CC Minutes - 02/08/06 Work Session

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Ms. Taylor asked how the event could be made more environmentally friendly. Mr. Masback invited suggestions. He said that the event in Helsinki included recyclable serving items and a stand at the athletes dining hall with information about environmental issues. He thought a good blue print existed from that event. Ms. Taylor suggested that the event could highlight locally grown organic foods. Mr. Masback believed that was a suggestion appropriately directed at the UO, but indicated he would support it. Ms. Taylor liked the emphasis the organization placed on education about health. She determined from Mr. Masback that the event would include the Olympic qualifier for the 20 kilometer walk for men and women. That event took place on public streets and was accessible to the community. Mr. Masback pledged to bring the athletes who would participate in the games to town on a regular basis to visit the schools through the “Be a Champion” program. Mr. Poling thanked the committee members and asked them to keep up the good work. He acknowledged the County’s pledge of Room Tax dollars to support the event and noted the fact the City would also be asked to make a financial contribution. He asked the City Manager to propose funds in the upcoming budget for fiscal year 2007 to support the event. Mayor Piercy thanked the presenters again. B. WORK SESSION: East Broadway Development Update The council was joined for the item by Nan Laurence of the Planning Division, Sue Cutsogeorge of Financial Services, and Mike Sullivan of Development Services. Planning and Development Director Susan Muir was also present. Ms. Laurence shared a PowerPoint presentation on the East Broadway Development Project proposal that highlighted the project’s consistency with adopted policies, identified the parties to the project (Gerding/Edlen Developers, Whole Foods, the City, The Shedd, and Oregon Central Credit Union), outlined the current and projected site ownerships, and illustrated the proposed land transaction. The presentation further identified the need for parking in the area and highlighted the elements of the proposed public parking garage associated with the project to meet that demand and to encourage further private develop- ment in the area. The construction of the public parking garage was a condition of the agreement between the developer and Whole Foods. The developer was committed to building the parking facility for a fixed dollar amount. Ms. Laurence noted the options for the parking garage prepared for the council’s consideration, and recommended Option 4, a larger garage with added commercial spaces. MINUTES—Eugene City Council February 8, 2006 Page 4 Work Session