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MINUTES Eugene City Council Interviews for Planning Commission and Budget Committee McNutt Room--City Hall April 27, 1999 5:30 p.m. COUNCILORS PRESENT: Scott Meisner, Betty Taylor, Gary Rayor, David Kelly, Gary Pap8 (after 7:30 p.m.). COUNCILORS ABSENT: Pat Farr, Bobby Lee, Nancy Nathanson. City Council President Scott Meisner called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.. The following applicants were invited to interview for appointment to the Planning Commission: 1) Robed Duncan; 2) Shawn Winkler-Rios; 3) Eric Hall; 4) Jon Belcher; 5) Lance Lindahl; and 6) Al Burns. Mr. Meisner welcomed each Planning Commission applicant to their scheduled 15-minute interview, and councilors issued the following questions to each applicant: 1) The Metropolitan Plan, adopted City plans and policies, and the City Council Goals provide guidance on a number of key issues for the City's elected officials and its boards and commission. A. In your opinion, which issues should be given highest priority by the Planning Commission over the next four years? B. In your opinion, which issues should be given highest priority by the Planning Commission over the next four years? 2) The Planning Commission must often balance competing interests when it develops planning documents and makes land use decisions. In your opinion, what are the most important factors for the Planning Commission to consider in its decision-making? 3) In light of the council-adopted Growth Management policies, how can the commission ensure that the concept of compact urban growth is clearly articulated and implemented through City plans and land use regulations? Do you have an opinion about, or experience with, design review or design standards? 4) In your opinion, what is the relationship between City Council and the Planning Commission? 5) Is there anything you wish to add? Do you have any questions of us? MINUTES--Eugene City Council Interviews April 27, 1999 Page 1 5:30 p.m.