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e pointed out that consumers' buying patterns have dictated a closed-in shop- ping arena. Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Green, to end debate on the amendment. Roll call vote; the motion carried, 5:3; with councilors Rutan, Green, Bascom, Ehrman, and Robinette voting in favor; and councilors Boles, MacDonald, and Nicholson vot- ing opposed. Responding to a question from Mr. Boles, Mr. Gleason clarified that the type of study contemplated within the amendment would be broader than previously anticipated. It would not result in an EIS but would include some assessment of environmental impacts. The amendment carried, 5:4; with councilors Bascom, Green, Ehrman, and Robinette, and Mayor Miller voting in favor; and councilors Boles, Nicholson, Rutan, and MacDonald voting op- posed. e Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Ms. Bascom, to include a listing of the Maurie Jacobs Memorial Park improvements within the CIP. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Mr. MacDonald provided the council and the City Manager with a list of com- ments on the Valley River Bridge study. He stated further that he is willing to put forth an effort to work with all parties involved in the Lorane High- way issue to find an acceptable solution and noted that adjacent property owners are key parties in the solution. Mr. MacDonald moved, seconded by Mr. Boles, to amend the mo- tion to move the Lorane Highway project forward one year in the CIP, contingent on the ability to demonstrate agreement among stakeholders and interested parties in this issue. Responding to a question from Mr. Boles, Mr. Gleason indicated that moving this project forward one year within the CIP would be congruent with his suggestions for handling this issue vis-a-vis the County road funds. The amendment carried unanimously, 8:0. Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Nicholson, to amend the motion to move the the Westmoreland/18th Avenue Overcrossing project and the Greenway Bike Path projects forward in the cIP, consistent with the Budget Committee's recommendation. Mr. Green said he was not convinced of the need to move the bike path con- structions forward. Acknowledging concerns for a lack of available funding for these projects, Ms. Ehrman commented on the need to make a statement about the City's commit- ment to supporting an alternative modes of transportation system. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 28, 1991 Page 10