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 <br /> Federal regulations are in place for compounds and elements that negatively impact the general <br />public, such as leaded fuel and paint, DDT, etc. and the full impacts of coal should be regulated <br />locally in the same way. <br /> <br /> Communities around the nation are also facing budget issues and many are speaking out about the <br />economic impacts of not buying and supporting coal use and transport. Jobs can be created in other <br />industries that are healthier than coal transport. <br /> <br /> Concerns about trains blocking roads and intersections for long periods of time and delaying <br />emergency response vehicles. <br /> <br /> Concerns about coal dust impacts, global warming, danger to people living along the shipping paths. <br /> <br /> Some felt that new jobs, new opportunities, economic prosperity were at risk if this opportunity isn’t <br />accepted and they reiterated that transport can be accommodated safely. <br /> <br /> A need to find the balance between long term effects of coal use and transport and job opportunities. <br /> <br /> Concerns about the “collision of values where no one is wrong – and all things are important.” <br /> <br /> Concerns about quality of life vs. quality of livelihood and wanting to “do no harm.” <br /> <br /> Thanks to all the presenters and community members who attended – the information is good. <br /> <br /> More information is needed, more studies, more data. <br /> <br /> What things could cause harm in this opportunity? More discussion is needed. <br /> <br /> Several councilors said they want to support the south coast, a neighboring community, but many had <br />concerns about the risk to Eugene’s community and residents between the Coast and Eugene. <br /> <br /> Regarding the overall shipping items that go in and out of the Port of Coos Bay, coal is about seven <br />percent of the total products – that was not confirmed, but wasn’t denied either. <br /> <br /> Concerns about the 150+ rivers and bridges the coal trains would travel over. <br /> <br /> Derailing concerns, coal dust coating the rail lines, creating hazards to everyone. <br /> <br /> Building coal handling facilities is expensive. <br /> <br /> This is greed-driven by those who stand to make the biggest profits. <br /> <br /> Dangers to elderly, young, problems with asthma, bronchitis and other respiratory conditions. <br /> <br /> Public health is more important than almost anything else. <br /> <br /> This is a balancing act. <br /> <br />ADJOURN: <br /> The meeting adjourned at 7:05 pm. <br /> <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Michelle Mortensen <br />Deputy City Recorder <br />MINUTES – Eugene City Council October 8, 2012 Page 2 <br />Work Session <br /> <br />