Item C: Bethel Community Park/YMCA Project Update

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relocated, larger community center in the park will require either a modification of the existing CUP approval or a new CUP approval. Parks and Open Space staff will work with the Eugene Family YMCA and their contractors to update the existing CUP consistent with changes in the updated park master plan. Prior to embarking on the land use approval process, and assuming the substantial costs associated with that process, the Y has asked the City to enter into a long-term agreement to lease the identified site to be used for the Y facility. The lease will be the topic of a future council work session. RELATED CITY POLICIES The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Project and Priority Plan, adopted by the council in May 2006, lists the following as a Priority 5 project: “Provide major community center on west side of Beltline to serve Bethel.” Priority 5 projects were defined as “projects that realize the community’s long range vision for parks, open space, recreation programs and services, but are not anticipated to be completed within the next 20 years.” The Council’s goal of “Effective, Accountable Municipal Government” and the related outcome of “Public engagement that involves the community broadly” apply to this project. The Parks and Open Space Division led an extensive public process involving hundreds of community members in making the decision to allow a larger community center in Bethel Park. COUNCIL OPTIONS No action is required at this time. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION No recommendation. SUGGESTED MOTION No motion is required. ATTACHMENTS A. Revised Master Plan Diagram FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Neil Bjӧrklund, Parks and Open Space Planning Manager Telephone: 541-682-4909 Staff E-Mail: neil.h.bjorklund@ci.eugene.or.us S:\CMO\2013 Council Agendas\M130731\S130731C.doc