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was recently informed by City officials that the fields are now too wet to play on. Mr. Mann stated that the Bond Sports Complex has 20 softball tournaments scheduled this summer. Noting that the City League closed its recruitment period last week, Mr. Mann said Bond players have no other opportunities for team play. Start Kerr, 1951 Holly Street, expressed support for keeping Bond Sports Complex open for one more year. Kristal Martin, 2333 West Irwin Drive, expressed support for keeping Bond Sports Complex open for one more year. She stated that the field has improved dramatically in the past year under the management of Mr. Mann, and with the assistance of numerous volunteers. She stated that closing the complex is akin to erasing the enormous amount of work completed by volunteers. Cierra Mann, 2247 North 10th Street, Springfield, expressed support for keeping Bond Sports Complex open for one more year. She said the past 10 years of playing softball on the fields have left her with good memories. Anna McLennan, 782 West "M" Street, Springfield, stated that Bond Sports Complex has improved considerably under the management of Mr. Mann. Noting that the complex, because it is local, has allowed her parents to attend her softball tournaments, Ms. McLennan urged the council to keep Bond Sports Complex open. Bill Rogers, 3875 Gilham Road, identified himself as a representative of the American Cancer Society. Mr. Rogers stated that the American Cancer Society, which raised $16,000 this year, would like to host a softball tournament this summer for the purpose of raising funds. He urged the council to keep the complex open one more year. Todd Mann, 2247 North 10th Street, Springfield, stated that he both played and worked on the Bond Sports Complex fields. He urged Council to keep the fields open for one more year. Michael Coyote Connelly, 2625 West 22nd Avenue, stated that he has played softball on the Bond Sports Complex fields since it opened. Mr. Connelly explained that he elects not to play on City League teams because the type of softball played at the Bond Sports Complex is "real" softball. He said it is less controlled and "sterile" than City League softball. Noting that softball is a way of life for him, Mr. Connelly urged the council to keep the complex open. Jay Zink, 177 East Anchor Street, stated that he has played softball at the Bond Sports Complex for the past 14 years. He said the condition of the fields has improved dramatically under the management of Mr. Mann. Noting the number of tournaments scheduled for this summer, Mr. Zink asked that the fields remain open for another year. Bill Richie, 310 Pitney Lane #30, said he was speaking on behalf of two men's softball leagues and his own co-ed team. Noting that he chose Bond Sports Complex over all other leagues and groups with which he might play, Mr. Richie urged the council to keep the complex open. Diane Mann, 2247 North 10th Street, Springfield, said she does not understand the politics involved in the closure of the Bond Sports Complex fields. She said she does not understand why the City would eliminate needed softball fields to construct an additional airport runway that MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 12, 1999 Page 2 7:30 p.m.