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e Ms. Ehrman expressed support for this procedure and said she does not want to continue to look at the formation of an Urban Renewal District for project financing. She requested more information on Terry Street and bike path projects. Mr. Bennett concurred with Mr. Boles that this should not establish a future precedent for the use of moneys for wetlands mitigation and that he also does not agree with the formation of an urban renewal district. Ms. Bascom voiced concern that the possibility of recreation corridor acquisition is not contained within this proposal. Mr. Green expressed a desire to have continued consideration on the possible extension of Terry Street. Mr. Gleason said he would return with additional information about the construction of a recreation corridor and the possible Terry Street extension. Ms. Schue said that she does not want to undertake any discussions regarding the creation of an urban renewal district until after the May election. Mr. Holmer pointed to the capital demands already imposed on next year's General Fund and said he did not want to preclude future discussion about the use of urban renewal financing for this project. He agreed with Ms. Schue, however, that this discussion should take place after the May election. e The motion passed unanimously, 7:0. V. WORK SESSION: METROPOLITAN POLICY COMMITTEE (MPC) RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GLENWOOD REFINEMENT PLAN Terry Jones, Planning and Development Department, reported that the City and County MPC members met on February 20 and agreed on six of the nine revisions proposed by council. Of the three other revisions, two of these are minor changes and one major change regarding the way in which bike path easements along the river will be acquired. Ms. Bascom expressed disappointment that a recreation corridor along the riverbank will not be included. Not including this in the proposal sends a negative message from the City regarding Glenwood's need for recreation amenities. Mr. Boles said that it is unfortunate that the City is missing this opportunity to ensure construction of a contiguous bikepath along the river between Springfield and Eugene. Mr. Holmer said that the language contained within this proposal does not necessarily preclude bikepath construction, but rather provides a modification of the means by which it is acquired. Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, that the recommendation be approved as written. Roll call vote; the motion passed, 5:2; with councilors Schue, Holmer, Green, e MINUTES--Eugene City Council March 14, 1990 Page 6