Item 2A: Approval of City Council Minutes

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Mr. Clark believed that the City currently faced a significant reduction in SDC revenue and asked if there were any venues available to use congressional appropriations or similar earmarks to fund the develop- ment of local park lands. Ms. Wilson responded that the federal government had generally determined that park land development was primarily a local concern and was not subject to federal funding mechanisms. Ms. Wilson further commented on the continued importance of relating to the public how federal funds could be used for projects such as Forest Legacy but not for local park land development. Mr. Clark requested further clarification regarding the nature of the Metro Waterways General Investiga- tive Study included in the Updates and Programmatic requests portion of the federal priority project list. Ms. Wilson replied that the Metro Waterways project was intended to restore natural habitats along the Amazon Creek waterways and to protect and improve local water resources in those areas. Mr. Clark understood that the Metro Waterways project concerned the aesthetic, recreational and ecological preservation of the Amazon Creek waterway areas and was not singularly focused on water quality protection. Ms. Wilson concurred with Mr. Clark's understanding of the matter. Ms. Medary, responding to a comment from Mr. Clark regarding the Metro Waterways project, stated that some but not all of the stormwater in West Eugene drained into the Amazon Creek after it had been treated. Ms. Medary further commented that the Metro Waterways project addressed habitat improve- ments, water quality improvements and recreational access. Ms. Piercy commented that she and the Council members continued to be fully committed to their goal of developing a park within one-half-mile of each neighborhood area in the City. She further noted it was the goal of the council to ensure the establishment of good parks and services throughout the community. Ms. Piercy averred that the continued preservation and enhancement of the Amazon Creek waterways would contribute to the continued economic and environmental prosperity of Eugene. Ms. Medary reminded those present that the Metro Waterways General Investigative Study addressed not only Amazon Creek and Cedar Creek, but also a multitude of other water bodies in Eugene and the surrounding communities. Mr. Clark, seconded by Ms. Taylor, moved to adopt the 2010 Federal Priority Project List recommendations. The motion passed unanimously, 7:0. Ms. Piercy adjourned the meeting at 1:18 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jon Ruiz City Manager (Recorded by Wade Hicks) MINUTES—Eugene City Council January 13, 2009 Page 6 Work Session