CC Minutes - 09/23/02 Work Session

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homelessness was continually evolving and the council needed to keep an eye on its. He suggested the committee meet at least one more time. Mr. Farr also regretted the passing of Mr. McConnaughey, and said he hoped that his widow, Evelyn McConnaughey, would continue to be involved in City issues. Mr. Farr requested a memorandum from City Manager Carlson on when the living wage issue would return to the council. Mr. Fart noted the upcoming opening of Kalapuya High School in the Bethel area. He said that it would serve a youth population very much in need of its services. City Manager Carlson joined in the compliments for the completion of the Broadway project and said that it appeared to have enhanced the level of activity on the street already. He commended all those involved, and noted that Lane County supplied the bulk of the funding, for which he expressed appreciation. City Manager Carlson said that he spoke to representatives of the University of Oregon, who were in contact with DEMI about coordinating their mutual events in the following year. He said that Ms. Bettman's suggestion for a Sunday parade could be one solution. City Manager Carlson joined in Mr. Kelly's comments about the new shell. He said that it was generally receiving "rave" reviews. Mayor Torrey determined from City Manager Carlson that the Bethel skateboard park was a design-build project, and that Mr. Carlson would provide some information to the council on how that process had worked. Mayor Torrey commended physical improvements to the Atrium Building that complimented the new library. Mayor Torrey encouraged councilors to view the new Bethel Skatepark. Mayor Torrey suggested that, on the behalf of the council, Ms. Taylor draft a letter of regret to Ms. McConnaughey acknowledging the passing of Mr. McConnaughey. Ms. Taylor agreed to do so. MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 23, 2002 Page 3 Work Session