V.  RELATIONSHIP TO THE CITY

1. Assumptions

   The Neighborhood recognizes that it is a part both of the City of Eugene and Lane County. It identifies with the City of Eugene and Lane County in the same way that the City of Eugene and Lane County identify with the State of Oregon and the State of Oregon with the nation. While it is true that the Valley is a part of the city and county', it is also true that the Valley is in so many ways distinct both in topography and community, such as is not to be found anywhere else. Laurel Hill Valley wishes tic) preserve its uniqueness in the same way that any individual, any cit@y, county, state, or nation wishes to preserve its uniqueness without forgetting its place in the larger community.

2. B. Neighborhood Goals

   1. To receive from the City of Eugene and Lane County recognition of the uniqueness of the Laurel Hill Valley as fact, as a community or neighborhood, and as a planning entity.

   2. To support the City and County goals where the Valley does not find itself in obvious conflict with those goals.

   3. To plan with the City of Eugene and Lane County toward the preservation of values determined and support the goals established by this mutual effort.

   4. To receive from the City of Eugene and Lane'County recognition and encouragement of the Laurel Hill Citizens' Association as a specific organization representing the Neighborhood.

   5. To maintain a Citizens' Association to represent the Neighborhood and to hold periodic public meetings in accordance with the City's Neighborhood Organization Policy in order to re-evaluate the plan and serve as an intermediary between the institutions of City and county government and the people of the Valley.

3. Policies

   1. The City recognizes the distinctness of the Valley and, by its own participation, the need for this continued approach to shared community planning and growth.

   2. The City will communicate to the recognized neighborhood group its general information pertaining to programs. and projects that may have a physical impact on the Valley, in order that the association can participate in the public discussion.