06.17.2020 City Council Work Session Minutes

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Council Discussion: • Councilor Syrett - stated this is a great reminder of the good work the community has asked the City to undertake; stated in regard to the Riverfront Park, she is happy to see the commitment to honor the history of this part of the city and its significance to the African American community; expressed appreciation for creation of the wellness check protocol for seniors; stated she is very pleased to hear of the energy efficiency measures implemented at Echo Hollow Pool; stated the projects and work are inspiring and show what can be accomplished with the support of the community. • Councilor Zelenka - expressed approval of the carbon footprint and energy savings at Echo Hollow Pool; asked if the new pool will be yards or meters; expressed appreciation for the wellness for seniors innovation; stated the across -the -river exhibit at Riverfront Park will be a good tribute to the community's history; stated these bond projects are stimulus projects and create jobs in the community; urged staff to keep up the good work and do more. • Councilor Pryor - expressed deep appreciation for staff being able to keep an eye on the long- term goals, which is what capital improvement projects are, and do them in a sustainable, environmentally safe and strategic way; said he is impressed at staffs ability to be adaptable and flexible to the changing landscape, due to COVID or other situations, looking at short-term needs and situations and using them to produce something even better. • Councilor Clark - asked what impacts there would be to the specific projects mentioned in this presentation if the Parks and Recreation System Development Charge methodology does not change. • Councilor Yeh - stated she is impressed with the projects coming out of the City's Parks and Open Space and Recreation divisions; expressed appreciation for the variety and caliber of the programs, and staffs creativeness in thinking about how to serve the community. • Councilor Semple - expressed appreciation for the great work staff is doing and encouraged them to keep it up. • Mayor Vinis - stated she is open to having walking meetings with Councilors as part of the City Manager's Activity Challenge. • Councilor Clark - congratulated Sarah Medary on her first official meeting as City Manager. The meeting adjourned at 1:11 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ,&Ci, d ,,� Beth Forrest City Recorder (Recorded by Jessica Gebb) Link to the webcast of this City Council meeting here. MINUTES - Eugene City Council June 17, 2020 Page 2 Work Session