CC Minutes - 11/14/05 Mtg - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Charles Biggs , 540 Antelope Drive, thanked the council and mayor for their careful consideration of appointees to citizen committees. He thanked the council for appointing him to the Whilamut Natural Area Citizen Advisory Committee so he could serve with David Sonnichsen, one of the mayor’s nominations to the committee. He joined in the remarks of others speaking in support of Mr. Monk. Mr. Biggs hoped that all public meetings involving Eugene appointments appeared in the City’s Public Meetings Calendar. Mr. Biggs reported that Rob Handy was a new co-chair of the Neighborhood Leaders Council. Mayor Piercy closed the Public Forum called for council responses to comments made in the forum. Councilor Kelly thanked all those who appeared to testify. He applauded the efforts of the Eugene Library Foundation. He noted that the Authors and Artists Fair was scheduled for December 3 at the Public Library from 7 to 10 p.m. The event was free. th Councilor Kelly asked City Manager Dennis Taylor to follow-up on the conversion of the intersection at 10 Avenue and Olive Street. He expressed disappointment that the HRAC was not notified in advance, and asked that the City work with the committee and LILA on the issue to determine if there was something that satisfied all parties. Speaking to the testimony of Mr. Wiley, Councilor Kelly recalled that the several councilors suggested the connector be named in honor of the Shelton-McMurphey Johnson House. He asked that the manager return with information about the status of that issue. Councilor Ortiz shared Councilor Kelly’s interest in the signal issue. Councilor Papé also shared Councilor Kelly’s interest in the signal issue. Councilor Papé expressed pride in the Eugene Library Foundation and noted that it raised $4 million prior to construction of the library and then realized an additional amount to fill the gap between the estimated and actual construction costs. He noted the contribution to that effort made by the late Tom Wiper. Councilor Papé spoke to the remarks made regarding the River Avenue project and said while the process was not perfect, he thought it would lead to a good outcome that could be implemented soon. Responding to a question from Councilor Papé, City Manager Taylor indicated he would follow up on the question of public notice regarding meetings conducted by other agencies that included Eugene representa- tives. Councilor Bettman also recognized the members of the Eugene Library Foundation for their contributions to the community. th Councilor Bettman requested more information about the conversion of the intersection at 10 Avenue and Olive Street and suggested a process be established for such situations that allowed for comment from the HRAC. MINUTES—Eugene City Council November 14, 2005 Page 4 Regular Meeting