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Councilor Rayor commented that Item B had no specific motion. He said that the council had never finished the discussion of the precedent set by the motion. He also said that the discussion had not been finished over the earmarking of funds. City Manager Johnson said that there was a suggested motion on page 56 of the council packet. He said that the motion to approve the Consent Calendar would signify approval of the suggested motion for Item B. Regarding the earmarking of funds for the Downtown Services District, City Manager Johnson said that there had been no specific direction from the council on what the funds would be used for. He said that the funds were to be used in a general manner to help support the district. He remarked that if the Council wanted to change they should have another discussion. Councilor Kelly commented that the City, as a user of downtown space, should be participating in the district, and that he did not have a problem with funds generally applied to that district. Roll call vote; Item B of the Consent Calendar passed unanimously, 6:0. III.PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Vacating Improved Portions of Commerce Street and West 13th Avenue in the West Park Commercial Center Subdivision; and Providing an Effective Date Councilor Rayor raised the question of why 13th Avenue was being vacated. He also questioned whether the City should be transferring ownership of public property for no cost. He said that he understood the economics of the situation and suggested a cost of one dollar. Mayor Torrey opened the public hearing. Scott Goebel 1762 West 2nd Avenue, spoke as the property owner's representative. He supported the staff recommendation. He made himself available for any questions from the City Council. Randall Cuddeback, 2205 Lorane Highway, also offered to answer any questions that the council might have. Mayor Torrey closed the public hearing and asked for questions/comments from the council. In response to Councilor Rayor's questions, Gabe Flock, Planning and Development Department, said that the applicant had agreed to provide for the cost of relocation. He said that Section 3 of the draft ordinance stated that the ordinance would not become effective until the applicant had submitted a replat of the West Park Commercial Subdivision that provided sufficient right-of-way, including street and utility improvements, for relocation of Commerce Street between West 11th and West 13th avenues and the City approved the replat and recorded it with the County. He said that the language of the ordinance could be reworded to address Councilor Rayor's concerns. Mr. Flock went on to say that there were several factors that prevented the extension of 13th Avenue to the west across Willow Creek and into the Speedway site. He said that there were protected wetlands that extended into the subject property. He said that Willow Creek was also MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 24, 2000 Page 4 Regular Meeting