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e ment for its content to facilitate a practical application for an ordinance. Mr. Gleason said he wants to bring back a concrete, focused discussion about the practical applications as opposed to philosophical position. Mr. Nicholson said that if the City continued to tax everyone for downtown business development, community divisiveness was unavoidable. Referring to the items on the last page of the report, Mr. Boles said that his motion would produce for the council specific information within the larger context. Mr. Gleason said that the council needs to be cognizant ~f the fact that there is a portion of the community that believes that the City, using the task force's report as a vehicle, is trying to sabotage urban development. In order to be successful in carrying out what the clear mandates of the General Plan are, he said the discussion needs to include the taxpayers. Mr. MacDonald agreed with Mr. Gleason and spoke in favor of the motion. He also suggested that public forums for constructive dialogue be held. Mr. Boles noted that the task force that produced these recommendations is a broad-based group. He felt the report framed the debate and it was appropri- ate to be having this discussion. Mr. Rutan pointed out that Item I-A was a philosophical statement, around which a work plan could not be produced. e Mr. Nicholson said that the work plan would clarify for people if their in- terests are being addressed; and those who object will come forward. Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Robinette, to amend the motion to include the specific Items A through G and A and B under V. The amendment failed, 6:2. The main motion passed, 5:3. Saying that the council needs to recognize that there is concern that the public is being excluded from meaningful, critical dialogue on important issues, Mr. MacDonald asked for council consensus on the following: That council direct staff to provide a forum for the council and interested parties to have constructive dialogue about the issue, rather than limiting it to a public hearing. Mr. Boles noted that a public forum is scheduled February 15 at the Hilton. Mayor Miller adjourned the City Council meeting at 1:15 p.m. and convened the Urban Renewal Agency. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 30, 1991 Page 5