CC Minutes - 04/12/00 Work Session

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Emily Fox, 455 E. 31st, Eugene, urged the elected officials to keep the Hyundai and speedway site protected. She stated the Eugene Planning Department in 1995 said the Hyundai site has seasonal wetlands that provide critical habitat for amphibian species and species adaptable to seasonably wet areas. She sang a song about frogs. Lisa Marie Di Vincent, 2955 McKenrich, Eugene, said that Hyundai told the building officials that building phase three was not essential to phase one or two. She said from the start, Hyundai understood the conditions under which they were allowed to build in Eugene. She added instead of respecting the original contract, Hyundai thinks they deserve special treatment. She encouraged the elected officials to designate the HG speedway and other sites as recommended by the planning commissions. Michael O'Conner, 1830 Willowcreek Circle, stated he works for Hyundai and is proud of them. He said Hyundai trained him and they treat their employees right. He said that jobs are important and the compromises that have been put forth should be looked at. Michael Garvin, 5550 Franklin, Eugene, stated that Hyundai has no real investment in Eugene and they don't have a good record overseas. He said he wouldn't be upset if they left the area. Jennifer Gleason, 1031 W. 10th, Eugene, stated that she wants to see the elected officials apply the criteria to protect the wetlands. Pam Brooks, 3920 Kinsrow, Eugene, said that Hyundai is a company that goes into a community and destroys the environment. She said Eugene wants to protect what is left of the environment of the area. She said the Willamette River is now one of the most polluted in the country. She said there shouldn't be toxic waste going into the river. She asked the elected officials to listen to the people and pay attention. Kathy Ging, 2878 Harris St., Eugene, said the pollution of the Willamette River is an albatross. She added that the Willamette River is now the tenth worst river in the country because of toxic wastes. She said by expanding another phase, the Willamette River will become worse because of Hyundai. MOTION: to hold the written record open until April 26, 2000 at 5:00 p.m. to submit additional materials that would constitute the record for the Board of Commissioners. Morrison MOVED, Weeldreyer SECONDED. Dwyer stated that it was appropriate to keep the record open as there were requests to keep it open until April 26, 2000 at 5:00 p.m. VOTE: 5-0. MOTION: to keep the record open for additional written requests to Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 5:00 p.m. for the Eugene City Council. Lee MOVED, Taylor SECONDED. VOTE: 9 -0.