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Bill MitchellMD, <br />, 3248 Crocker Road, said he was a general internal medical specialist who also <br />specialized in addiction medicine and currently worked in a methadone clinic. He addressed societal norms <br />changing over time, noting that in the past, people had a good time at athletic events, interacted with friends, <br />and went home. Now, he said, public intoxication was perfectly acceptable. The situation at Autzen <br />Stadium had gotten out-of-hand, sanctioning public displays of intoxication that allowed people to behave <br />poorly and place the blame on the fact that it was game day. The tolerance of public drunkenness occurred <br />because “we have to build up enthusiasm to support our team.” Tailgate parties continued to escalate, with <br />the exuberance of food and drink wrapped up in the guise of loosening people up or feeling good. The effect <br />of increased rowdiness, aggressiveness and offensive behavior was the visible result. He noted non-drinkers <br />were increasingly offended and going to fewer games. A new social norm emerged in which a minority of 10 <br />to 20 percent of the people dictated the conditions of behavior for the event. The idea of responsible public <br />drinking was an oxymoron, noting that it took only one drink to build a blood alcohol of 0.080 percent. By <br />legal definition, this was when one lost his or her sense of responsibility, and when those people in the <br />addiction world knew that judgment was lost, depriving people of the ability to make good decisions about <br />driving. Any effort to reverse the direction of societal norms would be wise planning. <br /> <br />Zachary Vishanoff <br />, Patterson Street, said that requiring people to give their address was a deterrent to <br />testifying for fear of retaliation to victims of police misconduct. He suggested that requiring addresses <br />should be optional. He found a report online by Amnesty International about the use of tasers and suggested <br />councilors read the report. He said the riparian greenway and fans at UO football games urinating in the <br />bushes did not mix. He asserted that downtown bars should be able to tailgate just as they do at Auzten <br />Stadium. <br /> <br />Mr. Zelenka expressed appreciation for those people who addressed tailgating issues and agreed there was a <br />problem with alcohol assumption at UO football games. He wanted to move the community forward in <br />looking at the problem and not merely give in to the problem. <br /> <br />Ms. Ortiz thanked everyone for sharing their opinions with the City Council and expressed her appreciation <br />for the work done by MADD in the community. <br /> <br /> <br />2. CONSENT CALENDAR <br />A. Approval of City Council Minutes <br />- January 10, 2007, Process Session <br />- January 22, 2007, Work Session <br />- January 22, 2007, City Council Meeting <br />B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda <br />C. Approval of City Council Goals for 2007-08 <br />D. Ratification of Intergovernmental Relations Committee Actions of January 30, 2007 <br />E. Adoption of Resolution 4904 Authorizing the Institution of Proceedings in Eminent Do- <br />main for the Acquisition of Property Interests for the legacy Wastewater Interceptor Im- <br />provement Project (City Job 4383) <br /> <br />Councilor Pryor, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved to approve the items on the Consent <br />Calendar. <br /> <br />Councilor Pryor pulled Item D. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />MINUTES—Eugene City Council February 26, 2007 Page 3 <br /> Regular Meeting <br />