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sentence in paragraph 6 be modified to read (struck text deleted, italicized text added): "Ms. Nathanson commented that grocery stores appeared to have eftemhad wider parking spaces." Councilor Meisner asked that the second sentence in paragraph 4 on page 8 of the minutes of the September 27, 2000, work session be revised to read (italicized text added): "He stressed that relying solely and indefinitely on property taxes would not be in the best interests of the City and that alternate revenue sources must be considered for implementation." The motion passed unanimously, 8:0. IV. PUBLIC HEARING AND POSSIBLE ACTION: An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of the Street Right-of-way Located South of 40th Avenue, West of Willamette Street City Manager Johnson noted that the council could take action on the item that evening if it desired to do so. In response to a question from Councilor Rayor regarding a balance due of $1,803.64 and where the balance due came from, Kevin Young of the Planning and Development Department said that the assessment was paid as of 4 p.m. that day. In response to a question from Councilor Rayor regarding the collection of assessments before staff received City Council direction, Mr. Young said that it was his understanding that it was the accepted practice. Jerry Jacobson of the Planning and Development Department indicated it had been City practice for years. He said that people applying for street vacations or land use permits seemed to be in a hurry and the process used seemed the best way to expedite things. He added that if the council did not pass the proposed ordinance then the money could be refunded. Mayor Torrey opened the public hearing. John C. Sihler, 4235 Brae Burn Drive, expressed a desire to see a two-week delay in the implementation of the ordinance because the cemetery had not had a chance to complete its deeds and property line adjustment procedures. He said that he was one of the 14 property owners cooperating in the vacation and added that the system was working and everyone would be happy if the implementation of the ordinance did not take place until November 27. He commended Kevin Young for his exemplary staff work. Kevin Matthews, 31728 Owl Road, suggested a future strategy for street vacations which was trading street right-of-ways for conservation easements. He said that the idea would be a cost- free way to maintain environmental values in the City. Mayor Torrey closed the public hearing and called for council questions/comments. In response to a question from Councilor Kelly regarding the implementation of the ordinance and the process of passing the ordinance that evening, City Attorney Glen Klein noted that, if action were taken that evening, neither the ordinance nor the street vacation would take effect for 30 days and would thus give the time requested by Mr. Sihler. MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 13, 2000 Page 7 Regular Meeting