On the Agenda: Ice storm after-action report, Blue River Drive design, Lane County charter

Alan Torres, Eugene Register-Guard
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A fallen tree blocks South 70th Street during a winter storm Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Springfield, Ore.
A fallen tree blocks South 70th Street during a winter storm Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Springfield, Ore.

This week, Lane County Commissioners are scheduled to hear an after-action report on the January ice storm and vote on the design concept for the rebuild of Blue River Drive.

Lane County Board of Commissioners

To attend: These meetings take place at the Harris Hall at 125 E. Eighth Ave., Eugene. Doors to Harris Hall open at 8:45 a.m.

To watch: County commission meetings stream at bit.ly/LaneCounty-meetings, Lane County's YouTube channel, Comcast channel 21, and the GovHub Media app.

To comment: In-person commenters can sign up at the door. Online commenters should register for the Zoom meeting. To submit written comments, email publiccomment@lanecountyor.gov by noon Monday with the subject line PUBLIC COMMENT FOR MEETING DATE 4/30/2024.

MORNING SESSION

When: 9 a.m., Tuesday, April 30

What: Commissioners are scheduled to hear a report on the 2024 legislative session, an after-action report on the January ice storm. Then they will discuss recommended changes to the county charter and formally accept the grant from the state legislature to address the University District hospital closure.

AFTERNOON SESSION

When: 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 30

What: County commissioners are scheduled to vote on transferring ownership of seven streets to the city of Eugene and on the rebuild concept for Blue River Drive.

Alan Torres covers local government for the Register-Guard. He can be reached over email at atorres@registerguard.com or on X @alanfryetorres.

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