Senate Exec to hold open meeting in lieu of full Senate session

6/3/2014 update: Because of problems getting a quorum for this last minute meeting, the Senate Exec will meet with those senators that are available, to make progress on the issues below. Room 110 LAW, public.

6/1/2014: Senate to meet Wed June 4 in an extraordinary session on conduct, athletics, kitchen.

Room 110 LAW, 3PM, Agenda here. Note room change. No live video, but I’ll see what my phone can do for a recording.

Agenda includes further action on fixing the student conduct code, faculty oversight of athletics, and the administration’s plan to put a large industrial kitchen and woodshop on two blocks of residential land between 17th and 19th and Moss and Columbia. (Thanks for correction) See motion here from Fifield (Architecture), Ellis (Business), and Keyes (Architecture and current FAC Chair). SPQUO.

From the May Fairmount Neighborhood Association minutes:

UO Central Kitchen
Martina Oxoby from campus planning and Michael Griffel from UO Housing provided an update about the planned central kitchen on UO property between Moss Alley and Columbia and 17th and 19th. It will replace the kitchens in Carson and Bean. A wood shop is currently on the site, and is in bad shape.
UO buys a lot of local produce and meats to be able to make enough food for all the students. UO has been doing land banking. This space was selected as the best place for this size and shape of project. It will be less than three stories high and cover between 22,000 and 24,000 square feet. There will be an open space framework and green space. They are on the second try for a design build agreement. The first process failed because it was over budget. They are working with Chambers construction and Robertson Sherwood architects. They are trying to contain costs and build to LEED gold. The intent is to create an efficient attractive space that fits in with the neighborhood.
Martina distributed handouts, which include a map showing location; a blow up of detail of landscape level and site plan; and elevations showing the main entrance and northwest corner view. They are trying to prevent large vehicles from going into the neighborhood, instead pulling trucks down 19th and down Moss alley.

They are working on a proposal to either move the houses on site or demolish them, and will know status of those within the next few days. The university wants the houses to be moved and there has been interest.
Q: What is the highest elevation?
A: On Columbia about 23 feet, just ceiling height.
Q: Have you been in touch with fire station and track meets?
A: We are working with the city
Q: There will be 2500 square feet of freezers and coolers. What about the sound of compressors? What hours are you operating? Where do employees park? In the east campus plan, construction traffic is not allowed east of construction area. It’s part of city code.
A: The wood shop will keep traditional business hours. Hours for the kitchen are extensive. It could be 24 hours. The bakery starts at 3 or 4 and mostly done by 3-4 pm. Some things may cook at night when staff are not there. Staff will be there from 3 am. Catered events can go late. The same employees already there, and will use the same parking. UO is working with engineers on sounds and smells.
Q: there is no maximum noise ordinance in Eugene. If a noise complaint is filed, would you have to shut down?
A: We hope noise will be less than Carson kitchen. The level of efficiency of equipment should be good. The cafeteria will remain in Carson. Just the bottom kitchen is being replaced. There will probably be 2-3 semi loads a day.
Q: Are you dealing with traffic impact of the golf carts on the streets?
A: We are working on training with health and safety, UOPD, and the city.
Q: Are you going to resurface the alley?
A: Yes from 17th to the south end of the site. It’s not going all the way to 19th.
Q: It’s not higher than 23 feet?
A : It will be 23 feet on the street side and no more than 30 feet. We are trying to reduce the budget.
Q: What about light pollution at night?
A: Part of LEED is not to impact night sky. There will just be lights for pedestrian safety. We’re conscious about keeping light levels down.
We can put in less glass if neighbors want less transparency.
Q: Will recycling be more advanced than Carson?
A: Carson has 100% recycling of food. It’s a most sophisticated composting program. It’s all done through UO recycling and solid waste. Some goes to the urban farm. Last year we were at 60% and this year almost 100% with food. The wood shop uses scraps and recycles.
Q: What’s going to happen to the two private properties?
A: They are going to remain in private hands. Karen Hyatt: UO has alerted every private property owner adjacent or across street.
Q: Are you going to put up permanent signs designating truck routes?
A: We can’t control trucks, but can influence. Maybe work with city to prohibit through trucks on streets.