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e e e Mr. Bennett asked whether economic working papers concerning industrial/commercial lands would address competitive marketing. Ms. Brody said that would be addressed. Mr. Holmer asked about recent comments from Lane County Commissioner Jerry Rust. Ms. Brody said Mr. Rust had expressed concern about unbalanced representation on the natural resource committee, in favor of economic development interests. She said reappointments would slow the process, and she understood Mr. Rust's concern, but she did not think it was serious enough to halt the process. Mr. Holmer said the issue had been referred to the Metropolitan Policy Committee and might come up again. Ms. Bascom suggested coordinating with Springfield and Eugene for exploration of a restaurant tax and a real estate transfer tax. Mr. Gleason said a finance coordinating committee operated through the Metropolitan Policy Committee, and MPC had decided to continue sharing information but not to coordinate policy decisions. Ms. Bascom suggested having a design committee address the EWEB plaza project. Ms. Brody said the Planning and PARCS departments were coordinating that, and Mr. Croteau said a final proposal was expected soon. Mayor Obie expressed concern about safety around shrubbery and plantings along jogging paths. He suggested considering the idea of a plaque with a map of jogging paths and directions to the river from 5th Avenue. Ms. Brody said the Historic Review Board was working on a commemorative plaque for the Mill and Elevator Building, and Mr. Croteau said a briefing would be provided. Mr. Vanlandingham said he had voted with the majority of the Planning Commission to recommend opening Willamette Street to traffic. He said both the minority and the majority had felt the necessity of forming a design review committee and of presenting a specific design to the public if the proposal was to succeed. He added that the delay was felt to be essential to the success of the project. Mr. Rutan said the council had wanted to avoid a debate over design, but he also thought it may have erred in being too vague. He said the ballot measure had been intended as a short, non-specific description, but later discussions had suggested adding more definition. Mr. Gleason said the council would address the issue next week. Ms. Bascom asked about 19th and Agate. Ms. Brody said the Planning Commission would be acting on the report. Mr. Bennett said he continued to receive calls about traffic around Condon School. Ms. Decker said the alley might be paved or barricaded except for service deliveries. She said the University of Oregon scheduled events and managed the building, and she recommended that complaints be directed to the Center for Advanced Technology and Education. Mayor Obie expressed agreement with Ms. Anderson's concern about the importance of long-range planning. He also said he was depending on the MINUTES--Joint City Council/Planning Commission Work Session May 9, 1988 Page 5