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Eugene City Council
Harris Hall,125 East 81b Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
October 22., 2014
12:00 p.m.
Councilors Present: George Brown, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, George Poling, Mike Clark, Claire Syrett,
Chris Pryor
Councilors Absent: Greg Evans
Mayor Piercy opened the October 22, 2014, City Council work session.
A. WORK SESSION: South Willamette Special Area District
Planning Director (AIC) Robin Hostick and Bill Randall, chair of the Planning Commission, gave a
PowerPoint update on the area planning project and discussed how it aligns with community values,
council goals and specific direction received.
Council discussion:
• Need to move forward and publicize project more broadly throughout the community.
• One size does not fit all in the community; maintain some flexibility for other areas.
• Appreciate work; great example of outreach to all stakeholders.
• Ultimately trying to create something great; having balance and timing is important.
• Facilitate, but don't over emphasize walking and biking.
• Need to address concerns of those residents living west of the proposed development.
B. WORK SESSION: Eugene Transportation System Plan Progress Report
Senior Transportation Planner Kurt Yeiter gave a background presentation on the Transportation
System Plan, discussing goals and outcomes.
Council discussion:
• Appreciate reflection of council goals; interested in how this will work with regional solutions.
• Need to think about demographics and how people use transportation.
• Need to look at sustainability and focus on rail instead of adding more lanes to Beltline.
• Supportive of a complete streets policy.
• Important to make TSP real for residents.
• Individual transportation will always be in demand.
The meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Chuck Crockett
Deputy City Recorder
MINUTES —Eugene City Council October 22, 2014 Page 1
Work Session