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e e e designed to permit street closure for special events. If approved, the council will adopt a phasing schedule for the project subject to revenue availability. Mr. MacDonald moved, seconded by Ms. Bascom, to adopt the amended ballot title. Mr. Nicholson said that he thought the word "redesign" was used in place of the word "reconstruction" in the ballot question. Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Robinette, that the follow- ing wording be submitted for the ballot question: Shall down- town mall reconstruction be conducted pursuant to the proposed design, including opening Willamette, Olive, and East Broadway to traffic. The motion carried, 5:1; with councilors Bascom, Robinette, MacDonald, Green, and Ehrman voting in favor, and Councilor Nicholson voting opposed. Roll call vote; the motion carried 4:2; with councilors Bascom, Robinette, Green, and MacDonald voting in favor, and councilors Ehrman and Nicholson voting opposed. III. SOLID WASTE ISSUES Greta Utecht, Planning and Development Department, gave the staff presenta- tion. She introduced Paul Scott, Chair of the Solid Waste and Recycling Board (SWRB), who informed the council of recent board activities. Based on the results of a recent study, the board is in the process of examining the residential rate structure for garbage collection. A recommendation should be presented next month. Mr. Scott said that in the past, rates have been based on the cost of provid- ing service. However, policy goals of encouraging waste reduction and recy- cling can be more effectively obtained through a rate structure that is based on the volume of waste collected. He noted that moving immediately to a volume-based rate structure would have a dramatic impact upon some customers. In order to incorporate waste reduction goals while at the same time provid- ing a reasonable rate of return for the haulers, the board is considering a proposal that would phase in the volume based structure. In addition, the recycling rebate would continue to be available. Mr. Scott indicated that haulers had considerable opportunity to provide feedback on the rate proposal. As a part of the rate discussion, hauler's have asked the City to look into the possibility of granting haulers exclu- sive collection territories, which they feel would increase both efficiency and their ability to provide recycling services. After conducting a prelimi- nary review of exclusive territories, staff has indicated that such an option warrants further exploration. Staff is asking for feedback from council on this issue. MINUTES--Eugene City Council March 6, 1991 Page 7