Item 3A: Approval of City Council Minutes

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Mr. Kelly indicated he was lukewarm about the sites but they should be left on the list for discussion at the public forum. He expressed concern about shifting downtown to the east before the current core had an opportunity to be revitalized. Mayor Piercy agreed with Mr. Kelly’s concern about a shift in downtown, as did Ms. Taylor. Mr. Papé said he was not certain that a significant amount of retail could be attracted to the downtown; offices and restaurants could be the more typical use. Following a discussion, Mr. Hacker determined that the issue of train noise would be discussed at the forum only if raised by the public, although access issues could be addressed and crossing sites illustrated on the map. Ms. Teninty clarified that the EWEB site would remain on the list but information about flood plain issues would be presented at the public forum. She asked about the relevance of stimulating arts and culture in the downtown. Mayor Piercy said her concern was not with adjacency of arts and culture but rather with having an arts and cultural component to the new City Hall that would connect it to the community. Desired Public Feedback and Information Required to Evaluate and Select Site Ms. Teninty asked if the criterion related to high potential to integrate sustainable design was clearly presented. She determined there was general agreement that it was. Mr. Kelly remarked that it was important for the consultants to raise issues during the public forum, but not to the extent that it was implied a site was eliminated. Ms. Teninty asked if the criterion related to proximity and beneficial relationships with other government entities required clarification. Mr. Kelly felt it would eliminate confusion by simplifying the criterion to just proximity to other governmen- tal services. Ms. Teninty determined there was agreement with Mr. Kelly’s suggestion. She also determined that the language related to compatibility with adjacent land uses was acceptable. She asked if the issue of a flood plain could be presented under site costs. Mr. Poling asked that the issue of potential safety hazards with a site in the flood plain or adjacent to the railroad tracks be included in the criteria and presentation by consultants. There were no objections to the wording of the criterion related to considering the impact on community and private development. Mr. Kelly suggested that the criterion related to public safety vehicle access to transportation corridors be eliminated or revised to indicate the criterion was dependent on whether the patrol function was consoli- dated. MINUTES—Eugene City Council August 9, 2006 Page 9 Work Shop