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<br />....-~~~"....t;t'..... __-.......~,,____\....,#O__s..-,'........-..__...._..._..........._...-._....__.._....._._-_.,.~. ...... -.. ..-.-.-....--- ."'-' .--.... . <br /> <br />.' <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />ITEM NUMBER 5 includes an expansion on a proposal brought to us recently by <br />Councilor Bascom. She appropriately recognized the importance this community <br />pIeces on its street trees, and proposed the creation of a formal pOlicy and <br />plan for planting and maintenance of the same. <br /> <br />Our trees, whiCh are too often taKen for granted, contribute greatly to the <br />unique quality Of life we enjoy. <br /> <br />In this final agenda item, I urge the Council to pursue Ruth's proposal and <br />expand'it to include the enhanceme~t of the gateways to Eugene. <br /> <br />It is my view, and I am sure the view of others, that what you see as you enter <br />Eugene could better symbOlize this cO~fflUnity. <br /> <br />- <br /> <br />By designing and implementing appropriate landscape and improvements for <br />Eugene's entry ways, we will enhance our lives and share ~ith visitors the <br />importance we place on our environrrent. - <br /> <br />I urge the council to move forward on this program. <br /> <br />Ladies and Gentlemen, that is the agenda: An airport facility of which we are <br />proud; the University Science ParK for new jObS, products and companies; a <br />downtown with regional prominence; an effective transportation system; streets <br />and entry ways that represent the pride of this community; an agenda that will <br />put people to worK (WhO now sit idle in the construction trade); and that will <br />provide a new beginning. <br /> <br />While you will be asked to provide only 15~ on the dollar for this 200 million <br />dollar program, it will require a much greater portion of your time and energy, <br />ana certainly a 100% commitment to b~ the best community we can be. <br /> <br />Tonight, in inviting you here, we have begun a new tradition - a tradition that <br />recognizes the importance of the people of tnis community and the necessity Of <br />tneir collective commitment to reach their chosen destiny. <br /> <br />I have put before you "TIle Eugene Agenda". I am aSKing each of you as <br />individuals, and as members of the institutions you represent, to adopt this <br />agenda as your own. <br /> <br />If we believe in ourselves and are willing to meet the challenge, ground can be <br />orOken and programs implemented on everyone of these items in the next 18 <br />fOO:lthS. <br /> <br />- <br />