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Mr. Fart pointed out that in some cases people were less prepared than other people to submit <br />public testimony, even though they were affected by the issue. They often operated businesses <br />and did not have time to submit testimony. He did not think the lack of testimony should <br />determine the vote. He asked why the council should not allow the use in the General Office <br />zone, particularly given the mayor's remarks about neighborhood radio stations. <br /> <br />Ms. Nathanson said it was important to solicit public comment, but she did not think the use in <br />question would generate a lot of traffic or public visits. The impact on the public seemed quite <br />negligible. <br /> <br />Mr. Meisner said that given the many zones such uses could locate in, he opposed the <br />amendment and the motion. <br /> <br />Mayor Torrey doubted whether the public could distinguish between a broadcast and recording <br />facility. He believed that a prohibition would impact the small radio station operators, not the large <br />operators. <br /> <br /> The vote on the amendment was a 4:4 tie, Mr. Rayor, Mr. Pap~, Mr. Fart, and <br /> Ms. Nathanson voting yes, and Mr. Kelly, Ms. Taylor, Ms. Bettman, and Mr. <br /> Meisner voting no. Mayor Torrey cast a vote in support of the motion and the <br /> motion passed on a 5:4 vote. <br /> <br /> The vote on the amended motion was a 4:4 tie, Mr. Rayor, Mr. Pap~, Mr. Fart, <br /> and Ms. Nathanson voting yes, Mr. Kelly, Ms. Taylor, Ms. Bettman, and Mr. <br /> Meisner voting no. Mayor Torrey cast a vote in support of the motion and the <br /> motion passed, 5:4. <br /> <br />MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 30, 2000 Page 10 <br /> Work Session <br /> <br /> <br />