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, . e e - ~ plant. This has been successful. There is a booklet of the tour available. One-fourth of the CDBG funds has been set aside for economic development projects for the next three fiscal years. The task team has worked with several firms as potential locators in this area, but the information is confidential at this point. Having workshops with consultants has been very helpful. Ms. Smernoff will be back with monthly and quarterly reports. Mr. Obie suggested that it would be good to have the construction community invited when the permit counter is opened. Mr. Lindberg stated that really good progress has been made, but there is a need to go further with core area redevelopment for residential and commercial purposes. He is impressed with the successful leverage the CDBG has accomplished. There are needs for low- and moderate-income housing and that should not be ignored. Also, existing housing must be preserved. He still feels the urban village concept has promise. Demonstration projects of block planning would stimulate interest. HUD, mortgage lenders, etc. must be considered, and in order to do this, the City must be involved. Ms. Schue left the meeting. Mayor Keller stated that he feels that a reasonable job is finally being done. The report was appropriate. Mr. Gleason and Ms. Smernoff have done an excellent job. Mr. Obie thanked Ms. Smernoff for her efforts and her enthusiasm. VI. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE PROPERTY FOR PARK PURPOSES: PARCEL #1 IS LOCATED EAST OF SPENCER BUTTE, ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF DILLARD ROAD; PARCEL #2 IS LOCATED IN THE NORTHWESTERLY REGION OF THE RIDGELINE CORRIDOR, ALONG BLANTON HEIGHTS ROAD (memo, maps distributed) Mr. Gleason introduced Ernie Drapela, Parks and Recreation. Mr. Drapela stated that these two parcels fulfill the intent of the bond measure. Walter Haniuk, Parks and Recreation, displayed a map on the opaque projector. Mr. Drapela read the description of the properties. They are seeking to preserve the face of the ridgeline and to acquire the top of the ridge. After the third acquisition, there will be an estimated $500,000 remaining of the bond measure which will be applied to some small parcels linking them to other previous acquisitions. The Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council has praised Eugene for its efforts of proposed trail building. Mr. Gleason asked if the trail system would run the entire ridgeline. Mr. Drapela responded that is the intended plan. There will be one trail head at Skyline Park which will continue along the ridgeline. Mr. Obie asked how these prices compare with previous parcels. Mr. Drapela stated that each parcel is unique and it depends upon appraisal. Mr. Haniuk added that ridgeline properties have been made available to the City for $10,000 to $21,000 per acre. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Miller, to authorize the expendi- ture of funds to purchase two parcels of land as outlined in the staff memo of February 4, 1982. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 10, 1982 Page 7