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e URBAN RENEWAL AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING Councilors agreed that they wished to continue their support of the use of tax increment financing in appropriate circumstances. They discussed initiative proposals to require votes on individual projects and on plans or amendments or the incurring of any debt beyond two years. Some citizens appear to oppose tax increment financing and/or downtown development. Councilors expressed doubts about the future of urban renewal should either proposal receive voter approval and agreed to deliberate further at their Wednesday meeting. TRANSPORTATION Councilors supported Mr. Rutan's observation that it is time to begin exploring transportation systems that will be required for a built-out Eugene. They agreed on the need to discuss transportation issues with Lane Transit District and on the importance of developing community commitment to realistic transportation alternatives. Efficient circulation within the core area, rather than movement of people from suburbs into the core area, was determined to be the focus of the issue. Councilors supported including a bicycle component in road improvements (as specified in the Metro Plan). e Councilors concurred that they would like to explore systems that would offer incentives to downtown workers who use mass transit. CITIZEN RELATIONS Councilors reviewed the City's values statement and the council's relation- ship with the community. They discussed holding joint meetings with different boards and commissions, but recognized the need to balance the benefits of additional meetings against the problem of adding to their already heavy work load. Councilors agreed to retain citizen relations on their ongoing list of issues and to explore informal ways of meeting with community representatives. OTHER ISSUES Industrial development Councilors discussed industrial development during lunch. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 21, 1989 Page 4 Goals Session