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e Eugene Community Organization lies immediately adjacent to the Churchill Area Neighbors and said that this area has not previously been represented by a recognized neighborhood organization within the city. Ms. Donahue noted that the organization is composed primarily of business, commercial, and industri- al locations. A group of property owners in this area initiated neighborhood recognition. Responding to a question from Mr. Boles, Ms. Donahue said that the organizers of this organization did outreach to residential property owners in the area to invite their participation in the organization. She stated that approxi- mately ten percent of the addresses are residential. Responding to a question from Mr. MacDonald, Ms. Donahue indicated that sev- eral existing plans address the area included in the boundaries of the organ- ization, including the West Eugene Wetlands Study, the Commercial lands Study, and a portion of the Bethel-Danebo Refinement Plan. Councilor Rutan opened the public hearing. Clayton Walker, 3485 West 1st Avenue, testified in favor of the request. He noted that the organization was formed out of a need for improved communica- tion between the City and the neighbors, as well as between the neighbors themselves. e There being no additional requests to speak, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Green noted that the boundaries of this organization border his ward and said that he is looking forward to working with the group to become more familiar with problems and concerns property owners may have that are unique to this area. He noted that the formation of another neighborhood group, despite its composition, is consistent with the council's long-term citizen involvement goals. Mr. Nicholson noted that this neighborhood group is different from conven- tional neighborhood groups because it does not primarily involve residential property owners. He asked whether the Neighborhood leaders had discussed this issue. In response, Ms. Donahue said that this issue has been discussed at the Neighborhood leaders meeting. While the members recognize that the composition of this organization is slightly different from the traditional neighborhood associations, it supports the request. Ms. Donahue noted that when the West Eugene Community Organization was form- ing, the Churchill Area Neighbors had already begun work on its charter. Representatives of both groups met during that period to resolve any poten- tial difficulties regarding the common boundary shared by the groups. Mr. MacDonald welcomed the West Eugene Community Organization as a neighbor- hood association and indicated his interest in learning about issues and concerns unique to that area. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 22, 1991 Page 6