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portion of the West Eugene Parkway would be part of the charette. Mr. Kelly wanted to ensure that any answer was not arrived at before the process occurred. Mr. Carlson said staff also assumed that the charette would include the modifications the council previously made to the West Eugene Parkway. Responding to a question from Ms. Bettman, Mr. Carlson said that staff was asking the OTC to retain the funding currently programmed in the State Transportation Improvement Program for one more year for improvements in the entire corridor, not just Unit lA. Responding to a question from Mr. Meisner, Mr. Carlson said that before inviting other stakeholders, the City would go the OTC and get its concurrence on the steps outlined in the meeting packet. At that time, staff would design the charette and determine the invitees. He thought that key OTC and ODOT staff would be present. Ms. Taylor asked when the charette would occur. Mayor Torrey indicated the date was not fixed. Mr. Carlson envisioned the charette would be an all-day event. Mayor Torrey said that the council would have to determine which four councilors attended the charette as five or more councilors constituted a quorum. Mr. Kelly expressed appreciation for the flexibility shown by ODOT and the OTC. He envisioned that part of the ultimate solution would be a road project but other techniques such as Bus Rapid Transit, commuter rail, land use, and transportation demand management would also be part of the solution. Ms. Nathanson considered the charette to be an intensive project that would depend on expert judgment and skill rather than a time for political posturing. She questioned what she could add as a councilor to that effort. She believed that staff had heard the input and concerns of the council. She thought it good if the council could be present to observe, but she had not planned on being there to help design a project or discuss potential changes to zoning maps. Mr. Rayor thanked staff for the clear and understandable meeting packet material and for putting together the proposal. He suggested the charette be video-taped. Ms. Bettman indicated she was interested in attending the charette. Mr. Meisner supported the motion and was enthusiastic about it. He said the charette was an incredibly ambitious exercise. The motion passed unanimously, 7:0. The meeting adjourned at 10:11 p.m. Respectfully submitted, James R. Johnson City Manager (Recorded by Kimberly Young) MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 23, 2001 Page 12 Regular Meeting