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Public Hearing: Civic Stadium
Meeting Date: April 25, 2011 Agenda Item Number: 4
Department: Central Services Staff Contact: Sarah Medary
www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-6877
ISSUE STATEMENT
The public hearing provides an opportunity for community members and others to offer input on the
future of Civic Stadium, including the potential roles for the Eugene City Council and City of Eugene.
BACKGROUND
A majority of the council on March 16, 2011, adopted a motion to explore providing input to the Eugene
4J School District on disposition of the Civic Stadium property. Specifically, the council directed the
City Manager to ask whether 4J would accept input on the Civic Stadium site and asked the Mayor to
convene a committee to develop a recommendation. The council motion included the following
language: The council recognizes the value that historic properties contribute to community character
and livability and is aware of the needs of the 4J School District. The committee would explore a
possible public/private/nonprofit collaboration for the repair and repurposing of Civic Stadium and the
redevelopment of the rest of the site.
An ad hoc committee met on April 8. Among those joining Mayor Kitty Piercy and Councilors George
Brown and Alan Zelenka were representatives from the Save Civic Stadium group, Master Development
LLC, the Eugene YMCA, and Friendly Area Neighbors. A recommendation for a public/private/
nonprofit collaboration did not emerge in the meeting.
The council held a work session on April 13, at which Councilors Zelenka and Brown presented more
detailed information about the proposal from the Save Civic Stadium group. The council agreed to
conduct a public hearing and schedule a follow-up work session to discuss a potential recommendation
to 4J.
The Eugene 4J School Board is expected to hold regular and executive meetings in April and May,
leading to possible selection of a finalist for acquisition of Civic Stadium properties.
RELATED CITY POLICIES
-Growth Management Policies
-Effective, Accountable Municipal Government: A government that works openly,
collaboratively, and fairly with the community to achieve measurable and positive outcomes and
provide effective, efficient services.
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COUNCIL OPTIONS
The council may provide input and direction for staff follow-up. A work session tentatively is set for
May 9.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
The City Manager makes no recommendation at this time; the public hearing is an opportunity for public
comment.
SUGGESTED MOTION
No motion is offered.
ATTACHMENTS
None are provided.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: Sarah Medary
Telephone: 541-682-6877
Staff E-Mail: sarah.j.medary@ci.eugene.or.us
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