CC Minutes - 08/22/01 Work Session

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Johnson said that ODOT had indicated the issue was more complex than inflation, and it had no further information to offer. Mr. Kelly suggested the number be inflated by two percent yearly for the six years since the estimate. Ms. Nathanson, seconded by Mr. Farr, moved to amend the amendment to read: Shaft City pursue funding and transportation and land use approval to facilitate construction of the West Eugene Parkway? Ms. Nathanson thought the amendment incorporated all the concepts mentioned by councilors. Ms. Bettman wanted the price of the parkway in the question, noting that other councilors mentioned that it should be included. Mr. Meisner supported the amendment, pointing out the explanation for the measure included the amount of funding. The amendment to the amendment passed, 4:3; Ms. Taylor, Ms. Bettman, and Mr. Kelly voting no. The amendment to the motion passed, 4:3; Ms. Taylor, Ms. Bettman, and Mr. Kelly voting no. The motion passed, 4:3; Ms. Taylor, Ms. Bettman, and Mr. Kelly voting no. Mr. PapS, seconded by Mr. Meisner, moved to extend the meeting by 15 minutes, spending 7-1/2 minutes on one of the remaining items and 7-1/2 minutes for the other remaining item. The motion passed, 6:1, Mr. Farr voting no. Mr. Farr left the meeting. Ms. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Kelly, moved to adopt the revised explanation for Measure 20-53 drafted by the City Attorney. Ms. Bettman, seconded by Mr. Kelly, moved to amend the motion by substituting the explanation with the explanation in her e-maih City Council is asking voters, through this baflot measure, whether to address transportation issues in west Eugene through a combination of strategies to improve safety, capacity, and operational efficiency. City would pursue short-term strategies to preserve/improve existing roadways in west Eugene, including improvements to West 11th west of Beltline; Beltline from West 11th to Roosevelt; and the West 11~h - Beltline intersection. City would also work with local and state governments to develop comprehensive long-term transportation strategies for west Eugene that may include: traffic flow improvements on West 11~h Avenue east of Beltline; new or enhanced roadways to improve street connectivity; increased use of alternative modes such as transit, bike paths, and possible commuter rail. If this measure passes, XX acres of wetlands west of Beltline would be preserved. Other costs, environmental and traffic impacts are yet to be determined. If this measure and other City measure on same harlot (West Eugene Parkway) MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 22, 2001 Page 8 Work Session