AMENDED Agenda Packet 6-24-19 Meeting

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MINUTES – Eugene City Council Work Session May 28, 2019 Page 1 MINUTES Eugene City Council Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 May 28, 2019 5:30 p.m. Councilors Present: Emily Semple, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, Jennifer Yeh, Mike Clark, Claire Syrett Councilors Absent: Greg Evans, Chris Pryor Mayor Vinis opened the May 28, 2019, work session of the Eugene City Council. 1.EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(e) 2.WORK SESSION: Franklin Boulevard Transformation Project UpdateAssociate Transportation Planner Larisa Varela presented informatin about the projectincluding the timeline, public involvement plan, and draft design concepts.Council Discussion •Councilor Syrett– expressed appreciation for and previous experience with thepresentation; expressed opposition to making street wider per multiway boulevardtrade-offs; noted lack of comparison to Pioneer Parkway with regard to mediumbikeway options; asked how EmX would interact with roundabouts; inquired if ODOTowns East Gateway I-5 off-ramp and how planning would work with ODOT. •Councilor Zelenka– discussed roundabouts in other locations; asked why roundaboutswould be a safer form of intersection; discussed potential for safety and efficiencyimpacts in relation to experience with roundabouts; inquired about East Gatewayformat and pedestrian feedback regarding lack of safety; expressed support forroundabouts. •Councilor Taylor– shared concerns about roundabouts; discussed what ultimatepurpose of corridor is for and what it should be for; discussed experience with corridorand suggested need for way to intersect with streets in the corridor; expressed desire todo something about street interactions. •Councilor Yeh – expressed appreciation for presentation; reiterated commentsopposing wider street and two-way bike way; expressed concerns with roundaboutsand inquired about data about roundabouts in various street forms; discussed bikesignaling at Hayden Bridge; expressed approval for roundabout options and experiencewith green space in corridors. •Councilor Clark – expressed appreciation for work done by staff and publicinvolvement; opposed making street wider and shared lack of excitement aboutroundabouts; discussed use and efficiency of automobiles and access to businesses;asked about limiting or diminishing access points to businesses; inquired if staff havesolicited public input about the issue of access; discussed conversations with businessowners and public about fears about losing frontage in front of businesses. ATTACHMENT C June 24, 2019, Meeting – Item 3A