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<br />P.;WeighborhoOd Organizations ~~~ouncilman Murray call~d attention to a description
<br />of Eugene's policy wi th ,regard to neighborhood org~ni zations appearing in the
<br />March pUblication of Neighborhood Decentralization issued by the Center for
<br />Governmental Studies, Washington, D.C.
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<br />Q. Assessment Deferral, Economic Hardship - Councilwoman Beal asked the status J
<br />of the Committee to be appointed for studying the possibility of deferring assess-j
<br />ment collection and interest accrual on public improvements.' It waS understood I
<br />Mayor Anderson would appoint the corrunittee (see March 20 committee - re-commenda-
<br />tions, to be brought for committee consideration by Shirley Swenson, ,Finance
<br />Department).
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<br />R. Truck Routes - Councilwoman Beal asked if any report had been received from the
<br />State with regard to truck routes. Traffic Engineer'answered that the State
<br />Highway Commission 'had approved-keeping trucks oft 11th Avenue. Other requests
<br />~~re still t,q be considered by'__~he Commission. ,________,
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<br />S. 'Assessment Po1.icy for Street Improvements - Copies of revis'ed 'resolution which
<br />wO~ld change existing policy as it affects properties abutting substandard or ,
<br />un~mproved streets were distributed. At the conclusion of other business -it )
<br />~~~_~gree~_!~e ite~~~~~d be brought back when time would permit full discussion. ~
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<br />T.;Report, Commercial Activities o~ Downtown Mall -Councilman Keller reported on
<br />!meeting of Eugene Downtown Association which he and Councilwoman Beal attended as
<br />'representatives of the Council exploring the possibility of expanding commercial
<br />activities to the mall area. Copies of minutes of that meeting were previously
<br />:distributed to Council members. Mr. Keller reviewed the minutes and the recommenda-
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<br />:tions of the Mayor's Committee for MaJl Activities. He 'said the EDA was actively
<br />ipursuing a variety of activities for the mall area and for that reason would like
<br />:a "wait and see" attitude before stressing the expansion of commercial ventur~s
<br />:into the mall itself. He noted the one stropg recommendation, from the Mayor's
<br />icommit~ee was for the hiring of a mall manager, funded by room tax monies, to pro-
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<br />:mote and co~ord~nate mall act~_v~t~es.
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<br />icouncilwoman Beal was opposed to ~se of city funds for hiring a mall manager until
<br />~ there ,were monies available from lease of space on the mall. However, she fel ti
<br />!the City should go along with the EDA's program on a year. She especially wanted
<br />ito encourage their proposal for development of,a sidewalk cafe.
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<br />i Dave Hunt, director" and Ruth Miller, member ,Eugene Renewal Agency, commented on
<br />i the need for establishment of procedure for leasing commercial spaces in view of ,
<br />;public space which would become available upon construction of the transit facility
<br />;at 8th and Willamette. Council members agreed no action would be taken that would
<br />!preclude separate consideration of what could or could not take place on the mall~
<br />'HOl-leVer, it was fel t the EDA should be allowed to pursue their program - to search
<br />lout and promote more cultural and musical entertainment; create and maintain a
<br />seasonal display of flowers; insJ;all a central information booth; promote more
<br />,specia~ activities (art, boat, and fashion shows, recreational displa,:/s, athletic
<br />events, etc.); have occasional special sales for existing businesses; sidewalk
<br />lcafes; permanent or temporary year-round cover for those performing in the central
<br />iPlaza.
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<br />:In answer to Councilwoman Campbell, City Attorney said a response would be prepared
<br />Iwith regard to whether sidewalk cafes were prohibited by ordinance. Manager added
<br />/that: provision for service area in the mini-mall construction at lOth and Olive
<br />[was checked prior to design of that facility. The only problem likely to occur
<br />!would be if something was planned for a dedicated right-of-way which was not the
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<br />'In answer to Fred Webb, KUGN, Manager said it could be assumed that any commercial
<br />activities on the mall would require City approval.
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<br />Mayor Anderson concluded the discussion by referring to the EDA proposals for at-
<br />tracting more activities to the mall and the expectation of innovative ideas from
<br />ithat organization for making the central area one of cultural, recreational, and
<br />IPoTrl!"ercial activity. _' __.._,.._,__"_~
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<br />Planning Comrilission Report - March 12, 1974
<br />Planning Commission-recommended:
<br />1.- Rezoning from RA and C-2 to C-2 SR area west of Coburg Road north of Country
<br />, Club Road (Zellner Z 74-5)
<br />~ 2. S~gn District Boundary Change from Residential and Highway Oriented to
<br />{ H~ghway Oriented and Outlying Commercial on area west of cobutg Road north
<br />:,~..9fJ Count;.ry Club Road (Roaman SDBC 74-2)
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