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<br />Councilor Bettman surmised that they could build “one of those Marriott residence halls” and qualify for the <br />tax exemption. Mr. Weinman responded that he did not know what was meant by a “Marriott residence <br />hall.” He said a hotel in a franchised chain would not qualify for the MUPTE because it was a hotel. <br /> <br />Councilor Bettman asked if the MUPTE would also exclude an emergency shelter built by ShelterCare. Mr. <br />Weinman confirmed that it would not be eligible for the MUPTE because it was temporary housing. <br /> <br />Councilor Bettman commented that people who needed shelter could not get shelter and the people who did <br />not need it could. Mr. Weinman clarified that an emergency shelter, such as the example given, qualified for <br />a permanent tax exemption under another provision and would qualify for it anywhere in the City. <br /> <br />Councilor Bettman was still concerned that the definition of transient accommodations was unclear. City <br />Attorney Emily Jerome stated that the term was defined by the Oregon Revised Statute and was a common <br />term. She was not concerned that it would not be clear. <br /> <br />Councilor Zelenka supported the expansion of the MUPTE into the Trainsong neighborhood, but he could <br />not support the ordinance because it allowed the MUPTE to still be utilized in the West University <br />neighborhood. He believed student housing would be built in that neighborhood whether the MUPTE was <br />available or not. <br /> <br />Roll call vote; the motion passed, 5:3; councilors Zelenka, Taylor, and Bettman voting in <br />opposition. <br /> <br />The meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Beth Forrest <br />City Recorder <br /> <br />(Recorded by Ruth Atcherson) <br />MINUTES—Eugene City Council November 24, 2008 Page 9 <br /> Regular Meeting <br />