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e more than what is called for in the proposal. He agreed that the proposal should be referred to the Solid Waste and Recycling Board. Summarizing the discussion, Mayor Miller said the council's responses to the three questions posed by staff's summary is yes. Mr. Boles asked for an opinion from the City Attorney's Office. He wondered how increased demand for capacity for landfills would relate to systems development charges (SDCs). Mr. Robinette complimented staff for the materials and preparation on this item. III. APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES Linda Lynch, Intergovernmental Relations Division Director, said that the council is asked to approve the minutes of the Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Committee meeting of August 20, 1992, which included a series of commit- tee recommendations for City Council positions on upcoming statewide ballot measures. She reminded the council that approval of the minutes will consti- tute a formal action by the full council adopting these positions. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Nicholson, to approve the Inter- governmental Relations Committee minutes of August 20, 1992, with e the exception of the committee's recommendation with respect to Ballot Measure 7. Councilors expressed interest in discussing several of the IGR committee's recommendations. Mr. Boles withdrew his motion and suggested a straw vote be taken on each ballot measure. Mr. MacDonald asked that the council support Measure 1, saying this would allow G.O. bonding for State parks. The intent is to support the revenue stream back to the parks through the fees generated by the facilities. The committee's recommendation is that the council take no position. Ms. Bascom asked the council to support Measure 2, allowing the Highway Trust Fund to be used for State parks. The committee's recommendation is that the council oppose the measure. Mr. MacDonald explained that IGR continues to support the use of the Highway Trust Fund as dedicated funding for transporta- tion, including alternative transportation matters; but it has not construed that to include parks. Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, to support Measure 1. The motion failed by straw vote, 2:3; Ms. Bascom and Mr. MacDonald voting in favor. Ms. Lynch said that staff preferred that the council not take a position if e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 16, 1992 Page 4 11 :30 a.m.