Item 1: FY08-FY13 Draft Capital Improvement Program

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Attachment A (cont.) Mr. Huberd stated in response to two recommendations from the Planning Commission to the Budget Committee two years ago, citizen involvement efforts had been expanded and traffic calming, neighborhood tree stocking, and street lighting projects were included in both the FY06-11 and FY08-13 CIP as funded projects. In response to Mr. Carroll, Mr. Nystrom said the history of Mixed Use Centers (MUCs) was not extensive. However, the Royal Node was an integral part of the master plan efforts for the CIP. In response to Mr. Hledik, Mr. Huberd confirmed that all projects in the transportation section were included in Transplan. Mr. Huberd added that the Delta Ponds overpass project was funded primarily with federal monies. In response to Ms. Kneeland, Mr. Huberd stated historically there had not been a very high level of citizen involvement in the CIP process. During the current process, staff had met with the NLC, and suggested that projects be included by neighborhoods. Additionally, the CIP and projects by neighborhood were included on the City of Eugene webpages. Responding to Mr. Hledik, Mr. Huberd stated the reformat process for the CIP had not included maps identifying city-funded and other-funded projects as suggested by the Planning Commission two years ago. Mr. Hledik encouraged staff to include a diagram that identified city, county, state and Lane Transit District funded projects. Mr. Carroll said the CIP document was very readable document. In response to a question from Mr. Carroll, Mr. Huberd said smaller, generic projects that had not yet been identified, were grouped together for funding. Mr. Nystrom reminded the Planning Commission the CIP public hearing was scheduled for December 12, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sloat Room. The Commission would deliberate on December 12, and a second meeting was scheduled for December 18, if needed. He said it was appropriate to submit comments, suggestions and questions with the CIP recommendation to the Budget Committee and City Council.