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duty. He noted the accomplishments of veterans that had been ignored by reporters during a previous parade. He noted that suffering did not end when veterans came home. He stressed the importance of educating children about the cost of freedom. Allen Truesdale, 30630 Lone Pine Road, Junction City, said veterans had fought and made the country what it was today. He said that making veterans pay for police fees for their parade did not respect the freedoms won by the veterans of the United States for all of its citizens. Kitty Piercy, 1371 West 4th Avenue, representing the Commission on Children and Families, complimented the council for taking up the living wage issue. She raised concern that the council had extended the timeline for a living wage ordinance. Dennis Gilbert, 1875 Jefferson Street, representing the Eugene Springfield Solidarity Network, raised concern over extending the timeline for developing a living wage standard in the community. He urged passage of an effective standard by the time line set out in the August meeting. George Kramer, 538 Honeysuckle Street, complained about a property owned by the Antone family. He said there were holes in the roof of the property. He called for City action. He questioned how the City dealt with those kind of issues. He said he had contacted various councilors and City staff and had yet to receive an answer as to when the property could be condemned and the hazards removed. He noted that the City gave notice to properties with grass over ten inches tall and yet would not take action on a property with a roof that was falling down. Mayor Torrey called for council comments and questions. Councilor Farr noted that he expected an answer on why the time line for a living wage work session had been extended. Councilor Kelly indicated he had not had an answer from staff on when a building became unhabitable. Councilor Kelly said noone on the council felt that veterans had not done an outstanding job. He urged Mr. Urhausen not to denigrate others while he was complimenting veterans. Councilor Rayor said he had a sense of history, but said the council was an elected body. He expressed his satisfaction that George Kramer had come to the meeting that evening but noted that there were many other issues that the council had to deal with. Councilor Taylor thanked the veterans for a very moving presentation. She said no one on the council lacked respect for veterans. Councilor Taylor expressed a hope that the time line for a work session on a living wage ordinance would be shortened rather than extended. Councilor Taylor noted that she had heard about the Antone property for the entire six years she had been on the council. She acknowledged that the problem was more important than grass that was ten inches tall. MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 23, 2002 Page 2 Regular Meeting