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There being no further comments from the audience the public hearing was closed by Chairman Omlid. A short recess .was called. It ll. . In resuming the meeting, Chairman Omlid commented on three points . which he would like for us all to think about in planning for orderliness to provide for and, enhance the livability in the community. The first point mentioned was that with a plan the decisions by government and the public will be more dependable, thus help to promote economic development whi::h provides much needed opportunities for our own. people. Secondly, government will be able to plan ahead for income needs, thereby getting more efficient use of those tax dollars. The third point mentioned was that capital improvements and public needs will cost government less when provided on an orderly rather than a scattered unrelated basis; Chairman Omlid felt that the public opinion has been strong 'in favor of developing, an o:cdeTliness to the public and prlV'ate secto'l"deds'ions that can have a tremendous effect upon lives of people in our community. He urged, that an special interests will continllec~ob.e a part of the continuing process ina constructive manner and felt that this'would get the job done sooner and better for all interests for all people. The meeting was turned over to Mayor Courtright for ,closing..c.omments. Courtright stated that because of ' the legal problem ,involved in ,Spring- field City Council taking action on. this matter the Council will decide whether to adopt or not to adopt the 1990 Plan at ,its meeting on April 3. He stated that if the plan is adopted the general public will have an opportunity to add to the changes and revisions that are made. He expressed hope that citizens would continue to come forward to give elected officials help that they need. . Eugene City Council. President Fred Mohr commented in terms of what adoption of the plan might mean to the general public. He stated that by adopting this plan it would not mean that a law is being adopted. , The city has been guided since 1968 by a similar set of guidelines called Planning Guidelines for the City of Eugene. These guidelines are statements that were drawn up by a citizens' committee of how citizens think this city should be and state what we might be wanting to do as a community. From these guidelines the council will prepare laws that will express how this plan should be implemented. Hesti'essed that this is a continuing process and felt it was important for people to realize that we would not be adopting a binding law that cannot be changed, The law is subject to public testimony and public criticism at all points, e A motion was made by Councilman Teague to postpone taking any action at this hearing on this particular resolution to adopt the 1990 General Plan and that this item be placed on the agenda for consideration of theC,ity Council for this coming Monday -- March 27, 1972. He further stated that since there are only five members present, including one new member, that it would be best to wait until the regular Council meeting to take action on this matter. The motion was seconded by Jim Hershner. Councilman Hershner added that he had not been entirely clear.that the Council wa~~going to be voting ,on this matter at this hearing and felt that marly. of the other members felt that the purpose of the ,meeting was to take public testimony and act at a later time. Mr Bradshaw said that he would welcome any additional time to discuss (, items with members of the planning committee. Upon call for the question the motion carried unanimously. . Commissioner Hill said that since both of the cities postponed their decision to take action on this matter he felt the County Commissioners should do the same; He moved that this item be placed on the agenda for Wednesday, March 29,1972. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hayward. Mrs. Hayward commented. that .she .wasparticularly impxessecLahout...comments regarding the "imperfectability" of the plan. She ,suggested..that in order to comfort those of us who have disagreementwith.certain,parts of the plan whe would like .to remind them that ,the ,plan does provide' for the review aspect which would be able to,take into consideration the LCC and airport area. She also expressed her interest in the comments made by,Mr. Golden regarding controlling growth of the area. She stated, however} this is not an easy issue to come to grips with. ~ ....,....... U.Fc:l~.~a~ 1_ :r;:"qr.-:_the _9uestioIL..t..hfLilloti_Qn_ ~gl'J:'ie9. ~Dl3:ntmo1,1_~ly'! c 70 3/22/72