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--~-- e The preliminary finding of the report indicated that a golf course will fit on the site, there is a market for the golf course, and development of the course would be financially feasible if it is done as a joint public/private enterprise. Mr. Johnson said there are three ways the City can assist the County with the project. The first has been accomplished in that Mr. Gleason volunteered staff support for the project. Mr. Johnson said coordinated staff work will be extremely important because of the number of jurisdictions with interests in the park. Second, there is a need for clarification about what governments can do with park lands. Current legislation mandates that private enterprise cannot lease City or County park lands for their benefit unless the City or County has more than 400,000 residents. Finally, the plan for the golf course will need to be consistent with land use plans for the park; this may require some changes. Mayor Obie inquired about the depth of commissioner support for the project. Ms. Dumdi said the commission unanimously supports the concept, although this consensus may erode when issues of a more technical nature are addressed. Ms. Bascom said she would like to support the project but has some reservations. She expressed concern that the development of a golf course will utilize too much park space. In addition, Ms. Bascom stressed the conflict between the proposed golf course and the existing canoe-ways and bike paths; she said these users need to be considered in the planning process. Ms. Bascom said she would support the development if issues such as e these are adequately addressed. Mr. Cornacchia assured Ms. Bascom that his support was conditional upon the successful integration of current users into the proposed plan. Ms. Wooten asked whether the proposed Laurelwood golf course was considered in the economic feasibility study. Mr. Thurston said it was taken into consideration and there was still a market. Mr. Cornacchia said even the operators of other golf courses are supportive of this one because they have trouble accommodating all of their users. Ms. Ehrman asked about access to the project site. Mr. Thurston said the main access points will be from Centennial Boulevard, down Day Island Road, to a club house and driving range. He said another potential access is off southwest "0" Street in Springfield, although this has not been discussed. Ms. Ehrman said she would like to support the project but felt it was too early to be certain. She was pleased that the existing users were being taken into consideration. Mayor Obie summarized the views of the council, saying that council members will be supportive of the development if certain conditions are met. He requested that the Board of Commissioners send a statement to the council indicating under what conditions the board supports the project and estimating a ground-breaking date for the project. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 30, 1988 Page 2