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unrealistic. She recommended that skateboarders be governed by workable and enforceable codes that properly fit the environment. While it was true that the feet of skateboarders touched the ground, skateboarders traveled significantly faster than pedestrians but could not stop as fast or maneuver as efficiently as pedestrians. Skateboards were not designed to be on sidewalks due to the cracks in sidewalks. Adrian Eames, Beaverton, recommended that the council pass an ordinance that allowed people on skateboards to have the same rights and duties as bicyclists. He suggested that required that skateboards be outfitted to include visible white lighting on the front and red lighting on the rear of skateboards. He also recommended that the Eugene Police Department should maintain records of skateboard injuries and report annually to City Council. Mr. Eames recommended that the City also designate preferred skating routes. Brian Weaver, Ward 8, shared survey results that indicated many residents were confused about the outcome of Envision Eugene and a majority of residents supported expansion of the urban growth boundary. Mr. Weaver continued to oppose the West Eugene EmX extension and encouraged broader public involvement in the decision. He believed that LTD was misleading the public about shared lanes. He asked the council to ensure that LTD was clear in its responses to public questions. Bill Rodgers, Ward 8, expressed support for the proposed council resolution calling for a constitutional amendment to repeal the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United. He reviewed the history of court decisions in relationship to corporate free speech and reported that polls indicated that most Americans found the court's reasoning to be troubling and feared that the country was being lost to corporate influence. Cliff Gray, Ward 7, objected to the inclusion of labor unions in Resolution 5055. He said labor unions were not corporations but were entities composed of real people. He suggested that including unions was opportunist and distracted from the intent of the resolution. The resolution had to say the same thing across the country. He invited the council to "go right ahead" and consider that topic through another resolution. Mayor Piercy closed the Public Forum. She thanked those present for attending. She said that when the council had its last meeting the attorney recommended the language regarding unions because it mirrored the decision of Citizens United. She said that Councilor Alan Zelenka had asked the resolution be drafted to mirror the requests made by We the People of Eugene. Mayor Piercy called on the council for comments and questions. Ms. Ortiz requested an update on how the City handled Requests for Proposals so councilors could better explain City policy in response to constituent inquiries. Speaking to those advocating on behalf of skateboarders, she encouraged them to contact the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. MINUTES— Eugene City Council February 13, 2012 Page 5 Work Session