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MINUTES Eugene City Council Council Chamber--City Hall January 24, 2000 7:30 p.m. COUNCILORS PRESENT: Jim Torrey, Scott Meisner, Nancy Nathanson, Pat Fart Bobby Lee, Gary Rayor, Betty Taylor, David Kelly, Gary Pap~. Mayor Torrey called the meeting of the Eugene City Council to order. I. PUBLIC FORUM Nick Urhausen, 2858 Warren Street, spoke against the removal of the Christmas tree from the Hult Center during the holiday season. He commented that the Christmas tree was not a Christian symbol and that removing it constituted cultural cleansing in the city. He concluded by asking the council who made the decisions in a democracy. Steve Mueller, 65 Lund Drive, submitted a written statement to the council regarding Rasor Park. He remarked that the "Cruise-In" that was held yearly in the River Road area had grown to be incompatible with Rasor Park. He called for a public input process on the park. Rotten, 2720 East 40th Avenue, thanked Mayor Torrey for the meeting on January 21, but raised concern over communication with the City. He stated his willingness to work with the Mayor. Jan Spencer, 1266 West 5th Street, spoke in favor of a resolution against the World Trade Organization (WT©). He said that he was planning to submit information on the effects of the WT© in the Willamette Valley. Robin Terranova, 2720 East 40th Avenue, raised concerns over the locking of the doors to the meeting room and the harassment of alternative media during the January 21 meeting with Mayor Torrey. Rob Handy, 455-1/2 River Road, spoke on the issue of endangered salmon runs. He said that it was an issue that affected all of Eugene. He noted that there were many wonderful parks in Eugene and that Rasor Park should be one of them. He urged the council to review the plans and support the restoration of Rasor Park. Mayor Torrey closed the Public Forum and called for questions/comments from the council. Councilor Meisner asked to be kept apprized of the restoration plan for Rasor Park from City staff. He noted that he had received a call from a Mr. White, asking that restoration work for the park be stalled to allow the Cruise-In to continue to be held at the park. MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 24, 2000 Page 1 7:30 p.m.