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will require changes in the governments of the River Road and Santa Clara areas. e He said the issues were who will facilitate the changes, deliver services to the area, and administer the area. Next must be considered what will be the most cost-effective method of implementing the transition. In addition, he said that other issues not answered were backyard burning, animals, sewers, and street repairs. He said the major concern of the River Road/Santa Clara residents was how they will be received by the City. Mr. Wright stated that he was very pleased with the process and with the work of the City staff in that process. Jim Hale stated that the River Road/Santa Clara area had several service needs that required attention. While some difficulties existed on both sides in the discussion, he said that some changes were taking place to facilitate discus- sion. He said he appreciated the response of the City Manager and staff. Mr. Hale stated that he supported the incorporation measure. Having heard testimony from the representative of the Bond Council discussing the assessed value of the River Road/Santa Clara property, he said he agreed with the evaluation that Santa Clara was unprepared to pay for the needed services. He stated that two options were possible for the River Road/Santa Clara area, but he stressed that the area was all part of the same community and that the actions of the River Road/Santa Clara residents would also affect the North Eugene area. He said he felt it was best for all concerned that the area be annexed by the City of Eugene. Ron Eachus stressed that the option of the status quo had been taken away trom the River Road/Santa Clara area, stating that the area must either be incorporated or annexed. He realized that the incorporation measure was not feasible when it was presented to the Boundary Commission. While he recognized - that many people viewed the annexation measure as uncertain and evil, he com- mented that this fear was due to many being unsure of the actual terms and impact of the measure. He said the creative process was started to determine that impact and definition of the terms so they could be presented to the area residents. He stated that the process was not complete but that it was time to update the City Council. He felt that the residents of River Road and Santa Clara were working with City staff to define what annexation will mean. He explained that he became involved because of the worst scenario of forced annexation which he felt would create problems and animosity. He felt that the process will facilitate the development of a resolution which will be beneficial to both sides. Gordon Elliott, speaking as a member of the general public, stated that he has followed the process and felt that the City Council has heard only one side of the issue. While he understood that the meeting was not scheduled as a publiC hearing, he said that others wished to address the issue before the council. Mayor Keller said the council and staff appreciated the work of the NEAR Group. He felt that the various processes have led everyone to the same conclusion. He believed that Eugene residents viewed the River Road/Santa Clara area as part of the city while some students from that area did not realize they were not represented as part of the city. He stated that he will continue to assist the residents in the process. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council/Eugene Planning Commission June 13, 1984 Page 4