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. -- - M I NUT E S EUGENE CITY COUNCIL April 10, 1978 Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Gus Keller, 7:30 p.m., April 10, 1978, in the Council Chamber, with the following Councilors present: D. W. Hamel, Ray Bradley, Tom Williams, Eric Haws, Jack Delay, Scott Lieuallen, Brian Obie, and Betty Smith. I. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Amendments to Systems Development Tax--Memo dated April 6, 1978, di stri buted. Previously considered by Council January 23 and March 15, 1978. Manager said the public hearing would focus on the amendments to the tax. Those changes include the following: To change the name from "charge" to "tax" which would allow collection of the tax without imposing a lien and also allow credit for general revenue sharing; to allow exemptions of certain geographical areas of the city, urban renewal area, and city-subsidized housing; to provide more flexible financing options; to provide for reduced street assessment for residential property along arterials; and to provide for an effective date. Mr. Obie asked for explanation of the philosophy behind the exempt areas and how particular geographical areas were designated. Manager replied basically the exempt areas were determined by reports from ERA, JHC, CDC, and the Planning Commission. The exemptions for older neighborhoods were designated to prevent any obstacle in redevelopment of these areas and to encourage density building of apartments, etc. He noted it would not result in loss of a great deal of revenue. New development would also be exempt in these areas. Mr. Hamel questioned the reduction of width of streets from 28 feet to 20 feet on arterials when the remainder of city residents have to pay for 28-foot streets. Manager replied this had to do with the use of arterials as through streets, and the fact that sometimes parking and bicycle lanes are banned. He noted heavily-trafficked streets were not conducive to residential living. Public hearing was opened. 4/10/78--1 2.28