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Phillip Kid, 4414 Inwood Street, raised concerns with the activities of activist groups in the City. He offered suggestions to the Police on how to deal with future incident. Erin McCluskie, of 34163 Del Monte Avenue, raised concerns with the police lack of response during the June 18, incident. Randy Prince, PO Box 927, raised concerns about the activist activities in the City on June 18. He supported the police actions during the incident and called for the activist groups to provide security measures within their own groups. Nathan Fenrick, 2900 Firwood Way, stated that his civil rights were violated by activists during the June 18 incident. He asked if the City was going to allow rule of disorder within its boundaries. Robin Tarranova denounced the property destruction that happened on June 18, but stated that most people in the march were nonviolent. He spoke against the pepper-spraying of a member of the peace keepers and wanted to know why the police were arresting people photographing the incident. Raymond Albano 1788 Cai Young Road, raised concerns with the incident on June 18. He said he felt threatened by the rocks thrown through the window of his business. He wanted a explanation of why the Eugene Police did not act sooner. Kevin Early, 2152 Carmel Road, urged councilors to reconsider the Sheldon Sports Complex. He raised concern for open spaces within the city. Nick Urhousen, 2858 Warren Street, raised concerns about the activists in the community and spoke against the violence on June 18. He wanted better protection of citizens by Eugene Police. Misha Seymor, 1313 Lincoln Street, spoke against what he called the h eartless behavior of the City Council. He called for the resignation of the Mayor and the entire City Council. Phil Weaver, 415 Madison, spoke in favor of the Eugene Peace Keepers. He stressed his desire to put a positive outlook on recent events. He noted that the Peace Keepers could not control the crowd and added that when he identified himself as a Peace Keeper he was promptly pepper sprayed by police. He apologized for the property damage that occurred. Chris Smith, 558 U Street, related how she and the passengers in her car were threatened by activists during the June 18 incident. She said that one of her passengers had to be hospitalized. Judith Cleveland 2590 Bowmont Drive stated her support for the Eugene Police Department but raised concerns about a lack of police protection. Randy Shadowalker spoke against police harassment of alternative press camera crews during the June 18 incident. He reported that he and his camera crew were arrested and held without being charged and the video tape footage of the incident was confiscated. He stated that he was press and had the same rights as mainstream media and asked Police Chief Jim Hill for his tape back. MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 21, 1999 Page 2 7:30 p.m.