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MINUTES Eugene City Council Council Chamber--City Hall November 8, 1999 7:30 p.m. COUNCILORS PRESENT: Scott Meisner, Nancy Nathanson, Gary Rayor, Betty Taylor, David Kelly, Gary PapS. COUNCILORS ABSENT: Pat Farr, Bobby Lee. Mayor James D. Torrey called the meeting of the Eugene City Council to order. 1.PUBLIC FORUM Mayor Torrey reviewed the rules of the Public Forum. Nick Urhausen, 2858 Warren Street, spoke against the council resolution against Hyundai. He opined that the City was discriminating against Koreans and that there was no representation for Koreans in the community. Misha Seymour, 1313 Lincoln Street, voiced his concern over comments that he heard Mayor Torrey had made regarding the June 18 incident. He was concerned that the Mayor was condoning vigilantism. Tom Slocum, 1950 Graham Drive, raised concern over the council resolution against Hyundai. He said that the council was "off base" and that Councilor Kelly's comments regarding what went on was a justification for poor politics. He asked for the council to give Hyundai a chance. He raised concern that Hyundai was condemned before the appeal process had taken place. Charles Biggs, 2405 Willakenzie Road, raised concern over the design of the new library and its inadequacies regarding bicycle parking. Keith Nastiuk, 551 Montara Way, challenged the council on the Hyundai resolution. He commented that there was no input from businesses in the city on the councils decision. He also commented that there were too few councilors making the decision. He raised concern over the possibility of hidden/personal agendas within the council. Mayor Torrey called for councilor response. Councilor Rayor asked for a written report on bicycle parking at the library. MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 8, 1999 Page 1 7:30 p.m.