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included. He agreed with Commissioner Belcher's remarks about internal consistency issues. He urged caution in considering amendments to the Metro Plan. He suggested that the Springfield Planning Commission take additional time to deliberate the matter and reminded the commissions that it was essential for elected officials to support the proposal. Commissioner Carmichaei thanked staff for their compelling presentations and agreed with Commissioner Beyer about the magnitude of the issue and the need for support from elected officials. He suggested that the commissions take an additional seven days to review the language, leave the record open, and then meet individual to vote. Commissioner Lawless agreed with commissioners Beyer and Carmichael that it was important to take additional time to carefully consider the implications of a Metro Plan amendment and the proposed language. He suggested that the Eugene Planning Commission also deliberate the matter independently and supported the seven day extension of time. Commissioner Herbert moved that the Lane County Planning Commission recommend approval of the Metro Plan Growth Management Policy 15 amendment to provide greater flexibility in service delivery for a public safety district. Commissioner Kirkham declined to accept a motion until deliberations had been concluded. Commissioner Siekiel-Zdzienicki agreed with Commissioner Carmichael that the commission should extend the comment period and deliberations for seven days and tighten the language and discuss the matter separately. He repeated his request for a copy of the June 28, 2004, Eugene City Council work session minutes. Commissioner Cole said his main concern was uncertainty about how many districts could .be created under the amendment and wanted to see revisions to the language that would restrict the amendment to a single district. Commissioner Decker remarked that a recommendation from the planning commission to the council carried some weight and she agreed with the need for additional time to review and discuss the proposed Metro Plan amendment. Commissioner Moe said it was the consensus of the Springfield Planning Commission to delay action on the amendment. Commissioner Lawless said it was the consensus of the Eugene Planning Commission to delay action on the amendment. Commission Hudspeth disagreed with Commissioner Lawless. He said he did not feel that action should be delayed and the commission should move forward with a vote of support and further deliberations would occur when the issue came before the City Council. Commissioner Herbert moved, seconded by Commissioner Esty, to recommend that the Lane County Board of Commissioners adopt the Metro Plan Growth Management Policy 15 amendment to provide greater flexibility in service delivery for a public safety district. Commissioner Herbert expressed confidence that the commission had the support of local elected officials, specifically the Board of County Commissioners. ' MINUTES-Joint Planning Commission Public Hearing February 1, 2004 Page 6