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MINUTES Eugene City Council City Council Chamber--City Hall April 20, 1998 7:30 p.m. COUNCILORS PRESENT: Pat Fart, Tim Laue, Bobby Lee, Scott Meisner, Nancy Nathanson, Laurie Swanson Gribskov, Betty Taylor, Ken Tollenaar. The Adjourned April 15, 1998, meeting of the Eugene City Council meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m.; Mayor Jim Torrey presiding. I. PUBLIC FORUM Mayor Torrey explained guidelines for participating in the Public Forum. Anne Teters, Post Office Box 11142, stated that humanity was the only life-form on earth that polluted the planet's air and water. She said the task of humanity was to live together in harmony with its environment. She proposed that sections of 4th Avenue and 10th Avenue be closed and turned into a community garden as a way to solve problems caused by automobiles. She suggested the plan could provide healthy benefits to the community, provide children places to play, and give residents an opportunity to live independent life-styles. She said she would report back to the council regarding her discussion of the proposal with those living in the area of the streets she suggested be closed. Lauren Heitzman, 3395 West 7th Avenue, stated that he was speaking on behalf of a group of citizens opposed to the closing of children's programs at the Petersen Barn Community Center. He described the need for such programs in the Bethel area of the City and the high level of participation in them. He urged the council to provide funding for their operation. Jim Lynch, 2350 North Terry Street #26, stated that he believed the closure of children's programs at the Petersen Barn Community Center was an example of the lack of support for the Bethel area of the City. He read a petition signed by 300 persons urging the council to make a commitment to public recreation and increase the services at the center. Mayor Torrey determined there was no one else present wishing to address the council and closed the Public Forum. Minutes--Eugene City Council April 20, 1998 Page 1 7:30 p.m.