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- e - Mr. McCoy said that the DTC voted to proceed with the project although several reasons in opposition had existed. While the vote was not unanimous, he said the DTC wished to proceed with the project. He said he was alarmed with the lack of communication between staff, the DTC, and the City Council and urged that such communication be improved. Ms. Smith temporarily left the meeting at this time. Mr. Schwartz said it was important to complete the project to finish the center portion of the corridor between the train station and 21st Avenue. He said this would provide a basis for futher development and projects. Mr. Genasci left the meeting at this time. D. Broadway Improvements Mr. McCoy said the DTC suggested that the design work proceed so that some cost estimates could be developed. Councilor Holmer commented that the parking meters on the north side of 8th Avenue between Pearl and Oaks streets would have to be relocated for two-way traffic. Ms. Smith returned to the meeting at this time. E. Other Items Councilor Obie, responding to the comments of Mr. McCoy on the communication between the DTC and the City Council, said the frustration experienced by the DTC on the 8th and Wi11amette Street project was comparable with the council's in regard to the 10th and 11th avenues project. Based on this idea, he said he would be supportive of moving ahead with the project once the issues raised during the meeting were addressed. He said the responsibility for the project was being placed on the DTC. Councilor Ball said he expected the DTC to act autonomously in completing the project. Mr. Schwartz said the DTC was in general agreement on opening Broadway; he asked for clarification of whether that issue was outside the DTC boundary. Ms. Stewart said it was outside the Urban Renewal boundary, therefore renewal funds were not available for the project. Referring to Mr. Ball's comments, he felt the council was not completely clear in its position on the 8th and Wi11amette project. He said he objected to the choking off of 8th Avenue. He felt the council should give a positive statement to the DTC. Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to approve the revised improvement plan by which 8th Avenue would not be choked off, that the DTC provide the opportunity for public input at its next meeting, and that the DTC address those concerns and support the general concept of the funding program. In response to a question, Councilor Hansen said he would leave it up to the DTC to contact the developer. He felt that the project would proceed nonetheless. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 7:0. MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 9, 1984 Page 12