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total cost and benefit to the community. He related that Laurel Hill residents were very nervous about this deal. He recalled presentation provided to the council in November, which had indicated that more public meetings would be held, but this had not happened. Regarding Mr. Dafoe's concern, he was uncertain how his situation would be mitigated once 100 houses were built in the area. He recommended the motion be brought back as a straight acquisition of the 77 acres for the park. Councilor Meisner said he was prepared to support the amendment based upon what he had heard. However, he felt many questions had been raised. Councilor Meisner, seconded by Councilor Poling, moved to postpone fur- ther discussion of the item until July 12. Councilor Nathanson asked if the delay would benefit or hurt the City in the property acquisition. Mr. Taylor replied that it did not make it better. He expressed his preference for the council to agree with the recommended negotiation. He felt holding the item delayed the acquisition. Councilor Nathanson asked staff to provide information on how this was affecting the assessed value. Councilor Bettman asked if there were other unwilling sellers. She noted that originally a 40-acre park was being sought, and now the proposal included 77 acres and the acquisition of Moon Mountain as well. She felt there should be a comparison to what other opportunities were available and also with the changed criteria. She wanted to know the cost of staff resources invested on this item to date, and how much more the cost was projected to be. Councilor Taylor asked what the property was currently worth. She also wondered why the City was not pursuing a purchase of 40 acres as had been originally planned. In response to a question from Councilor Kelly, Mayor Torrey recommended submitting questions via email. Councilor Pap~ expressed concern about the credibility of the City organization. He felt the City ~moved all over the map" in its decisions. Mr. Taylor responded that it was an important community decision and more information would benefit the decision process. Roll call vote; the motion to table passed, 6:2; Councilors Bettman and Solomon voting in opposition. Mayor Torrey called for a ten-minute break. The City Council reconvened at 9:10 p.m. 3. PUBLIC HEARING: 2004 Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Facilities Plan and 20-Year Project List Peter Ruffler, Public Works Wastewater Division director, noted that Metropolitan Wastewater Manage- ment Commission (MWMC) members were available to respond to questions. Mr. Ruffler explained that the MWMC was comprised of members representing the three jurisdictions. He MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 14, 2004 Page 10 Regular Meeting