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Members discussed the emphasis on the mall as a business center (6.2 on page 2). Mr. Rutan said the emphasis was not on business but was just to clarify the orginal language. e Members questioned 7.6 on page 2. They said it reflected on the City cleanup crews. Members thought 8.0 also reflected upon City services. Mr. Ball said it was a reflection that security was not good. Ms. Ehrman said she would like to discuss this on the 15th. Members asked for better language in item 11.2. They did not like the word "organized." Members discussed the section on Downtown Services and Markets. Ms. Wooten asked if they intended "Markets" or IIMarketing." Ms. Bascom asked that number 9 include 5th Avenue. Mr. Hansen asked economic restraint and cited recommendations that the mall not be too large. Staff agreed the 5th Avenue area did need landscaping. Members turned to the section Access, Circulation, and Parking. Under 3.4 members agreed an east-west bicycle route was needed and this item should be sent to the Bicycle Committee. Members discussed number 8--the opening of Willamette Street between 10th and 11th Avenues. Ms. Decker said both commissions have been strongly in favor of removing the structure on the corner of 10th and Willamette. The Downtown Commission favors opening. The Planning Commission favors evaluating the design alternatives. Both favor the use of a shuttle bus. Mr. Hansen said a turnout lane promotes danger. He suggested they consult Traffic Engineering. Ms. Wooten said the Downtown Commission recommendation included e opening Willamette from 8th to 11th. She anticipated extensive discussion. Ms. Ehrman suggested that under number 10, page 7, they encourage employers to help employees to use Lane Transit District. Members reviewed the section on Downtown Design. They asked staff to insert the word "overgrowth" under 3c. Under number 4, members asked staff for a report from Public Works about the safety of turnouts. Under number 7, Ms. Wooten asked for more information on the Mill Race Restora- tion. Under number 10, members agreed to add 5th Avenue to the Unified Landscape Pl an. There were no further comments on items in the document. Members reviewed the priorities. Mr. Rutan strongly suggested members bring the plan to the meeting on Monday. He and Mr. Schwartz will be available for questions and ex plana t ion s . Mr. Gleason said this was the first time the downtown core had been planned. Ms. Wooten asked staff to consider that the City expand the taxing district or form two taxing districts to pay for improvements in the 5th Street area. Mr. Hansen said many reports said downtown was too big. He as ked if th i s was in conflict. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council Dinner Session October 8, 1984 Page 2