CC Minutes - 09/23/98 Work Session

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D. Peddler's Express Ms. Taylor asked staffto consider using the courier services of Peddler's Express, which is consistent with the council's transportation goals. Mr. Johnson indicated that the service was already used by the City whenever possible. E. Community Cable Television Ms. Taylor said she hoped the council will approve the request from Community Cable Television which was recently distributed to counselors. F. Sister City Program Ms. Swanson Gribskov indicated that the City's delegation to Eugene's sister city of Irkutsk, Russia, was canceled due to the current turmoil in that part of the world. She noted that this is the 10th anniversary of the City's sister city relationship with Irkutsk. Mr. Lee said he wished the council would revisit the issue of funding for the Sister Cities Program. He noted that he and the Mayor entertained a delegation from Eugene's sister city in Korea last week. G. Ascot Park Work Party Ms. Swanson Gribskov thanked the US Marines and the Church of the Latter Day Saints for their work party at Ascot Park. H. Wetlands Funding Ms. Swanson Gribskov announced a $500,000 appropriation from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to fund the City's Wetlands Plan. II. Planning and Development Department (PDD) Director Candidates Social Mr. Johnson reminded the council of the social reception that evening for the PDD Director candidates, noting the event was moved from the Hilton Hotel mezzanine to the 12th floor reception area. J. West University Area Alleys Mr. Lee said he has asked staff to arrange for meetings of interested parties to address development of alleys in the west university area. K. Youth Summer Program Report MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 23, 1998 Page 2 11:30 a.m.