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<br />- <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />framework for orderly growth. For example, the Metro Plan clearly identifies <br />land which is available for industrial development. The T-2000 Plan maps out a <br />strong arterial street system to serve new development. Our timeline for <br />construction of the West Eugene Sewer Trunk ensures that basic utilities will <br />be available when needed. Our long range plans offer savings for taxpayers too <br />by ensuring that needed public improvements will be provided in a timely and <br />cost-efficient manner. That is why it is essential that we pursue the implemen- <br />tation of our long-range plans in 1984, particularly the widening and extension <br />of 6th and 7th avenues to serve the West Eugene area. Failure to put our <br />long-range plans into action will weaken the structure of our economic develop- <br />ment program and lead to a more costly and less efficient public service system <br />for Eugene. <br /> <br />This metropolitan area still has some important planning issues to resolve in <br />the near future, particularly in Glenwood and River Road. The future of the <br />Glenwood area has been in question for years. The cities of Eugene and Spring- <br />field together with Lane County are undertaking a joint study to resolve that <br />issue. We need to determine who is the most logical entity to provide urban <br />services to Glenwood, so that development can proceed smoothly in the years <br />ahead. <br /> <br />River Road-Santa Clara is another area where urban services are now needed. How <br />and when those services are provided and how much they will cost is now being <br />addressed by an urban services plan under the guidance of a citizens advisory <br />committee. We, in the City of Eugene, need to be sensitive to the situation of <br />River Road-Santa Clara residents. We are willing to explore various solutions <br />for phasing in urban services. And we need to share information, so that there <br />are no questions about what is happening while these options are explored. <br /> <br />Before I close, lid like to briefly run down some other achievements from 1983 <br />which hold promise for 1984 as well: <br /> <br />First, the Eugene Celebration--what a show! It was an event to be proud <br />of, not only because thousands attended, but also because the people of <br />this community made it happen. We especially thank Eugene businesses for <br />generous support--we know it came at a time when the tills weren't full, <br />but you came through for Eugene, and we thank you! <br /> <br />1983 marked the fifth year of our Sister City relationship with Kakegawa, <br />Japan. The ties between our two communities grow stronger each year. We' <br />look forward to the visit of the next delegation, which will be led by <br />Mayor Shinmura, this summer. <br /> <br />Our crime statistics for 1983 also reflect a positive trend. Serious <br />crime incident reports decreased for the third consecutive year. Reported <br />serious crime in Eugene has not been lower since 1979. Our emergency <br />medical service--which is just two years old--was named the best in <br />the state by the Oregon EMT Association. I would also like to state that <br />in 1984 our entire public safety system will take a leap forward when we <br />combine our communications centers for police, fire, and emergency medical <br />services. We are continuing to plan for a 9-1-1 emergency phone service <br /> <br />MINUTES--Eugene City Council <br /> <br />January 9, 1983 <br /> <br />Page 4 <br />