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Mr. Zelenka commented there were two parks in Ward 3 that were currently under construction, one in the <br />Fairmount neighborhood and one in University Park. <br />Ms. Ortiz reported that Roosevelt Boulevard in Ward 7 was currently being repaved. She also noted that <br />she had recently discussed the potential for an emergency medical services summit with Eugene Fire & EMS <br />Chief Randall Groves. <br />Mr. Clark expressed thanks to Chief Lehner for his service to the community. He noted he had met earlier in <br />the day with Interim Police Auditor Dawn Reynolds to discuss local issues. Mr. Clark reported he had <br />participated in the recent 4J School District’s Principal for a Day event at Gilham Elementary School, and <br />noted it was a very informative experience. He reminded the council that a meeting of the Cal Young <br />Neighborhood Association (CYNA) was planned for October 23 at the Sheldon Community Center. Mr. <br />Clark asked Ms. Medary for more information regarding the development schedule of Creekside Park which <br />he could then pass on to the CYNA. <br />Ms. Taylor encouraged the Council members to participate in the previously mentioned City Hall Day event. <br />She reported she had recently participated in a tour of sites involved in the Neighborhood Matching Grant <br />Program, and was very impressed by the variety and level of community involvement in the projects. Ms. <br />Taylor also noted her recent attendance at the memorial service for Bob Rosen, a community member who <br />had edited the Southeast Neighbors newsletter for several years and had been very involved in community <br />volunteer efforts. <br />Mr. Poling noted he had recently attended a Convention and Visitors Association of Lane County, Oregon <br />(CVALCO) meeting in Florence where he and several other public and private sector representatives had <br />discussed ways to better link the marketing efforts of the Lane County and the City of Eugene governments. <br />He noted that the group would very likely be shortening their name in the near future and that CVALCO <br />representatives would make themselves available to speak at any upcoming council meetings if necessary. <br />Ms. Solomon thanked City Planning staff for their assistance in addressing the needs of one of her <br />constituents. She reminded the council that the Active Bethel Citizens (ABC) group would be holding a <br />meeting on October 16 and encouraged them to attend. She noted that the ABC meeting would have a <br />presentation from their sponsors regarding their involvement in their Highway 99 project. <br />Ms. Medary noted that representatives from several local public schools would be signing their Diversity <br />and Human Rights Consortium agreement at a ceremony on October 14. She reported that, in preparation <br />for the October 29 City Council work session, several downtown business leaders had been invited to the <br />Tango Center on October 15 to the participate in an informal conversation with City staff regarding parking <br />issues in the downtown area. <br />Ms. Medary added that the first ever Prevention Convention organized by the Eugene Police Department <br />would be taking place on October 18 at South Eugene High School and would be devoted to educating the <br />public about a variety of crime prevention and public safety practices. <br /> <br />B. WORK SESSION: Lane Transit District Service Reduction Proposal <br /> <br />Ms. Medary introduced Lane Transit District (LTD) Board President Mike Eyster, Service Planning <br />Manager Will Muller and General Manager Mark Pangborn, noting that they would be presenting details <br />regarding proposed LTD service reductions. <br /> <br />MINUTES—Eugene City Council October 13, 2008 Page 2 <br /> Work Session <br /> <br />