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. F. Tri-Agency--Manager said a ribbon-cutting ceremony was scheduled for the new dog pound, involving Eugene and Springfield city councils - and lane County Commissioners. It wi 11 be Wednesday, ,January 10 at 4:30 p.m. Immediately followinC], there will be a social dinner at Quigleys. Mr. lieuallen arrived. G. Scobert Information Report--Distributed. Manager noted for Council, if a claim were filed with the insurance company, most probably the claim would be paid. Mr. Williams cautioned staff might check with the insurance carrier to make sure the premium isn't doubled as a result. Mr. Obie questioned whether the Scoberts had appealed and that appeal had been denied. Ms. Smith said the appeal was not denied, and had never been considered because no Councilor voting on the prevailing side had requested reconsideration. II. Routine Items for Council Approval A. Council minutes of December 6, 1978. Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley, to approve Council minutes of December 6, 1978. Motion carried unanimously. I I I. Budget Review Subcommittee Report Re: Processes--Memo distributed. Manager reviewed the memorandum which outlined the Budget Review Sub- e committee's tentative proposals for the 1979-80 budget process. The Budqet Committee would have a meeting the middle of January to provide an oppor- tunity for the entire Committee to review the proposed processes and hear a presentation on a limitation process or formula. Staff would recommend several alternatives. The January 31 meeting would be the deadline for distribution of the new budget service summaries and a briefing session for 'the new Budget Committee members. In February the Committee would go over these service summaries and cost documents as a background briefing for the total budget. He sai d there would be a very heavy meeting schedule during April and May, with the Manager's office making the budget presentation. Adjustments to be made ,I to the budget would have to Le done prior to May 21, the deadline for the late June election. Ms. Smith reiterated this approach would be a bit more time consuming than last year, but the Subcommitte felt the use of service descriptions in the process would be very helpful. She also noted that the use of summary sheets woul d be reinstituted thi s year. Mr. Lieuallen questioned Item D, increasing the Budget Committee's role in po 1 icy. He said he was most concerned that there be discussion as to what the role is rather than considerations expanding that role. Mayor 12113/78 - 2 e ,'3 .