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e L. Private Sector Representation Mr. Bennett said representatives from the private and public sector have been working to get stronger private sector representation downtown. He said he has received a positive response from business owners interested in forming a broad-based organization. The rationale behind such an organization is that, in general, business owners have a long-term interest in the commercial success of the downtown area. He said it is important to keep in mind that several building owners also own retail businesses. Mr. Bennett said the organization as projected will have strong retail representation and an aggressive retail component. He said the desire is not to attempt to duplicate past efforts but to boost retail activity. He said a draft organization format has been sent to private sector representatives in the Downtown Development District. He said he is hoping to receive comments back in the next 30 to 45 days. After that, a public meeting will be scheduled to gather input about the draft format. Mr. Bennett added he thinks area retailers are in a position to raise money that would be distributed according to the new organization's board of directors. e Mr. Holmer asked about the history of the former downtown organization. He said he is pleased with what Mr. Bennett is pursuing. Mr. Bennett said the Eugene Downtown Association has been effective on certain issues. However, he said the association's scope is narrower than what will be represented by the current proposal. M. Cruising Ordinance Mr. Miller asked if the City has adequate penalties for litter, noise pollution, and alcohol abuse to handle the apparent resurgence of cruisers along the Willamette Street "gut.1I Mr. Gleason said he will prepare a staff report on the current fines for those problems. Ms. Schue said she was awoken at 1 a.m. the previous Saturday morning by an individual angry over having a beer bottle thrown at him by cruisers. Mr. Holmer said he received a telephone call at 11:30 p.m. Friday from someone complaining about cruisers. Ms. Wooten said she supports addressing the crulslng ordinance issue once again if cruisers do not change their behavior. Mr. Miller said the biggest problem with the proposed ordinance is its two-trip limitation. Ms. Ehrman suggested that councilors participate on a police ride-along. Ms. Schue added that councilors should drive the gut themselves. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council March 7, 1988 Page 14