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safety hazard. Mayor Torrey closed the Public Forum and called on the council for comments. Councilor Taylor apologized for the two-minute limit on Public Forum testimony. She reiterated her opposition to the privatization issue. She felt the evening's testimony to be very compelling. Regarding testimony on agricultural land, Councilor Taylor conveyed her firm belief that it should stay zoned for agricultural use, as that type of land was needed. Councilor Pap6 noted, with interest, the level of attention the privatization issue had brought to the foreground. He stated that when the City of Eugene had tried to raise interest in regionalizing the airport in order to gain more support from the surrounding area for it, no one stepped forward. He said the City paid from the General Fund into an Airport Marketing Fund. He suggested, given the level of interest in the airport, the creation of a special district be reinvestigated. He felt it unfair that the promotion of the airport should only fall on the backs of the taxpayers of Eugene. Councilor Bettman apologized for the shortened time for testimony. She added that this had been a part of council process rules adopted by a majority vote and it was important to adhere to the rules. She encour- aged all those who testified to submit their testimony via email to the council. She stressed that it would all be read. Councilor Bettman stated that the City paid a lot for the training of its fire and first responders. She believed that the public needed to be able to trust that, in the event of disaster, those would be the profes- sionals that would respond. She looked forward to the work session on the item. Councilor Bettman commented that there was inequity in how properties were brought or not brought into the UGB. She said she would address this further in the next discussion. Councilor Solomon indicated she would address Mr. Dafoe's concerns in the course of the Consent Calendar. Councilor Kelly thanked all of the people for testifying. He felt the testimony regarding privatization had made a number of compelling points. Councilor Kelly also thanked Mr. Dafoe. He felt Mr. Dafoe raised a legitimate concern and that people moving into a potential subdivision next to Mr. Dafoe's horse center could take offense at the odor. Councilor Meisner thanked all those who spoke about privatization of City services. He had been gratified that when he requested the work session on the policy issue, his colleagues had to hold it. He concurred with the remarks of Mr. Prozanski. He appreciated Ms. Walker's testimony regarding the more favorable financial picture of the airport that had been painted when the issue of creating a special district was raised. Mayor Torrey noted the work session on privatization of fire services was scheduled for June 23. MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 14, 2004 Page 6 Regular Meeting