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e e e G. Ballot Measure 20-02 Mr. Boles noted that Ballot Measure 20-02 is before the voters and suggested that the council reaffirm its commitment to all four components of the Retail Task Force (RTF) plan for downtown revitalization. He reminded the council of last year's commitment to use urban renewal funds to support the downtown redesign plan and noted that, contingent on voter approval of the plan, the County has also agreed to provide financial support for the plan through Road Fund revenues. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, that the council reaf- firm its commitment to the four parts of the Retail Task Force plan. Mr. Nicholson voiced his opposition to the motion. He said that part four of the RTF plan is the only part of the plan that he can support; the council should wait for a more integrated plan that offers more certainty. Ms. Bascom noted that the council has been working on this issue for a long time and offered her support for the motion. Mr. MacDonald commented on the importance of a comprehensive plan for down- town that includes all four plan components. He echoed concerns for the lack of specificity of the land-use planning component, but said that part four of the plan would be more fully developed upon plan approval. He added that while he would not have included the downtown street redesign component as a part of the RTF plan, he recognized that it was part of a comprehensive pack- age and would be accepting the plan in that context. Mr. Green highlighted the open process that was used in creating the model for downtown redesign and offered his support for the motion. Ms. Ehrman said that it was her understanding that the council would develop a work plan to address implementation of the land-use planning component, once the plan was approved. She expressed her support for the plan. Mr. Robinette echoed Ms. Ehrman's and Mr. Green's comments and offered his full support of the downtown plan. Mr. Rutan commented that Chapter 4 of the RTF plan was intended to provide general, rather than specific, land-use planning guidelines. While he oppos- es some of the guidelines presented in Chapter 4, there will be an opportuni- ty to debate them once the plan has been approved. He underscored the com- prehensive nature of the plan and the fact that funding revenues are avail- able without raising taxes. He also indicated his disappointment with the earlier decision not to have a public information campaign. Mayor Miller noted that the downtown redesign is intended to benefit all citizens, not just business owners in the downtown area. MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 8, 1991 Page 3