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MINUTES
<br />Eugene City Council
<br />Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
<br />Eugene, Oregon 97401
<br />June 17, 2013
<br />7:30 p.m.
<br />Councilors Present: George Brown, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, George Poling, Mike Clark, Chris
<br />Pryor, Claire Syrett, Greg Evans
<br />Mayor Piercy opened the June 17, 2013, meeting of the Eugene City Council.
<br />1. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Concerning the EWEB Downtown
<br />Riverfront Property
<br />City Manager Jon Ruiz introduced the item. After noting that the City Attorney's Office had
<br />connected with the Mayor and council to report any ex -parte communications, each councilor
<br />and the Mayor in turn announced that they had had no communications that would prevent them
<br />from being fair and impartial.
<br />Mayor Piercy, opened the June 17, 2013, City Council Public Hearing.
<br />Support
<br />1. John Simpson, EWEB Commissioner, supported the plan, citing the good public process.
<br />2. John Brown, EWEB Commissioner, stated that this process was in -depth and well- conceived.
<br />3. Kaarin Knudson, noted there had been a lot of planning and collaboration to make this happen.
<br />4. Colin McArthur, said it was a great process and impressive plan with a lot of potential.
<br />5. Roger Cray, EWEB, said he was very supportive of the plan and heard overwhelming support.
<br />6. Mia Nelson, 1000 Friends of Oregon, said the proposal meets many goals.
<br />7. Desiree Moore, found the process to be inclusive and comprehensive.
<br />8. Daniel Rosenthal, architecture student, shared some of the historical aspects of the steam plant.
<br />9. Mark Johnson, complimented the process and the plan.
<br />10. Will Shaver, supported the plan and its, extensive public involvement component.
<br />11. Shannon Dore, expressed interest in the historic aspects of the plan and overall support.
<br />12. Matt Tierney, supported the plan, noting it is a great site with rich cultural history.
<br />13. Phil Farrington, said it is a great plan that enhances the river and blends uses.
<br />14. Mary Unruh, said it was an impressive process and great plan deserving of implementation.
<br />15. Sherrill Necessary, spoke in favor of proposed plan as a resident of downtown.
<br />16. Rob Zako, noted the plan offers a wide range of options for people, density, and transportation.
<br />17. Alma Hesus, said the plan will create a people - friendly place to relax, work and enjoy.
<br />18. Laura Potter, stated that it is a unified and balanced plan, in harmony with planning goals.
<br />19. John Rowell, said the project is a great fit and a vibrant addition to our city - please adopt it.
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<br />Public Hearing
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