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e later time outlining the scope of the problem, suggested solution, and probable costs. Ms. Ehrman suggested the possibility of processing the issue through the Metropolitan Policy Committee. Mr. Gleason briefly discussed staff capacity to address such issues, as well as regular work items and the implementation of the work plan resulting from Eugene Decisions, and cautioned the council about the decreased capacity that has resulted from downsizing. Mr. Gleason said that such issues as the one before the council would continue to arise. It would be necessary to divert staff resources to address the issue and other work items will be affected. Mr. Robinette suggested that staff contact DEQ for information on how many tanks remain to be removed inside the city limits for a sense of the scope of the problem. II. STATE BALLOT MEASURES 1. 2. AND 7 The council reviewed a series of recommendations regarding State ballot measures from the Intergovernmental Relations Committee. State Ballot Measure 1 Ms. Bascom spoke in favor of Ballot Measure 1 (authorization of up to e $250,000,000 in general obligation bonds supporting the development and maintenance of State camping and recreation sites). She believed that increased fees would pay for those bonds, but said that the ballot measure sent the message that the State's parks were in trouble and needed attention. Mr. Robinette said that the measure was referred to the voters by the Legisla- ture with no associated revenue stream. He said he would not be able to support such a measure. Mr. Boles concurred, noting that Mr. Rutan also agreed and Mr. MacDonald represented the single vote in support of the measure on the Intergovernmental Relations Committee. Mr. Rutan stressed the need to carefully select which State ballot measures to support or oppose, the need for those measures to be relevant to the City, and the importance of taking a unanimous position as a council on such measures. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, to take no position on State Ballot Measure 1. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, 6:0. State Ballot Measure 2 Ms. Bascom argued that while the voters had indicated opposition in the past to the use of the gas tax to support other services, she believed they might be interested in supporting parks as provided in measure 2 (amend the consti- e MINUTES--City Council Work Session September 30, 1992 Page 3 11:30 a.m.