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Addressing a question from Mayor Torrey, Mr. Kelly said he would be concerned if one of the groups included in the motion refused to participate, noting that the only additions had been citizen participants. Mr. Nathanson said the intent of the motion seemed to be to temper a study and review of the design from a group of people who are pro-development by adding two who are against development. Mr. Kelly responded that his intent was to get the different views of development, not specifically anti-development. Ms. Nathanson said she spoke plainly because that was what the public would understand from the council's action. She agreed that different views of development should be solicited and wondered why a Planning Commissioner was not included. Mr. Kelly responded that he was trying to broaden representation without making it large enough to be unmanageable. Addressing a question from Mr. Klein, Mr. Kelly said he wished the points of view of all the groups, including City staff, to be brought to the table. Mayor Torrey clarified that his motion related only to the Riverfront Research Park. The council honored Ms. Taylor's request to have Mr. Tublitz comment. Mr. Tublitz said the proposal was a workable plan but if he had an option, he would add more citizen input and seek a more balanced input from a variety of community members. Ms. Taylor said she agreed, adding that people from the University opposed to the development should be included on the committee. Mr. Rayor moved, seconded by Ms. Taylor, to amend the motion by adding that the sense of the council is to preserve the land north of the railroad tracks. Ms. Nathanson said the railroad tracks was an artificial boundary, favoring instead language about increasing the amount of land protected. Several councilors expressed opposition, citing Ms. Nathanson's concern. The motion to amend failed, 3:5; with councilors Meisner, Rayor, and Taylor voting in favor. Ms. Taylor called for increased citizen participation should the proposal move forward. Mr. Meisner shared the concern with the number of citizens on the committee but did not wish to offer an amendment. The main motion passed, 5:3; with councilors Meisner, Rayor, and Taylor opposed. Mr. Kelly moved, seconded by Ms. Nathanson, that staff develop a detailed work plan, budget, and schedule for a planning effort for portions of the Riverfront Urban Renewal District outside the Research Park boundaries; such a planning effort would Minutes--Eugene City Council March 17, 1999 Page 7 11:30 a.m.