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2.CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda B. Ratification of Intergovernmental Relations Committee Actions of February 12 and March 26, 2003 C. Approval of City Parks - 4J Land Exchange for Southside Elementary School Mr. Pap6, seconded by Councilor Nathanson, moved to approve the items on the Consent Calendar. Councilor Bettman pulled Item C from the Consent Calendar. Roll call vote; the motion to adopt the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item C passed unanimously, 8:0. Councilor Bettman asked if the value of the two sites in question had been determined, and if that valuation was part of the process. She asked how certain values would be reflected in the ultimate agreement. Parks Division Manager Johnny Medlin said the parcels were adjacent to each other, and staff believed the values were like, but that each property had different encumbrances. The reason one parcel was larger than the other was because of its proximity to Chambers Street, and needed additional space for runoff for game play. He said that an appraisal of the two sites was not done, but he believed a square footage evaluation would be similar. Councilor Bettman wanted to support the proposal but believed that the City should do a property appraisal as part of a due diligence process. She noted that Parcel A, the site being transferred to the district, abutted Amazon Creek. She asked if that precluded the naturalization of the channel. Mr. Medlin clarified that the parcel was 50 feet from the top of the bank, which the City believed was adequate to address future riparian issues that may arise. He noted that the City also owned the property on the south side of the channel, which facilitated its ability to manage the area as desired. Councilor Bettman asked where the school district would access the property. Bill Hirsch, School District 4J Facilities Director, said 15th Avenue would be bus-only during school hours, and there would be an entry for vehicle access from 14th Avenue and Polk Street, and 14th Avenue would be extended at the City's request. Mr. Hirsch added that the district was aware of the need to consider the riparian areas, and the access at that point would be impervious surface. Councilor Bettman wanted to support the exchange but continued to be concerned about the lack of an appraisal and would not support the exchange without one. Councilor Pap6 supported the proposed land exchange, saying the two parcels in question were level. He asked what would happen to the schools on the site once the new school was built. Mr. MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 28, 2003 Page 3 Regular Meeting