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e developing a workable proposal and said that the process that was established during the deliberations has created the basis for a good relationship be- tween the City and property owners in the area. Jim Ramseyer, Industrial Corridor, urged the council to approve the agree- ment, which will provide a valuable planning tool for businesses and will encourage growth in the area. Dale Riddle, no address given, said that the proposal will benefit both par- ties involved and encouraged the council to support it. He noted that the agreement will hasten much-needed upgrades in an area that has been stagnant for some time. e Craig Koch, Industrial Corridor, spoke in favor of the agreement. He noted that he has no need for City services, but recognizes that the agreement will promote expansion and growth. Bud Brewer, Industrial Corridor, identified himself as a long-time resident of the Highway 99 North area and testified in favor of the agreement. He offered his appreciation to Councilor Rutan and City staff for their efforts and urged the council to approve the proposal. Mike Koza, 1900 Irving Road, testified on behalf of Georgia-Pacific Corpora- tion in favor of the proposal. He concurred with those who spoke before him about the tremendous staff effort that was involved in crafting the proposal and urged the council to approve it. There being no additional requests to speak, the public hearing was closed. Responding to a question from Mr. Boles regarding the provision of services at the time of annexation, Mr. Smith explained that when large areas annex to a city, it is often not pOSSible to deliver the full level of services at the time of annexation. Because property owners in the Industrial Corridor area {predominantly industrial development} have indicated that they do not need full service delivery as quickly as property owners in the River Road/Santa Clara area {predominantly residential}, this agreement is equitable. Mr. Boles asked whether the differential timetable is considered fair for resi- dential owners in the Industrial Corridor area. Mr. Smith responded that because property owners in that area are only paying for the services that will be delivered, this agreement is fair. Mr. Boles asked for rationale why the City-funded police patrol that was anticipated for the area prior to Ballot Measure 5 can no longer be provided. Mr. Smith responded that the City no longer has the capacity to fund the police patrol. In response to a question from Mr. Boles, Ms. Childs said that ICCO has sub- mitted an application for limited recognition, but the application has not yet been processed. - MINUTES--Eugene City Council March 4, 1991 Page 7