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Sally Hahn, 2944 Tomahawk Court, stated that she was excited about the proposal to add branches to the Eugene library system. She described the way such a resource would prove valuable. Kappy Eaton, 1631 East 24th Avenue, stated that she represented the League of Women Voters of Lane County. She reviewed the work of her organization in evaluating the Eugene Library in 1956, 1987, and 1996. She said her organization enthusiastically endorsed the proposed local option levy and listed reasons for the support. Cindy Heidemann, 4437 Fox Hollow Road #1, described her experiences in using the Eugene Library. She said the City was ready to approve new and expanded library services. Eleanor Mulder, 2775 Emerald Street, stated that she was a member of the Mayor's Library Improvement Committee and she urged, on their behalf, that the proposed ordinance be placed before voters on the November ballot. She read a list of the members of the committee, said that most were present, and that all supported the proposed ordinance. Alice Parman, 2876 Kincaid Street, expressed appreciation for the support for a new library given by the City Council. She described her experience on the opening of a new children's room at the Denver Library. She said she supported a new library for Eugene because it was a place where everyone had the right to explore their own ideas. Merle Bottge, 1777 West 24th Avenue, stated that she represented the Foundation of the Eugene Public Library. She said that her organization was excited by the proposal under consideration and would support its passage. She said her organization would provide $50,000 as a supplement to the local option levy to support construction of the new library. Molly Stafford, 437 East 11th Avenue, stated that she was co-chair of Library Now!, a political action committee ready to promote voter support for the local option levy for library operations. She said she believed it was time to improve library services in Eugene and urged the council to place the proposed ordinance on the ballot. Karen Seidel, 1946 Villard Street, stated that she represented the Eugene Fortnightly Club, which had been instrumental in founding of the first circulating library and first public library in Eugene. She said her organization would support the proposed local option levy. Cynthia van Zelm, 2495 Washington Street, expressed appreciation to the Mayor's Library Improvement Committee for its work. She said improving and expanding library services in Eugene would be an investment in children, community, and the future. Misha Seymour, 1313 Lincoln Street #306, stated that he believed the Eugene Library should remain in its current building and that the facility be improved. He said he also believed that efforts should be concentrated on having branch libraries and on increasing the number of hours the library is open. He also said that electronic machines should not be used for checking out books from the library, that more than one toilet was needed in the library Men's Room, and that it was inappropriate to remodel a library meeting room into a room for access of the Internet. MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 27, 1998 Page 8 7:30 p.m.