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e e e '" M I NUT E S EUGENE CITY COUNCIL January 30, 1980 Adjourned meeting from January 28, 1980, of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Gus Keller January 30, 1980, Council Chamber, 11:45 a.m., with the Councilors present: Betty Smith, D. W. Hamel, Jack Delay, Eric Haws, Brian Obie, Gretchen Miller, and Emily Schue. Councilor Scott Lieuallen was absent. 1. ITEMS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS A. HUD Cut in Allocation--Ms. Schue explained that with the possible financial assistance of HUD, four developers were encouraged to pursue development plans within the metro area. They are now ready to proceed and HUD has reduced the allocation. She distributed the draft of a letter staff had prepared and suggested that the Mayor and Council send such letter explaining to HUD that they had followed their advice and recommend that HUD not cut back those funds. Mr. Obie wondered if the National League of Cities at their upcoming meeting, could take some action. The Mayor said he would be happy to pursue the issue. Consensus was to send such a letter to the appropriate individuals. B. EWEB Fee Explained--Mr. Hamel explained that residents of newly annexed areas are being charged $2.50 on their EWEB bill, even though they are not hooked up to the City sewer system. He asked that the City send information to those residents explaining the charges. c. Appointment of Harold Lannom to Budget Committee--Mr. Delay nominated Harold Lannom to the Budget Committee to replace Mary Jane O'Brien. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to appoint Harold Lannom to the Budget Committee. Motion carried unanimously. D. Appointments 1. Mayor's Appointment and Nominations to Boards/Commissions (Memo Distributed Under Separate Cover) Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to approve the apPoint- ments as listed on the Mayor's memorandum of January 25, 1980. 1/30/80--1