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Councilor Kelly submitted written minutes adjustments into the record. Councilor Farr pulled item C. Councilor Nathanson said she was unable to submit her minutes adjustment to the council in writing. She suggested an adjustment to the minutes of June 26, packet page 96. She suggested adding the words "... and not, at least, somewhat political." Roll call vote; the remaining items on the Consent Calendar passed unanimously. Regarding Item C, Councilor Farr read a list of projects that some of the Community Development Block Grant funding had aided. He cited projects by American Red Cross, Birth to Three, Buckley House, Catholic Community Services, Centro LatinoAmericano, and the Child Advocacy Center. Roll call vote; item C passed unanimously. III.PUBLIC HEARING AND POSSIBLE ACTION: An Ordinance Concerning Acts Prohibited at Night and Amending Section 4.680 of the Eugene Code, 1971 City Manager Carlson said that at the work session held on the item Councilor Meisner had asked to "level the playing field by allowing other modes of transportation be treated equally in the ordinance." He said that staff had chosen to restrict that level playing field to within the public right-of-way. He said that would not include bike paths or sidewalks in parks. He said that allowing access on bike paths or sidewalks meant that a park had essentially been opened. In response to a question from Councilor Bettman regarding how the ordinance would affect events, City Manager Carlson said it would be up to the City Council to allow a later closing time for a park. City Attorney Glenn Klein added that the council could take action to exempt a special event from the ordinance. Mayor Torrey opened the public hearing. Andy Peara, 410 East 34th Avenue, spoke for Nearby Nature and other organizations that served as park hosts. He supported the interpretation that allowed for park host contracts to be served in parks. Seeing no on else wishing to speak, Mayor Torrey closed the public hearing. Councilor Meisner raised concern that the ordinance would prohibit cyclists and runners who chose not to be on the street. He stressed that the City urged the use of alternative modes of transportation and said that the ordinance would inhibit that movement. He said he would propose an amendment when the time for action had arrived. Councilor Fart reiterated Councilor Meisner's concerns. He said he would be in favor of Councilor Meisner's amendment. MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 12, 2002 Page 5 Regular Meeting