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Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8"' Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
May 13, 2013
7:30 p.m.
Councilors Present: George Brown, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, George Poling, Mike Clark, Chris Pryor,
Claire Syrett, Greg Evans
Her Honor, Mayor Piercy, called the May 13, 2013, City Council meeting to order.
1. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Mayor Piercy recognized students from Camas Ridge School for their "Duck Tracks" historical
vignette project.
2. PUBLIC FORUM
David Mandelblatt, Downtown Neighbors Association, said MUPTE is beneficial, if used properly
Sherry Schaefers, supported MUPTE if it is used in balance, and for multi - family housing.
Tony Stirpe, expressed concern for pedestrian and bike safety, noting MUPTE could help downtown.
Martin Henner - supported MUPTE for development of owner- occupied cooperative housing.
Gary Rondeau - asked the council to contact state legislators requesting protection for bees.
Chief Swiftfoot - expressed frustration with the downtown exclusion zone.
Michael Gannon - provided a list of reasons why taxes should not be given away through MUPTE.
Sabra Marcroft - thanked the council for listening and for their kindness and generosity.
Michael Carrigan - thanked council for lifting the camping ban, finding places for people to sleep.
Kimberly Gladen - said downtown is looking better, which encourages people to come back.
Art Bowman - requested more information about the Internal Affairs investigation.
James Chastain - said Eugene needs its own homeless bill of rights to end harassment.
Joe Tyndall - questioned Police priorities and voiced his opinion on homeless issues.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
A Approval of City Council Minutes
B Approval of Tentative Working Agenda
C Ratification of the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) FY14
Regional Wastewater Program Budget and Capital Improvements Program
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to approve the
items on the Consent Calendar. PASSED 8:0.
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