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G. Expansion of Mahlon Sweet Airport e Mr. Rutan said passage of the General Obligation Bond ballot measure on March 31 will enable the community to be proud of its new airport facility which will be outstanding. He said all the councilors and many others participated in the team effort to finance the expansion. Mr. Rutan said the council has a responsibility to maintain the commitments made to the communi ty duri ng the campaign. He said he hopes the City will ' achieve even more than promised. He thanked Joe Richards and Phyllis Loobey who headed the Citizens Political Action Committee. Later in the meeting, Mayor Obie said the passage of the airport bond measure is an example of the council's and staffls dedication to purpose and willingness to do difficult things. He said he appreciates the work and it results in benefits for the whole community. He said the community expressed its confidence in the council by approving the bonds. H. Ferry Street Bridge Mr. Rutan said the community should feel good about the Federal funding for initial design work for improvements to the Ferry Street Bridge obtained by the congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. He said Mr. Holmer suggested that plans begin now even though construction will not be begin for several yea rs. e I. Council Meeting on April 13, 1987 Ms. Wooten said she will not be able to attend the council meeting on April 13, 1987. J. Partnership of City Council and Community Mr. Miller said he appreciates the partnership, and the leadership that has led to it, that the council and the community have developed. He said the partnership will result in benefits for the community. He said the airport expansion and the widening of 6th and 7th avenues are examples of cooperation. K. Laurel Hill Valley Issues Mr. Bennett said he met recently with people in the Laurel Hill Valley to discuss land use and planning issues. He said he appreciates the cooperation he received from them, from Planning Director Susan Brody, and from Public Works Director Christine Andersen. II. REPORT FROM NORTHWEST CULTURAL INFORMATION ASSOCIATES Ms. Bascom introduced Jeremiah O'Brien, Publisher of Front Row, a regional arts magazine. Mr. O'Brien introduced John Alvord, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Northwest Cultural Information Associates. Mr. Alvord said the mission of Northwest Cultural Information Associates is to inform and e MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 8, 1987 Page 4