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. Mayor Keller again requested City Councilors to indicate to him before the end of the year their interest on serving on various - committees. I. Hearings Panel--Request received from Judith Tegger to delay the hearing scheduled November 20 until December. Joyce Benjamin, City Attorney's office, said the hearing may be postponed indefi- nitely as the matter is on appeal before the Court of Appeals. J. League of Oregon Cities--Manager reported on meeting held November 12-14 in Portland. He said the thrust of the meeting indicated major concerns focused on tax revolt and what will be the response from the cities. It was indicated that the cities should take a good hard look at prioritization and financing process with an attempt to economize and improve productivity. The message was interpreted that voters want more for thei r money at all 1 evel s of government. Another general area of concern was home rule, following the recent opinion of the Supreme Court on the Astoria-La Grande case which seems to take authority from local governments. The League board formed a committee to consider remedies, i.e., a constitutional amendment, and an attempt to redefine the rights of local governments and their voters in local government operations. Other items of concern focused on economic development, land-use planning, growth management, and liquor license controls. On the latter issue, the League took the position that the State maintain control for distribution and the quota system be abolished. Resolutions passed included: Supporting the 911 emergency communi- cations system; but this could be a very expensive system and the cities e felt the State should finance it if it were mandated. Resolutions were also passed regarding systems development charge, labor relations (regarding compulsory arbitration and other related matters), and land use and growth. Ms. Smith requested a copy of the League of Oregon Cities' position regarding annexations before the scheduled legislative dinner December 14. Regarding liquor licenses, Mayor Keller indicated it appeared the majority of cities want to control those, contrary to Eugene's position of wanting to remove itself from the process. He indicated more local control may make the issue more political, more controversial, and would add to City's costs, i.e., for investigations. K. Manager Evaluation Process--Materials distributed to Council. Manager reviewed the four-step process outlined in the memorandum. It was consensus that the process as outlined was acceptable, and Councilors interested in serving on the subcommittee would so indicate to Mayor, with those appointments to be made at the November 22 meeting. . 11/15/78--2 11C\