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e e e and, to the extent that the ballot title is to provide accurate infor- mation, he felt that fiscal impacts should be included. Mr. Gary noted the difficulties of crafting a ballot title and asked the council to remain aware that the ballot title is not the sole means by which the public is to be informed. He responded to the points raised by the ap- pe 11 ant: Regarding whether the measure should refer to a "partial" opening to vehi- cles, Mr. Gary said that the measure intends to provide an incomplete opening of the mall to vehicles. The term "extensive" is value-ladened; "partial" is more accurate. Regarding use of the phrase "reconstruction" versus "renovation", he said that the ordinance uses the word "renovation" because the measure does more than simply provide for reconstruction. The term "reconstruction" is always used in conjunction with the word "redesign." The term "reconstruction" seems to demonstrate an entire reconfiguration of streets in the mall. Regarding the use of the term "convertibility," Mr. Gary said that it was very important to the Downtown Design Committee that the ordinance capture the essence of this term. Mr. Gary acknowledged that this language could be clarified. Regarding the park linkage component of the plan, Mr. Gary cautioned the council that Councilor Ehrman's version of the draft incorrectly represents the intent of the plan in saying "possible" linkage to the park blocks. Mr. Gary said that the ordinance requirement that the plan be implemented substantially consistent with the the design is important. It demonstrates, at a minimum, that the ordinance would not accommodate greater traffic than the design itself anticipates. With respect to condemnation, Mr. Gary said that the ordinance does not ad- dress condemnation, which is only one of many possible tools for property acquisition. He felt that it would be a mistake to highlight condemnation in the ordinance. Regarding the allowance of vehicles on Willamette Street, Mr. Gary said that it would be inaccurate to say that the ordinance allows for "trucks and buses to be permitted on Willamette Street" because this is a regulatory matter. Mr. Gary said that it is important to convey the "partial" reopening of the mall, particularly given the nature of the upcoming Charter Amendment. Mr. Gary recommended that the council not include fiscal impacts in the ordi- nance because they are not stated in the ordinance and would be inconsistent with Statutory requirements. MINUTES--Eugene City Council March 6, 1991 Page 4