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Commissioner Hoyt was uncomfortable with the Del Voile extension:_ he was not in favor of the 5uno1 extension. However, he also felt there was flexibility in the plan and these things could be worked out. Commissioners Hoyt and Mahern said they are in favor of the revised plan. Commissioner Hoyt expressed concern with 3U and 6D degree parking. Mr. Lee said studies have been done and it has been agreed that diagonal parking will not work because of lack of backing up space. Thirty degree parking will not give more parking spaces than parallel. The Chamber of Commerce had proposed a one block area for a trial run of diagonal parking. Commissioner Hoyt asked if any bike lanes are proposed for Main Street. Mr. Lee said none are planned for Main Street because of lack of space, but that 5uno1 could provide bike access to Main Street. No further action was taken on the Specific Plan. DISCUSSION_OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAM ------------ ----- Mr. Lee reminded the Commission that action is limited to adoption of a resolution recommending approval of the revised Redevelopment Plan 4dated September 16, 1998? and making findings that it is consistent with the General Plan. Commissioner Hovingh commented that there are many arguments against the Redevelopment Plan. He noted most thought the downtown was not blighted, but he felt that blight is not always visible on the surface. He felt there were areas that could qualify as blighted such as the storm drains and sewer system. He felt that infrastructure might be affected. He was concerned about the loss of revenues to other agencies if the plan was not approved. He added that he would like to see the downtown shopping hours be more like the mall for easier shopping for those who work. Commissioner Tarver agreed that there might be blight, whether it be visible or not. He expressed concern about the possible Loss of funds to the City and asked Mr. Lee to address that issue. Mr. Lee said they have been working with the County for about nine months and within a week should come to an agreement. He stated that from the beginning the County's contention was that they did not want to lose any revenues above and beyond what they would normally receive from the area without Redevelopment. He added that the City has been proceeding along those lines and felt they had an agreement that would enable the County to cover that base. Commissioner Tarver felt that the City would be taking about ~~b million and using it in the downtown area without asking for Page 9