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<br /> ordinances and eventual zoning to implement the plans. They would like the <br />. feasibility cost analysis to take place as soon as possible. The Emerald <br /> Waterways Committee has assisted the commissioners and they would like to see <br /> this project occur and to join the City to work together and move forward on the <br /> project. <br /> Commissioner Scott Lieua11en, 1054 Van Buren, urged the council to create a task <br /> force to examlne the lssues raised by the cltizens group promoting the canal. <br /> The Lane County Commissioners went on record today in unanimous support of this <br /> project. Due to the County's difficult financial situation they cannot commit <br /> staff or funds, but there are other possibilities for funding and staffing. The <br /> issues could be examined. He urged the council to consider formation of ~nd <br /> support for a task force. He assumes the County will do likewise in the near <br /> future. <br /> David Rowe, Director of Campus Planning for the University of Oregon, stated <br /> that he had been asked by President Olum to convey the University's enthusiastic <br /> support for the creati~n of the proposed task force to undertake the further <br /> study of the Emerald Canal. The Eugene Millrace is an important element in the <br /> University's history. The University is excited about opportunities to enhance <br /> the Millrace and the possibilities for its return as a significant feature of <br /> the landscape in the community. The proposed agreement before the council <br /> recognizes the concrete benefits which Commissioner Rust outlined. The Univer- <br /> sity feels these outcomes are desirable. They feel this will help to create <br /> opportunities for the quiet, simple reflection that is essential to the rejuvena- <br /> tion of the human spirit in illnidst of an increasingly cOlnp1ex urban way of life. <br />. Mr. Rowe continued and stated that the University has some specific observations <br /> and suggestions that the task force might consider. First, the University pumps <br /> Millrace water directly into its chilled water lines, bypassing the fuel-fired, <br /> steam-driven chillers during the months that natural water temperature makes the <br /> practice feasible (normally October through April). If the increased water flow <br /> would result in reduced temperature of Millrace water, it might be possible <br /> to extend that period of time by one month in both spring and fall, which would <br /> result in savings of energy consumed to operate the chillers. They estimate the <br /> savings could amount to about 12,000 barrels of Bunker "C" oil or 10,025 units <br /> of hogged fuel in that two-month period. Second, the re-estab1ishment of the <br /> natural flow of water from the river into the Millrace would permit the Univer- <br /> sity to discontinue the use of its pumps which are now the sole means of bringing <br /> water into the stream, saving about 25,000 kilowatts per month. Third, inclusion <br /> in the study maintenance of the natural shoreline in the phase of increased <br /> water flow. Fourth, inclusion in the design of the system a mechanism to <br /> stabilize the water level in the stream, which will help prevent denuding the <br /> banks of the channel. Fifth, to study methods of trapping debris from the storm <br /> drains which drain into the Millrace, to reduce suspended silt in the waterway. <br /> Sixth, to give a high priority to a thorough analysis of the canalIs impact upon <br /> the supply of reasonably priced housing and consider that construction not <br /> adversely affect student housing opportunities. Seventh, to include the Univer- <br /> sity of Oregon to the list of agencies with which the task force is mandated to <br /> consult, and appoint an institutional representative to the task force so that <br /> any adjustments in facilities and operations can be coordinated with the Univer- <br /> sity's other needs and planned well in advance. The University wants to publicly <br />. express pride in the leadership that certain individual faculty and students <br /> MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 27, 1981 Page 7 <br />
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