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Eugene Drix <br />, 307-1/2 High Street, said he loved being in Eugene and being at council meetings. He <br />expressed appreciation for the work of the council. Drix also expressed appreciation for the recent <br />University of Oregon (UO) graduation ceremony and the efforts that went into making each graduate. <br />Drix noted the UO’s nanotechnology research efforts. He also enjoyed the recent Butte to Butte Race. <br />Speaking of the future, Drix suggested it would include new tools, new traditions, new talismans, and <br />new toys to help people meet future challenges. He encouraged people to rethink the obvious and said <br />money was not the key to anything. He believed that more was not always more, democracy was not <br />passive, volunteering was not obvious, ideas that were not yours were not wrong, and Drix was not just <br />for kids, he was just a fun part of Eugene. <br /> <br />James Baptiste <br />, a California resident who sometimes lived in Eugene, was proud to be present at the first <br />meeting at which the council recited the Pledge of Allegiance and commended those who did so, although <br />he observed that Councilor Brown had declined to participate. He did not know why and suggested that <br />Councilor Brown needed to answer that for himself and for his constituents. He thought the pledge was <br />important and while he did not object if Councilor Brown did not want to participate, he hoped he would <br />reconsider. <br /> <br />Mayor Piercy closed the Public Forum. She thanked Mr. Drix for his spirit and for his support of her <br />during the Butte to Butte Race. <br /> <br />Councilor Ortiz expressed her appreciation for the testimony offered during the Public Forum. She <br />understood that some were challenged by the council’s decisions but expressed her hope that residents <br />could be respectful of all councilors’ choices, which were based on their personal convictions and values. <br />Councilor Ortiz believed the council’s decision to institute the pledge was a step in the right direction and <br />she looked forward to welcoming other organizations to join with the council when the pledge was <br />recited. <br /> <br /> <br />3. CONSENT CALENDAR <br />A. Approval of City Council Minutes <br /> <br />- May 25, 2011, Work Session <br />- May 26, 2011, Joint Elected Officials <br /> B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda <br /> <br />Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Brown, moved to adopt the Consent Calendar. <br />Roll call vote: The motion passed unanimously, 8:0. <br /> <br />Mayor Piercy adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Beth Forrest <br />City Recorder <br /> <br /> <br />(Recorded by Kimberly Young) <br /> <br /> <br />MINUTES—Eugene City Council July 11, 2011 Page 3 <br /> Regular Meeting <br />