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- Mr. Boles said that he has expressed concern with the lack of integration between local government and the University of Oregon and its Energy Effi- cient Industrialized Housing Program. He indicated that Ms. Bascom will soon be presenting the council with an update on the progress of that program. Mr. Roberts said that the lack of progress does not represent a lack of in- terest on the part of local government, and emphasized that very few of the housing units that come out of that program are likely to be "affordable" housing. Responding to a question from Ms. Dumdi, Richie Weinman, Planning and Devel- opment Department, said that the City is making efforts to incorporate panelized construction into the Richardson Bridge project. Responding to an inquiry from Mayor Miller on the status of emergency shel- ter, Ms. Bascom said that the goal of the Housing Policy Board is the con- struction of permanent, affordable housing. Mr. Roberts commented that the community seems to be better prepared this year to meet emergency housing needs in the community because of good planning. Mr. MacDonald expressed his appreciation to all three jurisdictions for in- creasing their funding commitment to the Intergovernmental Human Services Committee (IHSC) this year, which greatly enhances the stability of that fund. Ms. Dumdi said that she had the opportunity to attend the housing dedication ceremony for Maple Wood Meadows on Matt Drive, and was very impressed with e the interest of the residents in actively participating in the facility's operation. She hoped this degree of interest would continue to be expressed by residents in other housing projects. . . . II. FERRY STREET BRIDGE Mr. Robinette introduced this item and distributed copies of Eugene Neighbor- hood News, a Ci.ty publication which provides an overview of the alternatives being proposed for the Ferry Street Bridge. He noted that an environmental impact study is proceeding on the four proposed alternatives. Those present at the meeting watched a video presentation on the Ferry Street Bridge issue. Mr. Rust said that he is concerned with the impacts that Alternatives Band 0 would have on Alton Baker Park. He emphasized that the jurisdictions should not proceed on either of these options without considering very carefully all possible impacts. Ms. Dumdi concurred with Mr. Rust's concern. In making the ultimate deci- sion, the jurisdictions should consider whether the transportation efficiency that could be gained in either of these options would be worth the resulting impacts. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 5, 1991 Page 2 Dinner Work Session