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M I N U T E S
Eugene City Council
Boards and Commissions Interviews
Council Chamber—Eugene City Hall
November 19, 2007
5 p.m.
COUNCILORS PRESENT: Bonny Bettman, George Poling, Chris Pryor, Betty Taylor, Mike Clark,
Alan Zelenka.
COUNCILORS ABSENT: Andrea Ortiz.
Council Vice President Chris Pryor called the meeting of the City Council to order.
A. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS
The council interviewed applicants for positions on the City’s Planning Commission. Those interviewed
were Heidi Beierle and Susannah Meininger. Each applicant was asked the following questions: Ms.
Solomon arrived between the interviews.
1. Why did you apply for the Planning Commission and what do you hope to contribute? What
key issues would you hope to address as a member of the Planning Commission?
2. What is your experience working with a group effectively and especially with regard to long
processes? Have you had prior experience working with groups in a collective manner?
3. How do you believe the Planning Commission can be most effective in their role as an advi-
sory body to the City Council? Do you have ideas on how to help the City Council make good
planning decisions?
4. The Planning Commission must often balance competing interests when developing planning
documents and making land use decisions. In your opinion, what are the most important fac-
tors for the Planning Commission to consider in its decision making?
5. Please share your views on how the Planning Commission can foster involvement of the whole
community in long-range planning projects.
Mr. Pryor thanked each candidate and indicated that the council would be making a decision on which
candidate to select on November 26, 2007. He invited candidates to watch the meeting on their computers
or televisions.
The meeting adjourned at 5:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Boards and Commissions Interviews
Angel Jones
City Manager pro tem
(Recorded by Kimberly Young)
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Boards and Commissions Interviews