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e e e e e BB. City Help Relocating Industries Mr. Rutan asked staff to contact the managers of Big Boy and see how Eugene compared to other cities in the transition from VIP's to Big Boy. CC. Boxing Commission Ms. Wooten said a reorganization plan for the Boxing Commission will be presented to the council. DO. Relationship with EWEB Ms. Wooten asked for information about the recent correspondence from EWEB. EE. Council Committee on Economic Development Ms. Wooten discussed the Council Committee on Economic Development (CCED). She said projects are being implemented now. FF. Citizen Involvement Committee Ms. Wooten said Citizen Involvement Committee (CIC) members continue to discuss whether they should or could expand the role of the committee. GG. Community Development Committee Ms. Wooten said she would like to be appointed to the permanent Community Development Committee. HH. Riverfront Park Study Ms. Wooten said the City was very much involved in the riverfront study, but the City was not involved in the appointments made by the University of Oregon to the non-profit Riverfront Research Park, Inc. Ms. Wooten was con- cerned about the role of the City, the way in which the role will be pre- sented, and the way the City will be accountable to the public. She said it is important that she and Mayor Obie remain active in the development of the Riverfront Park. Ms. Wooten discussed the presentation of Dave Carley who is a candidate for the master developer designation. Answering questions, Ms. Wooten said the council will review the joint ven- ture agreement which will be signed by the City, University of Oregon, and the developer. Ms. Wooten and Mayor Obie discussed the agreement. Mr. Gleason discussed the tax increment district that will be formed for the development of the Riverfront Park. Mr. Holmer said the council had not been adequately informed about the Riverfront Park Study during its preparation. May 28, 1985 Page 8