CC Minutes - 03/05/01 Work Session

Home Browse Search

Ms. Taylor indicated she would vote against the amendment because she thought a public hearing was needed before the council approved the final design. The amendment to the motion passed, 7:1; Ms. Taylor voting no. Ms. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Fart, moved to amend the motion by having a public hearing before the design was approved. Mr. Pap~ asked how many hearings on the design of Ayres Road had been held. Mr Lyle said that since 1996, several meetings had been held about the design of Ayres Road as well as meetings regarding the Delta Highway design. All affected property owners were notified of those meetings. Mr. Pap~ questioned the need for a public hearing given the input that had occurred before. Mr. Meisner agreed. He thought the input that occurred exceeded the input for most projects. Mr. Rayor did not support the amendment because of the many input sessions already held, and because the staff recommendation recognized the balance between competing goals. Mr. Kelly agreed with Mr. Pap~, Mr. Meisner, and Mr. Rayor, for the reasons previously cited. He said that staff had been working extensively with the parties involved. He said if the council planned to approve the design with no changes he might agree, but the amendment to the motion persuaded him otherwise. Responding to a question from Ms. Bettman, Mr. Lyle recommended any additional public hearing be focused on design as the subject of finance could be addressed at the public hearing regarding the formation of the LID. The council would also have an opportunity to comment on the LID. Responding to a question from Ms. Taylor, Mr. Lyle confirmed that the council's action did not represent final action on the design. Ms. Taylor hoped staff would seriously consider an off-street bicycle path. The motion to amend failed, 6:2; Mr. Fart and Ms. Taylor voting yes. The motion as amended passed unanimously, 8:0. MINUTES--Eugene City Council March 5, 2001 Page 8 Work Session