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i Mr. Hamel felt the proposals presented by the group were very good and that the OOB should listen to the proposals. He also encouraged the : emp 1 oyees I group to go to the DDB. tit Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to refer the employees' concerns regarding the Downtown Parking Program to the Downtown Development Board. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. III. MAHLON SWEET FIELD MASTER PLAN UPDATE (Memo Distributed) Mr. Henry indicated that this resolution is to approve and accept the amended Airport Master Plan for Mahlon Sweet Field and would repeal any resolutions in conflict. He further stated that the matter had been heard at a public hearing two weeks ago and that staff had put together addi- tional information and a memo regarding possible amendments had been distributed. The three amendments could be incorporated into the Master Plan Update and the resolution has been amended. Manager introduced Bob Shelby, Director of Aviation, to discuss the amendments and indicated that Mr. Talbot was present if there were further questions. Bob Shelby stated that the staff had addressed questions which surfaced at the February 11 public hearing and that the memo that had been distributed addressed those concerns. The first concern dealt with land use designa- tions on property surrounding the airport and he stated that the plan contained a list of the types of uses that are functionally compatible I with airports, but that it is not a list of recommended uses for land surrounding Mahlon Sweet Field. He further stated the recommendations ... make no reference to specific uses or land use designations as this was ,., beyond the scope of the report. The second concern he addressed was the closure of Greenhill Road. He stated that any change in the alignment of Greenhill Road would require specific approval and action by Lane County; no closure of Greenhill Road would occur without rerouting this road. The third concern which he addressed was the potential effect of a fuel shortage on airport operations. He stated that although any forecasts regarding fuel availability or pricing are generalized, during the short- age of the 1970's, the experience was that the demand for commercial aviation services grew. He further stated that Lane Transit District is currently doing a study to determine if there is sufficient demand for bus service to the airport. Stan Long, City Attorney, in response to questions, stated the following concerns: If the plan is a land use planning document, does it adhere to State land use goals; whether or not to reopen the public hearing; and/or whether to adopt the findings, especially in regard to agriculture. He noted the chance was taken of advertising this as a public hearing in hopes that it would be reopened. Mayor Keller asked for clarification if another public hearing should be held and, if so, if a full report would be necessary. Mr. Long stated it would be fair to open it to comments for people to speak to additional findings. e 2/25/80--4