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.- assistance from Mohle, Perry & Associates, who have worked with an advi- sory committee of interested organizations. He introduced Mr. Mohle. e Mr. Mohle thanked the committee and staff. He indicated the study included 87 blocks and dealt with traffic, pedestrians, and parking. He showed the suggested changes outlined in the report distributed. Mr. Hanks said the process for adoption would be that the Downtown Development Board, Lane Transit District, Planning Commission, and the Eugene Renewal Agency would make recommendations to the City Council within the next two months. In response to council's questions, Mr. Mohle indicated that the two main transfer sites would be covered and that contra-flow lanes are safe for pedestrians. Mr. Hanks indicated that the diagonal walking options are not concrete at this time. VIII. AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION REGULATING DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF TRANSIENT ROOM TAX FUNDS Manager explained the Room Tax Committee at their meeting last night agreed to change the word "or" but not to change the other wording noted in the reso 1 ut ion. Manager recommended counci 1 change on ly "or" and reserve other changes for a later date. Mr. lieuallen said it was agreeable with him. He explained that there were carryover funds at the end of each fiscal year that go into the Civic Center. He asked for more flexibility for the Room Tax Committee in order to determine funding for other projects. He said the Room Tax Committee ... needs to know how much in accumulated funds is available and then deter- ,., mine their allocation. Manager said May 1 they will have another resolution concerning the ten-percent. Manager asked for adoption of resolution includinq only "or." Res. No. 3344--A resolution concerning room tax funds; and amending Section 6 of Resolution No. 3139, adopted May 9, 1979, as amended. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. lieuallen, to adopt the resolu- tion. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. IX. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER ON EXPERIENCES IN MINDEN, GERMANY Manager passed around a publication he received while in Germany on resi- dential streets and how they mix motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. It showed the beautiful graphics of the city of Minden. He suggested a calendar that would be nice for Eugene. It could be sold. He said in Germany the City has its own housing corporation bank which enables the City to build low-cost housing. He was interested in their fire service. They use specialized small, inexpensive equipment. The swimming pools' utility bills are higher than Eugene. They use heat pumps to heat the e 4/23/80--10