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r e the bureau being listed in one of the sample strategies published in the Eugene Decisions tabloid. M. Li brary Mr. Green said he received phone calls from citizens objecting to library cards being distributed to the homeless community. He said he explained to them that this was an administrative decision. He asked staff for a report on this decision. N. State of the City Publication Mr. Rutan reminded councilors that their writing assignment for the State of the City publication was due December 6. He asked councilors to verify their information on the invitation-list in the council office. Mr. Boles expressed concern about the Mayor's State of the City Address in- cluding goals that have not been reviewed by the council. The council agreed to discuss Mr. Boles' concern at its next meeting. O. Bill of Rights Mr. Rutan announced that there would be a ceremony December 9 at Harris Hall honoring the bicentennial signing of the Bill of Rights. He said that pre- siding over the ceremonies would be U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ed Fadeley. e II. WORK SESSION: HIGHWAY 99 NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION DISTRICT Department of Public Safety Director Dave Whitlow introduced the topic. Planning and Development Director Abe Farkas and Jim Croteau, Planning and Development, gave the staff presentation. Mr. Farkas said the issue before the council was whether it wanted to expand the Highway 99 road improvement project to include a more comprehensive treatment. He said that timing was critical and that there are initial costs of approximately $180,000 to cover planning and design work. He said the possibility of establishing another neighborhood revitalization district in the Whiteaker neighborhood would be included in the initial planning process. He said staff from Public Works and the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWES) were present to answer ques- tions. Mr. Croteau presented the following three options for the council to consid- er: 1) whether to pursue a neighborhood revitalization district in the High- way 99 corridor and/or the Whiteaker neighborhood; 2) funding sources; and 3) the focus of the study area. He reviewed estimated costs of possible projects for revitalization in the Highway 99 corridor. He said that utility work would occur before Highway 99 road improvements, which would provide an opportunity for landscaping enhancements consistent with the Entrance Beauti- fication Study. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council December 4, 1991 Page 5