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M I N U T E S Eugene City Council City Council Meeting Council Chamber—Eugene City Hall November 13, 2006 7:30 p.m. COUNCILORS PRESENT: Jennifer Solomon, Bonny Bettman, David Kelly, Andrea Ortiz, Gary Papé, Chris Pryor, Betty Taylor. COUNCILORS ABSENT: George Poling. Her Honor Mayor Kitty Piercy called the meeting of the Eugene City Council to order and welcomed everyone to the meeting. 1. CEREMONIAL MATTERS - Recognition of Sandy Shaffer Mayor Piercy said the League of Oregon Cities asked members to submit the names of people who had contributed to the health and well-being of their respective communities. City of Eugene representatives submitted the name of Recreation Manager Sandy Shaffer and Ms. Shaffer had been selected to be honored. Mayor Piercy read a certificate of appreciation from Governor Kulongoski. Ms. Shaffer received a round of applause. Mayor Piercy asked Ms. Shaffer to explain her position with the City. Ms. Shaffer stated that she was manager for the Sheldon and Amazon centers and that part of the award was due to an initiative taking place in the community from the Lane Coalition for Healthy and Active Youth. She accepted the award on behalf of herself and the coalition. Presentation by Friends of Eugene Public Library - Dale Crawford, President of Board of Directors of the Friends of Eugene Public Library, made the presentation in conjunction with the Friends board and the 300 volunteers who work with the Friends “all year long.” He presented a check for $100,000 to the City for the Public Library. Mayor Piercy thanked him and expressed appreciation for all of the work of the volunteers. The Friends of Eugene Public Library received a round of applause. 2. PUBLIC FORUM Mayor Piercy reviewed the rules of the Public Forum. MINUTES—Eugene City Council November 13, 2006 Page 1 Regular Meeting Formatted: Bullets and Numbering