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e In response to a question by Councilor Wooten regarding Item F on page 2 of . the Downtown Commission's revised recommendations, Mr. Rutan explained that Mr. Thwing had suggested wording to emphasize that the projects in the Downtown Design section of the plan were merely suggestions and that some may never be realized. Ms. Wooten felt that "suggested" was inappropriate, stating that as an adopted plan it would be the desire of the City to accomplish those projects. Mr. Thwing said he viewed that section of the plan as ideas. He said the wording of the section introduction had been changed from project which IIcouldll be implemented to IIshouldll be implemented. He stressed that the language must be clarified whether the projects were ideas or part of a house plan to be implemented. Mr. Thwing said his language was an attempt to clarify that the projects were suggestive in nature rather than goals. Ms. Wooten disagreed with this view. Mr. Thwing said the Downtown Commission language had changed the emphasis on the projects away from their original conceptual basis. Ms. Wooten said she did not want to imply any further weakening of the City's de'sire to accomplish those projets. Mr. Obie asked staff to present alternatives for the projects at the public hearing. Referring to Item 12 on page 3 of the Revisions and Errata, Councilor Ehrman said that several issues had addressed the issue of safety. She asked if any specific suggestions had been discussed on this issue. Ms. Bennett said the Downtown Commission felt that security and cleanup measures were important because they signaled the importance of those issues to developers. She stressed that security in the downtown was important and that the City must take an active approach to that issue. Councilor Obie stated that a Neighbor- e hood Watch program for the downtown area was being investigated. In response to a question by Councilor Ehrman regarding Item 1 on page 5 of the Revisions and Errata, Mr. Neustadter said the proposed amendment to Policy 2.0 was addressing changing streets to two-way traffic to improve circulation. He said the Downtown Commission had not addressed the issue of mass transit other than the suggestion of a shuttle bus. Councilor Ehrman said both commissions apparently had strong feelings regarding the overhang on 10th Avenue at Willamette. She asked if the turnout as proposed would be needed if the overhang were removed. Mr. Neustadter said the suggested turnout resulted from the discussion of the athletic club. He said the Downtown Commission felt that the access was needed for the athletic club to be successful. Councilor Ehrman left the meeting at this time. Mr. Schwartz said the Downtown Commission concurred with the majority of the recommended changes made by the Planning Commission. He said it was the desire of the commission to come to the City Council with a spirit of consensus in order to facilitate the plan. Referring to the Implementation Priorities, Councilor Wooten said she realized that the council will later decide on the projects to be implemented, but she asked that some sense of cost or scheduling be presented. Ms. Decker responded that staff will present that information at the public hearing. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council, Planning Commission, Downtown Commission October 15, 1984 Page 4