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Don McElroy, 120 West 30th Avenue, explained that he had owned a house in the West University neighborhood for 20 years and that he looked forward to alley improvements. He related that he had read an article in The Register-Guard the previous weekend that included the amount of money the alley project could cost, and it had given him pause. He asked that the City make sure to educate everyone regarding the costs. David Monk, 3720 Emerald Street, stated that he was an applicant for the Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority (LRAPA). He opined that while he might not be the most qualified candidate, he spent more time with the board than any other candidate. He felt there was great value in the work of the LRAPA. He averred the local airshed was not well-addressed by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) because the department offices were located in Portland and officials were less familiar with it. He said City Attorney Glenn Klein indicated in a 2003 legal opinion that when the at-large position on the LRAPA board would expire in March 2005, the Eugene representative must take that position. He believed that the Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 468A(120) was clear in this regard as it specified that an at-large member was only a participant if the board did not have five members or if there was an even number serving on the board. He encouraged the council to direct the City Manager Dennis Taylor to solicit an expedited opinion from legal counsel for LRAPA's board to retain one at-large board member and appoint a second one at a time when Eugene would seat its new representative. Mayor Piercy closed the Public Forum and opened the floor for councilor comments and questions. Councilor Pap6 thanked those who testified. He wished to compliment in particular the work of the group CAFHN. He commended their testimony and their research and materials, adding that the latter was very thorough. He asked the City Manager if the council would be working out a process and whether it was getting too far ahead of the Planning Commission. City Manager Taylor reported that he had conferred with Interim Director of Planning and Development Susan Muir and members of the neighborhood. He said Ms. Muir was working on the issue and would be responding to their concerns, specifically what kind of proposal would be made to the Planning Commission and how the options could be furthered refined. He offered to provide a written response from Ms. Muir to address the concerns regarding building height and mass. Councilor Pap6 responded that he hoped the planning would be fully vetted prior to coming before the Planning Commission and ultimately the City Council. City Manager Taylor called it an important conversation to have with all neighborhoods. Councilor Pap6 expressed appreciation for the testimony from the firefighters. He clarified that Station 9 was staffed at 75 percent but did not have an engine company. Councilor Pap~ observed that the Santa Clara park issue had brought the community together. He thanked the SCCSPOS members for their testimony. Continuing, Councilor Pap~ asked the City Manager to respond to testimony about the draft PROS plan and potential involvement of SDC money. City Manager Taylor replied that the draft plan was a proposal from the Mayor's committee that was working its way toward council consideration and adoption and/or modification. He did not believe that the proposal involved SDCs. Councilor Pap~ related that he had been contacted by some concerned citizens whose property had been listed in the plan. MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 9, 2005 Page 6 Regular Session