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Ms. Wooten noted that the rest of the franchise agreement seemed to be accept- e able. She wondered if an administrative rule could provide flexibility in the density requirement. Mr. Hansen said the Metropolitan Cable Television Com- mission does not have rule-making power. Mr. Kolb and Mr. Sercombe said a change in the franchise would necessitate new public hearings, reconsideration by Springfield and Lane County, and new readings of the ordinance by Eugene. Mr. Hansen said a decision about extending service must be based on econo- mics. He has found that Group W wants new customers. He said the Home Build- ers could have commented on the franchise when Springfield and Lane County reviewed it. Mr. Gleason suggested the staff and representatives of the Home Builders Asso- ciation and Group W present a Memorandum of Understanding to the council about the effect of the change on home builders. Mr. Sercombe said the ordinance that created the Metropolitan Cable Television Commission could be amended to give the commission rule-making powers. Mr. Gleason said the council would consider the second reading of Council Bill 2849. The council had given the ordinance its first reading on September 9, 1985. CB 2849--An ordinance granting to Group W Cable, Inc., a non-exclusive franchise for the operation of a cable communications system; and amending Ordinances No. 18284 and 18936. e Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Mr. Holmer was reluctant to approve the franchise without a Memorandum of Understanding. Ms. Wooten responded that the councilors had expressed their feel ings. She thought they would be taken seriously. She said, "It is a matter of good fai th whi ch I am will ing to take at this point." Roll call vote; all councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed (and became Ordinance No. 19359). B. Annexation/Rezoning Request for Property Located Southwest of Spring Boulevard from County F-2 Forest Land District to City RA Suburban Residential District (Tallackson/Lesher) (A/Z 85-2) (memo, ~ background information distributed) City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. Jim Croteau of the Planning Department gave the staff report. He said the annexation and rezon- ing request involved a 3.8-acre parcel owned by Shirley Tallackson and a 1.4- acre parcel owned by Stanley Lesher. He said concern was expressed at the Planning Commission hearing about the future realignment of Spring Boulevard which will connect the existing street to 40th Avenue. The appl i cants indicated the connection will be made when the properties are developed. Mr. Croteau said Dave Williams represented Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sobol before e the Planning Commission, and communications about the request were directed to him. MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 14, 1985 Page 4