CC Minutes - 09/24/2012 Work Session

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Greg Morgan and Brad Roulette were introduced. They spoke to the history of the current downtown building and its previous uses, noting one of the biggest issues LCC faces with this building is deferred maintenance. Several re -use options for the current downtown facility were presented, including: 1. Sell property outright 2. Continue to use the building for LCC purposes 3. Lease the building and individual spaces 4. Use for incubator businesses, mixed -use 5. Lease of land and building options on longer -term basis Suggestions from councilors and LCC Board members included: • Use existing building as a youth center • Consider Regional Prosperity Plan and think about ways to incorporate community needs into plans for future uses. • Maintain open communications (ongoing) as the new housing development occurs and as students begin classes in the new building. City Manager Ruiz noted that the Eugene Police will have a sub - station in the new building. Sonya Christian was introduced and provided information about the Master Plan. Ms. Christian talked about the future planning of the main LCC campus site at 30' Avenue, highlighting the following: • Wetlands protection and restoration • UGB discussion — might include Russell Creek Basin • Rezoning Goshen to Industrial. (Increased traffic on I -5 is highly possible if this happens) • Proposed new EMX route from Main Street up McVay Highway to the school • I -5 and 30 Avenue Interchange - critical to reprioritize which road projects are funded. • Glenwood Refinement Plan — could bring new commercial and business opportunities • Oakhill School Long Range Planning - submitted a building permit to add two new buildings on that site. • 40% increase in student enrollment over the past three years has resulted issue with parking and public transportation. The group talked briefly about how to speed up EmX implementation to get more lines in more places. Several people expressed hope of initiating multiple EmX lines at one time. Interim Planning Director Carolyn Burke gave a presentation about Envision Eugene, noting that the Russell Creek Basin area was among the areas discussed during this process. In -depth analysis of all potential growth analysis was done including wetlands, natural resources, potential services, and legal considerations. Councilors and LCC Board members expressed appreciation for the partnerships and collaboration that occurred and continues to occur to enhance the community. ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 6:55 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Michelle Mortensen Deputy City Recorder MINUTES — Eugene City Council September 24, 2012 Work Session Page 2