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Public Forum: City Hall Options
Meeting Date: December 10, 2012 Agenda Item Number: 6
Department: Central Services Staff Contact: Kristie Hammitt
www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5524
ISSUE STATEMENT
The purpose of this agenda item is to provide the public an opportunity to make comments
directly to the City Council regarding the options the council is considering related to replacing
City Hall.
BACKGROUND
In July 2012, the City Council heard information resulting from the City Hall Advisory Committee
regarding strategies and discussion points that could assist staff and decision-makers when
considering city hall options. The City Council appointed a council subcommittee to more fully
consider that and other information to assist the full council in selecting the preferred option.
Five meetings of the City Council Subcommittee on City Hall were held between September 19 and
November 19. The Council received subcommittee updates in work sessions on October 22 and
November 14 and November 21. Councilors Clark, Pryor and Zelenka, and staff reported on
subcommittee discussions and project process, and the council provided feedback and input
regarding the subcommittee process. In these discussions, the council expressed strong support
for a public forum on the subject of a new city hall and identified the need for a council workshop
on city hall planning, to provide for a fuller discussion among councilors on project values and
options. There was general agreement that the subcommittee had finished its work.
A City Council workshop on city hall planning was held on December 4. Public open houses have
been scheduled for December 7 and December 10, both from 4 - 6 p.m. in the Atrium building. A
public forum at the regular City Council meeting on December 10 will provide an opportunity for
members of the public to comment on city hall planning following the open houses. At the
December 12 meeting, staff will report on the public feedback received at the open houses and the
City Council may make a final site selection for continued City Hall planning.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
No City Manager recommendation. This is a forum for public comment.
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SUGGESTED MOTION
No motions provided.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: Kristie Hammitt
Telephone: 541-682-5524
Staff E-Mail: Kristie.a.hammitt@ci.eugene.or.us
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