CC Minutes - 09/23/98 Work Session

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S. Eugene Celebration Mr. Lee said the City's transfer of the Eugene Celebration event to private management was a great success, particularly the Breakfast held at Skinner Butte. Mayor Torrey added that a report from Downtown Eugene, Inc., was forthcoming. U. Gilham Grade School Project Mayor Torrey thanked the Marines for their extensive work in replacing a drainage ditch at Gilham Grade School, complimenting staff as well for arranging the timely issuance of permits. V. National Council of Mayors Mayor Torrey said he has been invited to participate in a discussion at the National Council of Mayors about programs for kids from the time period of 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.--the major time period when criminal activities by youth take place. The event was scheduled for September 24 in Salt Lake City. W. Library Area Design Mayor Torrey asked if there was any interest on the part of the council to review design suggestions from the public for the area around a new library. The information was gathered by local architects at the Eugene Celebration. The council expressed interest. II. ACTION: INITIATION OF METRO PLAN AMENDMENT PROCEEDINGS, GLENWOOD JURISDICTION Mayor Torrey declared a potential conflict of interest, turned the meeting over to Council President Pat Farr, and removed himself from the discussion. Mr. Farr noted that the Springfield City Council last week initiated the Metro Plan amendment proceeding and asked if it were necessary for the City of Eugene to do likewise. Jan Childs, Planning Division Manager, said it was not legally necessary for the council to take action to initiate the plan amendment, but it was doing so at the Springfield City Council's request. Mr. Farr moved, seconded by Mr. Tollenaar, to initiate a Type ! amendment to the Metropolitan Area General Plan to transfer Glenwood from the City of Eugene to the City of Springfield. MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 23, 1998 Page 4 11:30 a.m.