The city really needs to work with the county on this, and set-a-side their selfishness.  The county courthouse should go on the old city hall block; its really a no-brainer.  If the city doesn't consider this plan and the county's needs, their ongoing arrogance will be forever "cemented" in history.

Here's a links to last night's joint meeting: http://apps.lanecounty.org/WebCast/Play.aspx?mid=1209

It will be interesting to see (and hear) the city council's meeting on this, during next Monday night's 5:30 work session. (7-18)  The webcast for this meeting can be seen on webcast live:
http://www.eugene-or.gov/1438/Webcasts