Item 2A: Approval of City Council Minutes

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Mr. Pryor concurred with Mayor Piercy and with Mr. Brown that the council was in poor financial shape. He said if there were ways the City could work with the County to make it whole to the degree possible, he would support that. The County served the same citizens the City did. However, he did not want that to occur at the expense of something else. Mr. Pryor pointed out the council frequently dealt with financial issues but did not refer them all to the ballot. He further pointed out that the citizens had the right to refer the issue. He noted that the City did not put the condemnation of the Beverly and Green properties out for a vote, and that action had involved a financial decision. Mr. Brown asserted that if the council did not adopt the plan, everyone’s taxes would go down. Mr. Brown referred to page 157 of the Agenda Item Summary, and pointed out that the voters voted on urban renewal throughout the 1990s and had been supportive. He suggested the best way to come to consensus was to let the voters decide. Mr. Brown requested an update on the plan to buy the building across from Lane Community College at 1059 Willamette Street. City Manager Ruiz recalled the council’s most recent direction not to pursue acquisition of the building. Mr. Brown asked why it was mentioned in the plan on page 23. Ms. Nobel Flannery indicated the reference could be taken out in advance of the May 24 meeting. Recalling the plan was drafted in the middle of February and had not been updated since. The motion passed, 5:2; Ms. Taylor and Mr. Brown voting no. Mayor Piercy noted that Ms. Ortiz was in support of the motion and adjourned the work session at 6:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jon Ruiz, City Manager (Recorded by Kimberly Young) MINUTES—City Council May 10, 2010 Page 9 Work Session