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April 1, 1999 Cal Young Neighborhood Association Meeting Recap In attendance: Jim Johnson, City Manager Gary Pape, City Councilor Jeff Lankston (Maintenance Director -AIC) City of Eugene Diane Bishop, Bicycle Coordinator, City of Eugene Ken Tollenaar David Piercy - 4 -J, Assistant to the Superintendent Dave Smyth - 4 -J (Sheldon Principal) Panel of 4 -J individuals to answer questions Dick Beers, Cal Young Neighborhood contact Arnold Hultberg, meeting organizer & resident Sylvia Gillings, meeting organizer & resident Approximately 125 people attended the meeting. Agenda items included: Neighborhood reorganization Sheldon Multi -use Facility East Bank Bike Trail Sign up sheets were provided at the meeting hall entrance and everyone was asked to sign in. Dick Beers talked briefly about the Cal Young Neighbors and asked for interested parties to step forward to keep the neighborhood association alive. Dick introduced David Piercy from 4 -J. David spoke of the reason for the proposed multi -use facilities. He gave some background about what 4 -J officials considered when planning for either the 1 or 4 facility options. He acknowledged concerns about parking, increased traffic, litter and other items of concern to citizens and residents in the immediate area. He also noted the need to accommodate growth in the coming years and making use of the money available now, before costs increase. He mentioned that the school board has asked for options and will discuss this matter again in June. He opened the floor to questions /comments /concerns. The residents were very respectful of the speakers and other opinions presented at this meeting. I felt it was a very healthy exchange of information. The most frequently noted positive points were: • The need for kids to have a positive outlet, sports, events and interaction rather than having time on their hands and potentially getting into trouble. • Sheldon students indicated they would like to have a facility where they could have "home" games. • Preserve team spirit, help our kids work toward something positive for their school. • Some residents like the idea of a facility at Sheldon, the sounds of kids having fun is a good thing.