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e e e will be able to diversify the economy. Then the Quality of life will be improved. Jane Rockey Alward, 2100 Madison, said it is good for people in the city to express different views. She was concerned about unemployment and the loss of human rights. She understood Federal funding might decrease and it will be necessary for the local government to deal with unemployment. Ms. Alward said many of the goods she buys and people she deals with come and go by airplane. She supported the airport expansion. She also wanted other transportation systems, such as Amtrack, the intercity bus services, bikeways, and pedestrianways, to be maintained. Jean Tate, 5008 Blanton, supported the Eugene Agenda. She said she and her family have felt the ebb and flow of opinions about growth in Eugene for 25 years. About three years ago, her business and many others decreased. She was delighted to see the Eugene Agenda evolve from the problems the community has faced. Bill Uhlhorn, 2625 Hilyard, represented 25 agencies in the Lane Interagency Network (LINK) which provide social services to the community. He said a healthy economy provides jobs which make a better community; therefore, he supported the results of the Eugene Agenda. He asked councilors to remember the Community Goals and balance them with the goals in the Eugene Agenda as the agenda is implemented. He said social service agencies want to participate in shaping the Eugene Agenda. Mr. Uhlhorn admired the leadership provided by Mayor Obie. He remembered that Mayor Obie had discussed a social service complex he had seen in Honolulu. Mr. Uhlhorn said the revitalization of the downtown might include a new city hall annex, a different location for the library, and another swimming pool. He suggested a social service complex also be considered. It would make it possible for the agencies to share costs. Mr. Uhlhorn said he had written the Mayor offering to help with economic development. He had received a form letter in return. He suggested that city officials indicate the fine social services in the community when they talk to business representatives who are considering locating businesses here. Some representatives are sensitive to alcoholism, mental illness, and other personal problems. If interest is indicated, representatives of LINK will be glad to meet with business representatives to discuss the community's services. Mike Schwartz, 2390 Lariat, is chair of the Downtown Commission. He supported the Eugene Agenda and emphasized the importance of the revitalization of downtown Eugene. He said the Downtown Plan provides direction for the revitalization. The downtown is to be a commercial, cultural, residential, recreational, and governmental center. Revitalization involves retail development, construction of the Athletic Club, and the opening of Willamette Street between 10th and 11th avenues. Mr. Schwartz said the conversion of Willamette Street to two-way traffic from 11th to 20th avenues and the conversion of Broadway to two-way traffic from Pearl to High streets are important transportation projects. They will provide increased access to the downtown. MINUTES-Eugene City Council April 1, 1985 Page 5