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e J. Council Goals Session Mr. Rutan referred to the memorandum outlining the agenda for council's goals session on October 25-26 and asked councilors to direct feedback to Pam Berrian. II. 1992 FEDERAL SCHEDULE Linda Lynch, Intergovernmental Relations Division, stated that the City's Washington representative, the Intergovernmental Relations Division staff, and the Council Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Committee recommend that the City plan its annual lobbying trip to Washington prior to the National League of Cities (NLC) Conference. Ms. Lynch briefed the council on this year's Federal legislative accomplish- ments, noting that some of them resulted from work begun in previous years. Among these are: airport expansion; funds for land acquisition for wetlands in west Eugene; movement of the bill on the Ferry Street Bridge project to the full House; funding for the Lane Transit District transfer station; the University of Oregon's request for housing innovation funding; and funding for foreign language immersion programs. Mayor Miller commended Ms. Lynch for her leadership. Several councilors spoke in favor of separating the Washington lobbying trip e from the NLC conference. Mayor Miller pointed out that approving the recom- mendation for one time only would allow the flexibility to return to the current system. Mr. Gleason noted that the City's lobbying efforts over the last seven years has yielded about $100 million to the community. He gave the following five reasons for the City's success: 1. Councilors know the organization and are consistent in their views; 2. The council has the support of other community organizations; 3. Supportive coordination by staff; 4. The council is consistent in following up on issues; and 5. The council provides continuity to maintain consistency in its lobbying efforts. Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Boles, to separate the City's annual lobbying trip to Washington from the National League of Cities Congress of Cities meeting. The motion passed unani- mously (8:0). Ms. Lynch stated that the City's track record has resulted in credibility and the City's partners are willing to cooperate in the area's lobbying effort. She suggested making the City's logo less proprietary. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 16, 1991 Page 3 Lunch Work Session