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In conclusion, Mr. Pryor announced that the Springfield Chamber of Commerce withdrew its <br />financial support from the partnership. He expressed hope that the chamber would return when it <br />realizes the benefit of a collaborative effort. <br /> <br />Ms. Bettman reminded constituents in the Bethel area to look at both sides of the ballot when <br />voting. She then reported that the Police Commission created two committees to (1) craft <br />prototype ordinance language for the Civilian Review Board; and (2) craft prototype ordinance <br />language for the Police Auditor. <br /> <br />Ms. Bettman announced that the Farmer’s Market was now open for business at the Tuesday <br />Downtown Market. <br /> <br />Continuing, Ms. Bettman asked the City Manager if there would be an additional cost to post the <br />City Council Agenda via Metro Television. Ms. Bettman reasoned that constituents access such <br />information from their television sets more readily than the computer. City Manager Dennis <br />Taylor surmised that this cost could be absorbed into existing budget costs. He said he would <br />research the issue and advise accordingly. <br /> <br />Mr. Papé? reported that a member of the Lane Council of Governments (LCOG) Board of <br />Directors recently reminded the board that it was the designated Metropolitan Planning <br />Organization (MPO) for the area and had delegated that charge to the Metropolitan Planning <br />Committee (MPC). As a result, staff provided an historical account of that delegation and the <br />LCOG board, which had expressed a concern regarding the status of transportation projects, <br />would begin to monitor MPC activities. <br /> <br />Mr. Papé? announced that he recently met with Library, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director <br />Angel Jones and other staff to discuss the feasibility of transforming Fire Station #1 into a <br />community center for teens, however, it was determined the space would not be appropriate for <br />that purpose. He said he was hopeful staff would recommend other City-owned facilities for this <br />purpose. In conclusion, Mr. Papé? announced that the River Road/Santa Clara Transition Team <br />and Task Force would complete their work on June 30 and both organizations have agreed to <br />accept responsibility for future transition issues. <br /> <br />Mr. Poling congratulated the 10 firefighters who graduated from the Fire Academy in April. He <br />turned to recent “Letters to the Editor” regarding the removal of trees along the north side of <br />Oakway Mall off Coburg Road. He explained that the trees were beginning to deteriorate the <br />sideways, curbs, and streets, and causing issues with the storm drains. Mr. Poling said that <br />neighbors were notified of the tree removals and that new trees would be planted which would be <br />appropriate for the environment in that particular area. In conclusion, Mr. Poling announced that <br />an Accessible Pedestrian Signal Ceremony would be held at 10 a.m. on May 9 at the new <br />intersection at Oakway Mall. <br /> <br />Mr. Kelly clarified that with regard to MPO/MPC and transportation issues, in November 2005, <br />he and Mayor Piercy followed City Council direction when they cast their votes to forward 66 of <br />the 67 transportation projects on the list and reject the West Eugene Parkway project. Further, <br />new projects–amendments to the current Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Project list— <br />that were time-sensitive had been supported 100 percent. Mr. Kelly then reported that he <br />attended an excellent training devoted to issues related to the Arab Muslim and Seikh <br />communities. In conclusion, Mr. Kelly reported that Region 2050 Policy Advisory Board <br /> <br /> <br />MINUTES—Eugene City Council May 8, 2006 Page 2 <br /> Work Session <br /> <br />