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~ Responding to questions from Mr. Boles, Mr. Smith said that 33 percent of the area in question is completely vacant, 22 percent is underdeveloped, and 8.2 percent is residential. Mr. Boles asked about the recognition status of the Industrial Corridor Com- munity Organization (ICCO). In response, Mr. Smith said that a proposal to provide limited recognition for the ICCO will come before the council in April . In response to a question from Ms. Bascom, Mr. Smith said that although the County has not yet adopted the Urbanizing Lands ordinance as a part of this agreement, staff is confident that this will still occur. Referring to page 2 of the Annexation and Urban Services Policy Agreement, Mr. Nicholson voiced concern that the County, by making some change in its policies, could nullify this agreement. Mr. Smith addressed this concern by saying that once a contractual obligation has been made between a property owner and the City, both parties are bound to uphold the terms of the agree- ment. e Mayor Miller opened the public hearing. John W. Peterson, mayor of Junction City, testified in favor of the agree- ment. The proposal is the result of a lot of hard work and negotiation and will ultimately enable property owners in the area the opportunity for order- ly annexation. He encouraged the council to approve the agreement. Louis Johnson, 345 Palomino Drive, testified as a property owner in the in- dustrial corridor area in favor of the agreement. He noted that as an indus- trial property owner, he does not need additional City services. While he is reluctant to annex to the City, he understands the need and supports this agreement as a mechanism for making annexation possible. Gail Overgard, Industrial Corridor, identified himself as chair of the ICCO and offered his support for the proposal. He commended Councilor Rutan and City staff for their efforts on the agreement, noting that the benefits of the proposal outweigh the costs. Doug McKay, Industrial Corridor, testified in support of the agreement. Similar to Mr. Johnson, he said that he also has no need for additional pub- lic services and said that the agreement represents a good compromise for all involved. Rodney Kempf, Industrial Corridor, speaking as a member of ICCO and as an industrial property owner, said that he is in support of the agreement, par- ticularly if it will make the sewer transitioning easier for property owners in that area. He urged the council to approve the agreement. Rick Re, Industrial Corridor, testified in support of the proposal. He thanked Councilor Rutan and Mr. Smith for their patience and persistence in e MINUTES--Eugene City Council March 4, 1991 Page 6