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e e e In response to a question by Mr. Holmer on construction during the summer season, Mr. Genasci explained that the actual construction period would be approximately six weeks, the trees for the project to be planted during the spring of 1985. He expected that any interference with the summer activities on the mall would be limited. In response to a question on communication with the developers, Mr. Genasci said that both commission members and staff met with the developers, the developers stating that they preferred that the commission not undertake the project at the present time. Mr. Genasci stated that he would have given the same answer were he the architect for the devel- opers to retain all possible options. However, he said the Downtown Commission wished to complete the mall and that the interruption caused by the project would be small. Responding to a related question, Mr. Genasci stated that he had not spoken directly to the developers, but he felt that the feelings of the developers were not particularly strong in opposition to the project. The public hearing was opened. There being no testimony presented, the public hearing was closed. Res. No. 903--A resolution of the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Eugene approving the 8th and Willamette area improvement project and authorizing project costs. Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to adopt, as the Urban Renewal Agency, the resolution. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, 6:0. At 8:05 p.m., Mayor Keller adjourned the meeting of the Eugene Renewal Agency and reconvened the meeting of the Eugene City Council. C. Ordinance Concerning Process for Appointment of City Councilors (memo, ordinance distributed) City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. City Attorney Tim Sercombe presented the staff report, stating that the ordinance was the result of a staff recommendation. He explained that the draft ordinance was basically the same as distributed several weeks before, reviewing the changes as listed in the memorandum from the City Manager and the City Attorney to the City Council. He stressed that the only legal parameter was that the appointment by the council to fill a vacancy must take place after the vacancy occurred; therefore, no appointments could be made in advance of a vacancy. Mr. Sercombe stated that some changes had been made to shorten the appointment process based on comments received by staff from several councilors with regard to the May 14 draft. He then reviewed the changes as suggested by the council but not included in the draft ordinance, the suggestions referring to beginning the selection process prior to the effective date of a vacancy and bypassing the selection process in the event of an election. He stated that these changes could be included in the ordinance by amending the motion as listed in the memorandum. He stated that two other suggestions discussed were the council enacting its own application form for the vacancy and the deletion of subparagraphs (2) and (4) of the draft ordinance. MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 29, 1984 Page 4