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Mr. Klein clarified that the motion as amended referred to a revised version of the WBAC recommendations <br />distributed by Mr. Zelenka at the meeting. <br /> <br />Mr. Zelenka reviewed his amendments to the WBAC recommendations and explained that his intent was to <br />clarify roles and responsibilities of the City and developers throughout the document, strengthen language by <br />using the word "shall" instead of "should" and assure that the City had maximum flexibility to negotiate the <br />agreement. <br /> <br />Ms. Piercy thanked Mr. Zelenka for adding an option for a "pocket park" and requiring an analysis of the <br />historic significance of certain buildings. <br /> <br />Ms. Taylor stated it was premature to be discussing any details before the election. <br /> <br />Ms. Taylor, seconded by Ms. Bettman, moved to postpone discussion of the rec- <br />ommendations until after the election. <br /> <br />Ms. Bettman remarked that the process was creating the illusion that pitfalls of the West Broadway project <br />would be alleviated. She was concerned that the City was using resources to advocate for a ballot measure <br />and pointed out that the city manager had postponed discussion of the transportation funding issue. <br /> <br />The motion failed, 2:6; Ms. Taylor and Ms. Bettman voting in favor. <br /> <br />Mr. Pryor expressed appreciation for Mr. Zelenka's clarification of the recommendations. He emphasized <br />that the preferred mix of uses would maintain flexibility in the negotiations. He stressed the importance of <br />recognizing that the City's relationship with the developers was a partnership and not an employer/employee <br />arrangement; both sides would be making a significant investment in the project. He would support the <br />amended motion. <br /> <br />Ms. Bettman asked if any of the recommendations ruled out the possibility that the development would have <br />a 50,000 square foot grocery store, a $16 million parking structure or displace local businesses or ensure <br />relocation of those businesses. Mr. Klein replied that that proposals must be as consistent as possible with <br /> <br /> <br />MINUTES—Eugene City Council September 24, 2007 Page 8 <br /> Work Session <br /> <br />