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---- e Responding to a request for clarification from Ms. Bascom, Mr. Boles said that the council has decided to use Option 3 as the basis for the placeholder budget, but work toward getting as close to Option 4 as possible. It was agreed that councilors would speak to members of the Budget Committee individually. E. Ignition Interlock Devices Mr. Boles said he has received information from the City's court administra- tor indicating the ignition interlock devices have shown to be effective in removing drunk drivers from roads. He circulated the information, noting that local jurisdictions are precluded from taking any action by State con- straint. F. Century Council Mr. Boles reported that Mary Burrows has been hired as the local coordinator for the Century Council. He encouraged the council to continue to monitor the activities of the Century Council. G. University Director of Government and Community Relations Mr. Green officially congratulated Mr. MacDonald on his new post as the Uni- versity of Oregon's Director of Government and Community Relations. e H. Town Hall Meeting Mr. Green said he has requested a written report of key points and issues brought up at the three jurisdictions' town hall meeting on October 30. Of particular interest to Mr, Green is a resolution passed approximately 10 years ago relating to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. He asked that the council discuss the document when the information is avail- able. r. Highway 99 North Revitalization Mr. Green asked staff for a comprehensive plan on alternative funding mecha- nisms for the Highway 99 North revitalization project, and present it for council discussion within the next two months. Mr. Boles said that there are two different westside revitalization issues. One is the Highway 99 North revitalization project and the other is the intercity westside deterioration that is occurring. He asked that staff examine the two issues together, noting it does not seem to make sense to manage two parallel revitalization projects. Ms. Bascom made the assumption that the council's meeting with the Transpor- tation Division will provide an update on the Highway 99 North project. City Manager Mike Gleason reported that the first phase (between Barger and Beltline) will be done next year, and the strip from Barger towards the city e wi 11 be MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 13, 1991 Page 3 Lunch Work Session