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, .. -- -- - " MINUTES EUGENE CITY COUNCIL May 8, 1978 Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon was called to order by His Honor Mayor Gus Keller on May 8, 1978, at 7:30. p.m., in the Council Chamber, with the following Councilors present: D. W. Hamel, Ray Bradley, Tom Williams, Jack Delay, Scott Lieuallen, Brian Obie, and Betty Smith. Councilor Eric Haws was absent. I. Breakfast With President Carter Mayor Keller expressed delight to have been part of a small group to have had breakfast with President Jimmy Carter Friday, May 5, in Portland. He found it to be a very exciting and exhilarating experience. President Carter had indicated to Mayor Keller he had heard many fine things about the City of Eugene, and that he should be very proud to be Mayor of such a fine city. Mayor Keller said he was indeed honored to represent this city and its citizens. II. Introduction of Boyscout Troop No. 22 Mayor Keller recognized Scout Troop No. 22 from Bethesda lutheran, accom- panied by Scout Masters Bruce Lassen and David Dover. The group stood for recognition. III. Public Hearings' A.Whiteaker Refinement Plan Recommended by Planning Commission February 28, 1978, with a 5:2 vote. Dr. John MacKinnon, Jr., Vice Pre.sident of the Planning Commission, presented the Commission's recommendation for adoption of the Whiteaker Refinement Plan. He noted the refinement plan had come as a result of the city's commitment to revitalize the central area and to promote maintenance of housing close to the city center, and the need to obtain financing for rehabilitation of housing in the area. The refinement plan is the product of nearly two and one-half years of study, beginning in January 1976. The land-use characteristics in the Whiteaker community are among the most complex in the city. The complexity is illustrated by the identifi.cation of four subareas within Whiteaker: Blair, Sladden, 5/8/78--1 3Z0