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recreational pursuits. However, those that require more manipulation of the landscape by introduction of turf, picnic facilities, botanical display, and facilities to support cultural events are targeted for the west portion of the park. Both plans that will be in place aver the repeal of the 1986 Altars Baker Park Master Plan respond equally to Goals 5, 8 and 15, and represent an equilibrium between those goals in a way that meets the interests of the citizens of Eugene. Based on this information, the development and management of the park under the East Alton Baker Park Plan and the west Alton Baker Park Development Plan are consistent with Goal S and. do not affect Metro Plan compliance, with Goal 8; therefore, the repeal of the 1986 Alton Baker Park Master Plan is consistent with Goal 8 and will not affect Metro Plan compliance with Goal 8. Goal 9-~Economlc Development: To provide adequate opportunities throughout the state for a variety of economic activities vital to the health, welfare, and prosperity of dregon's citizens. The 1986 Pian document makes reference to Alton Baker Park Development as helping meet the needs expressed in other local plans, including the Eugene Parks and Recreation Plan X1983 and 1989}. The 1989 Plan under "Findings contains the following statement: "A diverse parks and recreation system is critical to the economic vitality of the community because it increases its potential as a tourist destination. Also, national studies have found that many business and industrial enterprises searching for new locations areas interested in the cultural and recreational aspects of a community as they are in the tax abatement and other financial incentives." Altars Baker Park is special because of its size and special features that now exist or are proposed --amphitheater, canoe canal, Pre's trial, spacious natural areas within urban development, botanical display, cultural and educational opportunities, etc. This park increases diversity of recrea~onal opportunities within the Metro Plan area,. The improvements proposed by the two plans that win be in place following the repeal of the 1986 Alton Baker Park Master Plan will continue to add diversity to recreation opportuni~es in the Metro Plan area, as well as enhance the already unique recreational opportunities. Therefore, the repeal of the 1986 Altars Baker Park Master Plan is consistent with Goal 9 and will not affect Metro Plan compliance with Goal 9. Goal 10-Housing; To provide for the housing needs of citizens of the state. Housing is inconsistent with past and current plans, and inconsistent with the Metro Plan Diagram for this site. Repeal of the 1986 Alton Baker Park Master Plan will not change the Metro Plan Diagram designation. Therefore, repeal of the 1986 Alton Baker Park Master Plan does not affect Metro Plan compliance with Goal 10. Goal 11~-Public Facilities and Services: To plan and develop a timely, orderly and effrcient arrangement of public facirrties and services to serve as a framework for urban and rural development. 4