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1. Willamette Street e Ms. Wooten requested an update of the current staff proposal for Willamette Street. She said information on overlays also was needed. Mr. Gleason said the first presentation on that item was scheduled for a two-hour work session on September 30. He said staff would respond to questions, and empirical evidence would be presented in response to council requests. J. Community Development Committee Mr. Miller said he had enjoyed serving on the Legislative Subcommittee. He also reported that the Community Development Committee and the Community Development Block Grant program were working in very creative ways. He said members were aware that funds might be short-lived, and they were working on proposals for the best use of funds. Mr. Miller said one current project was a loan program for target groups, such as minorities, and he said information about that project soon would be sent to the City Council. Mr. Miller said another concern expressed by the CDC involved access for persons with disabilities at the new airport facilities. He said the committee wanted to prevent a repeat of the lack of access in the play area of the recent Broadway improvement project. Mr. Rutan agreed to raise the issue at the Airport Commission. He said he thought the issue had been addressed, but he also would have plans reviewed by the Commission on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. e Ms. Bascom asked whether every development was required to be accessible to persons with disabilities. Ms. Schue said children's strollers were another concern, and the area did not allow access to lower levels, which were safer. Mr. Miller said a ramp on the Broadway play area would not be expensive. He said he saw a need for listening and rechecking to ensure access for all residents. Mr. Holmer said the National Council on Public Works had found that low-cost alternatives would allow access and he thought they should be sought, Mr. Miller added that Eugene was more accessible than many other communities, but simple projects should not be overlooked. K. Human Rights Mr. Miller said he thought the council should discuss examining human rights commissions to ensure that funds are well-spent. Mr. Holmer said he encouraged City and Lane County staff to work to address human rights problems jointly. Mr. Miller said representatives of Lane County were willing to participate in joint solutions, but the county did not have any funds available. Ms. Wooten requested that the item be placed on the agenda because she had received many calls about staff activities regarding a proposal for consolidation of commissions. Mayor Obi e sa i d staff was exploring joint efforts with the county. Ms. Wooten said she thought the commissions were e MINUTES--Eugene City Council Process Session September 21, 1987 Page 5