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MINUTES Eugene City Council Regular Meeting McNutt Room, City Hall April 23, 2001 8p.m. COUNCILORS PRESENT: Betty Taylor, David Kelly, Nancy Nathanson, Scott Meisner, Gary Rayor, Gary PapS, Bonny Bettman, Par Farr. CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor James D. Torrey called the meeting to order. 1. PUBLIC FORUM Mayor Torrey reviewed the rules of the Public Forum. Cai Hoover, 2809 Sheridan Avenue, North Bend, discussed correspondence he had sent the council regarding motorized scooters. Such scooters were being widely marketed and would soon be appearing on city streets whether or not regulations were in place. Mr. Hoover felt the vehicles should be regulated, noting the State legislature had taken up the matter in the form of a Senate bill that had already passed and was being considered in the House. He believed the legislation would pass and become law. He reviewed the basic components of the legislation, which defined motorized scooters to include electrically assisted vehicles which he and his wife hoped to build and sell. He asked the council to consider an appropriate regulatory framework for such vehicles. Mike Clark, 2754 Cheryl Street, president of the Active 20/30 Club, requested the council's approval of the extension of Alton Baker Park hours. He said that the club had provided information to the council about the proposed change in venue. He provided additional information about the cost of using the fairgrounds, which would cause the club to lose money on the event. Having the event at the park would raise an additional $10,000 to $12,000 for charity. Mr. Clark said that other previous locations for the event were no longer available. The organization was requesting the park hours extension; without the extension, the event will be canceled. He noted the presence of past 20/30 event chairs and Fire staff, and invited council questions. Steven Leppanen, 280 Conestoga Way, objected to paid parking in the downtown area. He said that paid parking was a form of aversion therapy for residents. He questioned whether the cost of parking enforcement was worth it. Mr. Leppanen said that while residents might have to pay higher prices at establishments that did not charge for parking, at least they went to those establishments. He did not see the benefits of the parking program. Addressing Mr. Clark's remarks, Councilor Farr expressed appreciation at the mode of presentation to the council and thanked the organization's representatives. MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 23, 2001 Page 1 Regular Meeting