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Jon Belcher, 1190 West 17th Avenue, stated that he was co-chair of the Neighborhood Leaders Council (NLC). He said the council had adopted a resolution which requested that an allocation be added to the CIP which would allow completion of 25 percent of the traffic calming projects under consideration within five years. He said the $40,000 added would not cover the cost of 25 percent of the projects, but the NLC appreciated the increase and hoped additional fiscal and planning resources would be committed to solving traffic problems. Mayor Torrey determined there were no other persons wishing to testify and closed the public hearing. Mr. Kelly noted that the City Council would hold a work session to receive a report on the University of Oregon's review of the Riverfront Research Park on February 10, 1999, and that a second work session to consider its implications for the City was tentatively scheduled for March 17, 1999. Mr. Kelly asked if approval of certain elements of the CIP could be deferred in the council action scheduled for February 22, 1999. City Manager Jim Johnson said such deferral was possible. Mr. Kelly asked that consideration be given to establishing an agreement to formalize recommendations of the University of Oregon Riverfront Research Park review committee. He asked that information be provided on whether Urban Renewal District capital funds could be used for City staff participation in "planning and other related studies" regarding the research park. Mr. Kelly expressed appreciation for the testimony of the Executive Director of the Lane Arts Council. He asked that staff reactions be provided for his comments regarding use of uncommitted resources in the Fund for Art in Public Places. Mr. Kelly observed that the favored option being considered for construction of parking in connection with the new Library was for a single underground level of 87 spaces. He said such a facility would serve many elderly and disabled persons better than public transit. Mr. Lee asked for information regarding whether there was compliance with Eugene Code requirements for contributions to the Fund for Art in Public Places. Mr. Lee said that he would request a discussion with staff regarding the City's storm water fee issue in relationship to the Amazon Natural Resource Corridor. Mr. Lee asked that information be provided at the March 17, 1999 council work session regarding permitted uses of the ClP allocation for the Riverfront Research Park. Mr. Lee said that he was impressed with the Willamette Street "mini-park" proposal included in the ClP and said that he believed the cost of traffic calming devices should be included in the "neighborhood matching fund program" being created. Ms. Nathanson said she hoped evaluation of the proposal of Mr. Beauchamp regarding use of un-designated funds in the Fund for Art in Public Places would be included in information provided to the council. MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 8, 1999 Page 5 7:30 p.m.