Item 2A: Approval of City Council Minutes

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Ms. Taylor referred to the Crest Drive context-sensitive design open house and said it was very well- attended. She was unsure the residents would be happy with the eventual outcome, and noted their hopes for more flexibility. Ms. Taylor said the Old Pad Tavern was located directly adjacent to some houses, and the smoking deck of the establishment bothered residents of the neighborhood. She suggested the code be changed if the situation was found to be legal. She said that residents also heard noise from the tavern late at night. She did not think the residents would be satisfied by mediation. Ms. Taylor said that people parking at the Farmers Market received tickets early in the morning and in one case, when they still had time on the meter. She asked why that was the case. Ms. Taylor noted her attendance at the recent International Making Cities Livable Conference. She said the importance of public spaces was discussed in several venues, and farmers markets were frequently mentioned as important. th Ms. Bettman said she also received a ticket in the 5 Street Public Market area when she still had time left on the meter. She said that practice must cease. She requested more information about what had been done to make sure the Parking Section did not continue the practice. Mr. Poling said the Police Commission held a joint meeting with the Civilian Review Board, which he termed worthwhile. Mr. Poling announced an upcoming Use of Force/Taser Policy Committee public forum on June 28. Mr. Poling spoke to the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) settlement with the RiverWatch Group, saying the commission continued to believe it was operating within federal and state guidelines. The settlement was a means to settle the suit at a lower cost to ratepayers. The settlement included a payment to the Long Tom Watershed Council for a restoration project, so some good was coming from the lawsuit. He noted that the MWMC’s 20-year master plan addressed the problems that could occur in the future. He pointed out that lawsuit, when initially brought to the council’s attention, was filed by someone who did not even live in Lane County or have a local partner, and the allegations were merely that, allegations. Mr. Poling said the MWMC was very busy and working to get some important projects started. The commission voted to hold a public hearing on July 19 at the Springfield Library Meeting Room regarding the design/build construction approach to one upcoming project Mr. Poling commended the turnout for Water Safety Day on June 23. Mr. Poling said he received an e-mail from Jozef Siekiel-Zdzienicki and the Residents for Responsible Rapid Transit (3RT), which stated that Lane Transit District (LTD) had indicated to the group that the City only th gave LTD direction to study transportation issues in the West 11 Avenue corridor. He asked how that could be cleared up. City Manager Dennis Taylor indicated he would follow up with LTD and provide the council with a memorandum as he also recalled that the council had discussed a broader corridor style study. Ms. Solomon agreed there was confusion as to what was to be studied by LTD. MINUTES—Eugene City Council June 25, 2007 Page 2 Work Session