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Gary Pap~, 1110 Clinton Drive, expressed appreciation for the work of Councilor Nathanson in development of the recommendation of the Mayor's Parks and Open Space Committee. He said he was concerned that the recommendation did not include provision for maintenance of new parks, but said he believed tax increment and other resources could be tapped to meet the need. Larry Bute, Post Office Box 24031, discussed the use of park land to be acquired through the recommended bond levy as "village commons" areas, following the example of colonial New England residents. Jeff Miller, 2425 Lariat Meadows, expressed appreciation for the decision of the council to place a decision about a memorial on Skinner Butte on the November ballot, and for the work of the Mayor's Parks and Open Space Committee. He urged that the recommendation of the committee be approved. He said he also supported placing the recommendation related to external review of citizen complaints about police on the ballot. Lilla McDonald, 2805 Almaden Street, expressed appreciation that replacement of Amazon Pool was included in the recommendation of the Mayor's Parks and Open Space Committee. She said she hoped the replacement could be designed as an indoor/outdoor facility. Bob Josephson, 242 North 73rd Place, Springfield, stated that he was president of Kidsports. He expressed appreciation for the recommendation of the Mayor's Parks and Open Space Committee and described the work of his nonprofit organization to provide sports programs for youth of the community. He also described the importance of creating additional athletic fields for use in sporting activities. Bob Trickett, 2457 Agate Street, stated that he was vice president for programing of Kidsports. He described the need for increased and improved athletic field facilities and said that continued growth in the need was projected into the future. He explained values resulting from involvement in athletic programs. Dave King, 5007 Forsythia Street, Springfield, stated that he was chair of the board of directors of Kidsports. He described values resulting from participation in sports activities and the growth of involvement and need for additional facilities by his organization. Randy Pap~, 3693 North Shasta Loop, stated that he supported the recommendations of the Mayor's Parks and Open Space Committee as an advocate for youth. He said he had followed the work of the committee closely and commended the leadership of Councilor Nathanson. He said he believed the proposed bond measure would offer youth an opportunity "say yes" to opportunity and urged the council to support placing it on the November ballot. Determining that there were no other persons wishing to testify, Mayor Torrey closed the public hearing. Ms. Nathanson reviewed a letter to Mayor Torrey from School District 4J Interim Superintendent George Russell dated July 13, 1998, in which the district expressed appreciation for the efforts of the City to develop and improve recreational opportunities. She said the letter was intended to support placing the recommendations of the Mayor's Parks and Open Space Committee on the ballot. MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 13, 1998 Page 5 7:30 p.m.