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Ms. Nathanson suggested that the existence of the park made the river front more accessible to the community, and requested information about access as it existed before the park was established and who took advantage of that access, and what access existed now, who took advantage of it, and what experience those individuals taking access were having. Mr. Fart asked if was possible for the council to see a pictorial history of the area north of the railroad tracks. Mr. Fart asked for more details about how the master plan could accommodate an attractive river front on the south bank of the Willamette River north of the tracks. Mr. Fart requested information on the existing zoning for the area north of the railroad tracks, and if the University was obliged to comply with City zoning regulations in that area. He also requested what development the University was likely to pursue on the river front if the City dissolved its partnership with the University. Mr. Fart asked Dr. Palmer if the committee's recommendations represented committee consensus. Dr. Palmer said that all the committee members unanimously agreed on the contents of the report. Mr. Fart asked if shod statements to that effect could be secured from each member of the committee. Mr. Meisner asked for statistical information confirming the desirability of geographic proximity between the park and University, particularly as it compared to other opportunities for interaction between the University and business in other pads of Eugene. Mr. Meisner shared Mr. Rayor's concern about the design of the Percon building, and requested a report on how the Riverfront Research Park Commission and staff expected to balance the "well-designed, well-built" commitment and attract businesses with Iow rents. Mr. Meisner asked how for information on how the other research parks discussed by Mr. Giunta that were not involved in a city-university partnership were funded. Mr. Meisner asked if the turf surrounding buildings was considered open space. Mr. Meisner expressed the hope the review committee's report and related documents were available at the public library. Mr. Pap~ expressed appreciation that the University granted citizens access to the river across its property. He thanked Dr. Palmer for his involvement in the review committee. Mr. Pap~ asked Mr. Dyke or Dr. Palmer to provide information representative of campus sentiment to the council. Mr. Johnson reviewed questions posed by the council regarding the research park at its hearing on February 8, 1999. Mr. Meisner thanked Dr. Palmer, Mr. Giunta, and Mr. Dyke for their presentations. 3.DISCUSSION OF REVISIONS TO THE MALL EXCLUSION/MALL CLOSURES ORDINANCES Lieutenant Carolyn McDermed of the Eugene Police Department provided the staff presentation. She provided background on the mall exclusion and mall closures ordinances and reminded the MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 10, 1999 Page 6 11:30 a.m.