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<br /> Mr. Hansen urged that the commission listen to the property owners and what <br /> problems they feel are important. Mr. Gleason stated that every city has a <br /> . downtown with unique properties and problems. Mr. Hansen agreed that problems <br /> similar to those of Eugene can happen in any area where detrimental businesses <br /> can operate within the code. <br /> In response to a question, Mr. Porter stated that the commission has several <br /> options in formulation for the downtown area, to include concentrating the <br /> retail area, opening up the streets, expansion of LCC, introducing housing and <br /> more office space into the area, a gallery, relocating the library, and possible <br /> addition of hotels near the Hult Center. He stated that the commission is <br /> looking at long-term strategies to revamp the mall to provide more intimacy and <br /> security. Mr. Obie suggested that part of the area be designated as a park. <br /> Mr. Porter responded that the staff will investigate all options because there <br /> is too much commercial space in the mall area for the market in the foreseeable <br /> future. Ms. Schue questioned whether the problem of generating parking for <br /> downtown housing has been considered. Mr. Porter responded that there will be a <br /> recommendation on parking for residential uses and how it is to be financed. He <br /> stated that there does not appear to be a short-range need for housing; he said <br /> this need would grow as the community gets bigger. <br /> at 7:10 p.m. <br /> e PL:TS:ce/CM23a1 <br /> e <br /> MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 13, 1983 Page 6 <br />