CC Minutes -05/09/12 Work Session

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Mr. Clark appreciated the intent of Ms. Taylor's motion but did not think the project would go forward if it passed. He pointed out that no government entity lost tax revenue that was not collected in the first place. Mr. Zelenka highlighted the greater financial risk of projects constructed in downtown. He believed that the property in question would continue to be vacant in the absence of an incentive. The motion failed, 6:2; Ms. Taylor and Mr. Brown voting yes. Mr. Brown did not think anyone had made a successful argument that the proposal was the highest and best use of the property. He preferred to see it developed for mixed -use residential rather than dedicated to a transient student monoculture. He repeated his concerns about the environmental assessment and questioned the adequacy of the triple bottom line analysis. No one had demonstrated that there was a shortage of student housing. He did not think projected enrollment demonstrated a future shortage. Tenants who occupied the development would come from other existing rental units and disadvantage current landlords. He did not find the development to be in the public interest. Ms. Taylor agreed with Mr. Brown's remarks. She suggested that the site could be developed in a manner more in the public interest. She did not think the council had taken sufficient time to review the project. Ms. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Brown, moved to postpone action. The motion failed, 6:2; Ms. Taylor and Mr. Brown voting yes. The amended motion passed, 6:2; Ms. Taylor and Mr. Brown voting no. Mayor Piercy adjourned the meeting at 1:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ,8 tt. J vAk� Beth Forrest City Recorder (Recorded by Kimberly Young) MINUTES— Eugene City Council May 9, 2012 Page 5 Work Session