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~ e 88 3/23/70 1 I Mayor Anderson s.aid that the' Joint Housing Committee has come to realize the private sector is taking a much different position than it used to. It becomes incumbent on government to extend the hand of fellowship to business and to seek participation. Commissioner Omlid said that there has been a change in times, housing needs, and recentily, a tight money situation, and that he is sure the Housing Authority is cognizant of the tremendous change, and will cooperate in getting something started, as far as county needs are concerned. Councilman Williams suggested that a commitee be established representing the Housing Authority, Joint Housing Committee, Council and Commissioners to review the policy under which they are operating within Lane County, and draft proposed policy representing consensus of the various units on the possibility of changes and revisions in existing institutions in years to come. e Commissioner Hill agreed that this was a good suggestion and that the Houisng Authority and Commissioners would be glad to coopeate. I d. Alton Baker Park - City Manager explained a meeting with Maurie Jacobs Committee which proposes to start development of a "Showcase Section" in Alton maker Park. He felt a decision should be made on areas of responsiblity of governmental agencies having property there. It will be necessary for a body to be formed with responsiblilty for decisions and maintenance. Commissioner Elliott agreed an agency should be established to develop, operate and maintain the park. Commissioner Omlid pointed out the metropolitan study commission may come up with recommendations, and he felt the results of this study might influence any decisions concerning such an agency. He was concerned that there should be a total planning study made, including traffic needs. Commissioner Hill suggested that the City and County get a group together above staff level and form policy statements. Commissioner Omlid suggested such a group should include both City and County Park Directors In answer to Mayor Anderson, Commissmoner Hill said they would be glad to meet with Councilmen in arcommittee to formulate policy on Alton Baker Park. e. Airport - Progress has been made on planning for transfer of the airport from the City to the County. Mr. Elfers said administration had met with personnel at the airport and discussed personnel programs 'and benefits. Airport Manager has prepared a budget for the County and one for the City. Legal steps cannot be taken until voter approval is given.' I Commissioner Omlid said the County envisions no difficulty with the transfer, and requested Council members to advertise the program. Mayor Anderson eommented on City-County relationship, and thanked the Commissioners for meeting with the Council. Commissioner Hill agreed that the meeting had been fruitful, and suggested that they meet again soon. Mr. Teague moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to receive and place on file Item 2 of the Committee report. e After discussion about procedure, Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward that the City forward a request to County Commissioners to ",budget an item to share in the cost of the City Housing Expediter office. The City Manager said wages for this position would amount to about $5,000, and would be about 1/3 the cost of maintaining the office. Councilman Williams did not feel the request was excessive, since 50% of the time in the Housing Expediter office is spent on people outside the City. Since there were two motions on the floor, Councilman Teague, with Dr. Purdys concurrence, withdrew his motion to file. Mr. McDonald entered the meeting. I A vote was taken on the motion to request the County to share in the Housing Expediter expense. Motion carried. II I' II II ,I ,I Ii " Dr. Purdy suggested that the Mayor appoint a member of the Council to serve on a committee composed of representatives of the Housing Authority;,Joint Housing Committee, Council and Commissioners, to review Housing Authority policy and draft proposed policy, representing consensus of various units on possibility of changes and revisions in existing institutions in years to come. e City Manager suggested that minutes of this meeting be sent to the Commissioners, with areas under- lined where cooperation is anticipated. Mayor Anderson said the name of the Council member to serve on this committee should be included. i II II I. 3/23/70 - l+ !I i\~