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. ~ M I NUT E S e EUGENE CITY COUNCIL November 21, 1979 Adjourned meeting from November 7, 1979, of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Gus Keller at 11:45 a.m., November 21, 1979, Council Chamber, with the following Councilors present: Jack Delay, Betty Smith, D. W. Hamel, Eric Haws, Scott Lieuallen, Brian Obie, Gretchen Miller, and Emily Schue. I. ITEMS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS A. Citizens' Involvement Committee Meeting--Ms. Schue said that the Citizens' Involvement Committee has prepared a draft of the metro plan update. Details are available from Planning and copies of the map with attendant explanation are available as well. B. EWEB Power Line--Mr. Obie wondered about any City involvement regarding the planned power line along the Amazon Canal. Manager said that the City has been conferring with EWEB and is very interested in e appropriate development of the Amazon Canal. Mr. Obie wondered if the matter could be placed on a future agenda for discussion. Manager explained the results of an earlier meeting to Mr. Obie as Mr. Obie had not been in attendance. EWEB had advised at that time that the cost of putting the power line underground will be several times more costly than overhead. Also, service problems would be highly compli- cated . In addition, the cost to ratepayers would be much higher. Mr. Obie wondered if there were easements or rights-of-way at this time that would allow EWEB to put lines in the requested location. Public Works Director said that at this point the City is in control of the right-of-way and would be in a position to grant such right-of- way. Mr. Obie wondered if it would require Council action and Public Works Director said that it would if the Council so desired. Mr. Lieuallen said he is personally opposed to overhead lines and is interested in urging selection of an alternate route. Manager said that the Council has insufficient information to take any action at this point, and Ms. Smith concurred. Manager did note the expense of putting lines underground. Mr. Obie felt it would be satisfactory to discuss the matter in two weeks, provided that EWEB will not be making any definite decisions before that time. C. Memo Re: Annexations--Mr. Delay noted the distribution to Council members of a memo ~rom Council Assistant Sheila Arthur regarding ~eth~ds of annexa~lon, which explored annexing lands in lumps versus ln plecemeal fashlon. He would like Council IS viewpoint and suggested e 11/21/79--1 6/1f