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E. Emeraency Medical Service Policy Stu~ Committee--Mayor Keller nomi- nate Jack Delay for appofntment. - Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to approve the appoint- ment. Motion carried unanimously. Zoning Board of Appeals--Mayor Keller appointed Dr. Robert Glass, 2186 University, for an unexpired term ending January 1, 1982. F. G. COUNCIL MEETINGS CANCELLED--March 7 and 21. H. Lane Economic Improvement Commission--Mayor Keller nominated Eric Haws as Eugene's representative. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to approve the appointment. Motion carried, with all Councilors present voting aye, except Mr. Haws voting no. II. Routine Items For Council Approval A. -Council Minutes February 21, 1979 Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to approve minutes as noted. Motion carried unanimously. e B. Legislative Subcommittee Minutes February 22, 1979--Manager noted a split vote on SJR 7 and HB 2344. SJR 7 would set an election to amend the Oregon Constitution. Motor vehicle taxes would be used only for the purpose of highway improvements. The staff was also split on recommending approval or opposition. Mr. Obie supported the bill as written. Ms. Smith supported the League's position, which was to support the bill except that money returned to local governments should be used within present guidelines, which would allow local governments to determine to what extent the money could be used outside highway improvements. Mr. Haws opposed the bill. Ms. Smith was not opposed to park improvements, but saw a strong need for highway improvements. Mr. Haws simply did not want to change the present system. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, that Council support SJR 7 as modified by the League of Oregon Cities, retaining local control over monies received. e Ernie Drapela, Acting Parks Director, said a departure from current procedure will have a significant impact on the City. He said the City has benefited significantly from the present funding procedures. Currently included in those funding procedures are the Willamette Greenway, State bike paths, State police funding, and scenic river funding. These projects would be jeopardized if the current system were changed. Also, these projects would have to compete with all other services for State general funds. He also would take issue with some interpretations of the reasons for defeats of previous tax measures to be used for the State highway improvements. 2/28/79--3 IZ5