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Ms. Taylor was happy to hear of ODOT's shift in focus. She said everyone should ride the train when <br />they got the chance and suggested that all the councilors should go by rail when traveling to the upcoming <br />League of Cities meeting in Salem. Ms. Taylor expressed a wish that the City could return the foreclosed <br />properties mentioned by Mr. Farr to their original owners. <br />Ms. Taylor asked Assistant City Manager Sarah Medary to follow -up on a constituent inquiry about why <br />the Fire Department purchased fuel where it did and if there was a City policy governing such purchases. <br />Ms. Taylor had attended a recent meeting of the Southeast Neighbors and reported there was a good <br />turnout because residents were upset to hear about the possible development of a parcel containing the <br />Amazon headwaters, which Ms. Taylor considered vital to the community's air and water. <br />Mayor Piercy requested information on the proposed development mentioned by Ms. Taylor. <br />Mr. Poling reported that State Representative Nancy Nathanson had provided a synopsis of the last <br />legislative session at the recent meeting of the Harlow Neighborhood Association and Eugene Water & <br />Electric Board (EWEB) Commissioner John Brown discussed the utility's proposed rate increase and <br />encouraged residents to offer public input to the EWEB board. Those present also heard a report on the <br />success of the Harlow Serves food program. Recently retired Police Captain Rich Stronach was <br />recognized by the neighborhood association for his efforts, and the association elected Jennifer Yeh as its <br />new chair, Mark Callahan as vice chair, and Chelsea Clinton as secretary- treasurer. <br />Mr. Poling said that in lieu of cancelled National Night Out, the Harlow Neighborhood Association would <br />hold its annual parry at the North Park Community Church on June 16. He announced the grand opening <br />of Willakenzie Crossing on June 26. <br />Mr. Pryor announced that the City's Intergovernmental Relations Director Brenda Wilson had been hired <br />as the Lane Council of Governments' new executive director and she would start in her new position on <br />July 1. <br />Ms. Ortiz reported that she had toured North Seneca Road with City Manager Ruiz and staff was working <br />toward a resolution of the drainage issues affecting the street. She reported that the Trainsong Neighbors <br />were interested in beautifying the City -owned corner at Roosevelt and Garfield formerly occupied by a <br />grocery store and she had toured the site with some neighbors to discuss options. She said the neighbors <br />living near Ferndale Park were pushing to get that park developed and she promised to share their <br />concerns with Parks and Open Space Manager Johnny Medlin. She had recently learned Mr. Medlin <br />would be retiring soon. <br />Mr. Zelenka announced the June 15 meeting of the Fairmount Neighbors and the June 16 meetings of <br />Laurel Hill Valley Citizens and South University Neighborhood Association. <br />Mr. Brown reported that he had joined Mayor Piercy in greeting the Sister City Delegation from <br />Kathmandu and accompanied participants on a portion of their tour. He emphasized that the delegation <br />was here to learn, and shared the group's itinerary, which included the County transfer station in <br />Glenwood and Short Mountain Landfill. <br />Mayor Piercy shared some gifts from the delegation and encouraged residents to view the gifts the City <br />had received from its sister cities, which were displayed in the Council Chamber. <br />MINUTES— Eugene City Council May 14, 2012 Page 2 <br />Work Session <br />