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e Mr. Miller stated that he is making this appeal on his own behalf. In gener- al, Mr. Miller voiced concern that this ballot title is neither impartial nor accurate. He outlined specific concerns and made the following suggestions for clarification to portions of the ballot title: 1. The current ballot title inaccurately and prejudicially uses the word "renovation" rather than "reconstruction." He suggested that the ordinance consistently use the word "reconstruction." 2. The ballot title should use the term "extensive" rather than "partial" when referring to the extent of mall reopening. He felt that the term "extensive" reflects more accurately the intent of the ordinance. 3. He proposed that the current ballot question be replaced with the following: "Shall Downtown Mall be reconstructed substantially like proposed design, including opening Willamette, Olive, and East Broadway to Vehicles?" He felt that the proposed question is more accurate and inclusive. e He proposed replacing the first sentence of the Ballot Explanation with the following: "upon voter approval of ordinance, City will reconstruct mall substantially like the design including opening Willamette and Olive streets and East Broadway to two lanes for cars, truck, buses, trolleys, and bicycles." He noted that the word "sub- stantially" is the most accurate term which could be used in this instance. Also, the substitute sentence is more inclusive and accu- rate than the one prepared by the City Attorney. 5. He proposed that sentence 2 of the ballot explanation be replaced with the following: "Design includes reduced pedestrian and plaza area. Linkage to Park Block on land which may be condemned." He felt that this sentence is more inclusive and accurate; the possibility for property condemnation as part of the Park Block linkage component should be stated explicitly. 4. 6. He proposed that sentence 3 of the ballot explanation be reworded in the following manner: "Willamette Street and East Broadway would have unique pavement. They may be closed to traffic and plaza expanded for events. Repeals law creating mall." He felt that this sentence re- moves the vagary imposed by the terms "convertabil ity" and "special" and states outright that the ordinance which created the mall will be repealed. 7. He proposed that the last sentence of the ballot title statement be reworded to refer to the possibility of a design phase-in. He sug- gested the following: "Projects phased-in. Estimated cost, $3,200,000." 8. He said that the fiscal impacts of the measure should be included in the measure. Although the City is not legally obligated to include fiscal information, this information is important for Eugene citizen's e MINUTES--Eugene City Council March 6, 1991 Page 3