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~ I 2/3 e 6/22/70 Mayor Anderson asked at what stage the Council should establ&sh an advisory' committee. I Mr. Dyer recommended that the Council appoint an advisory committee to address itself to specific problems. Mayor Anderson €aid to make a transit district workable, other jurisdictions should be asked for at least their moral support in proceeding with a resolution. Mr. Omlid did not believe in adding another level of government. He felt that it would be difficult to get community support with this quick approach, and felt community support was necessary to make it successful. I Mr. Pat Teague said that the Springfield Council shared Eugene's concern regarding a 1 transit system, but that he questioned the speed with which this might take place. He realized the urgency, but would appreciate the opportunity to discuss it with the Council I to get a general feeling toward this approach. I . I Mayor Anderson said that unless some kind of district was formed speedily, the bus system e I would go out of existence. I I Councilman Teague said that he felt there was a definite obligation to those who utilize the transit system as they are very dependent on it. Mr. Omlid felt that, rather than a hurried-up approach to the solution, the best route would be to let it take its course July 1 and try to have material prepared for the I \ general election which would have the support of the community. Mr. Mohr explained that the course the Council is proposing was developed by the 1969 legislature, and is not unknown-to the people. This is not an untried system, ~d ! speed is absolutely necessary. I Mrs. Hayward said that there was unquestionably an obligation to keep the bus system I running in the area, and that she agreed that the Council should move on the recommenda- I tion of the Voorhees report. I Mayor Anderson said that the mass transit would play an increasingly important role in I the future. It is a significant answer to some of the problems of automobiles bringing untold expenses to urban areas. The Mayor felt this was a regional problem, and that the Council should propose the formation of a metropolit~ transit district, and seek an opinion from the city of Springfield ~d Lane County regarding support to inform the I public that this is a metropolitan problem. I Dr.. Purdy requested that the City Attorney look into problems of the Portland Metro- I !I politan District as they might relate to the district being proposed. II Dr; Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Mohr to authorize the City Attorney to draw up a resolu- II tion asking for creation of a metropolitan transit district, and that such resolution II be referred to the city of Springfield and to the Lane County Commissioners, for comment and support of this ~ction. a I I \ There was discussion concerning interim operation of the system, and how it could be financed. I Vote taken on Motion. Motion carried. Mr. Mohr felt that the Council should be polled to let the public know where the city of II Eugene stood as far as continuing bus service. He said that he would be willing, when the budget was passed, to look at priorities to find money to maintain the present bus - I, system. ,~ II This item was handled previously. See page 1. 11 !I 1\ B. Minimum Safety, Electrical Code - Councilman Williams was concerned that home purchasers might not be aware that a home was wired only for minimum service and moved, seconded ! by Dr. Purdy, that an ordinance be adopted to require a sticker to be placed on the p~el I which would show that the home is wired to minimum code standa~ds and does not allow f0r expansion or additional service, and any changes should be made with a qualified advisor. ,I U He requested the City Attorney to determine if this could be done legally, and the Public Works Director to draft such a statement. Vote taken on motion. Motion carried. Mr. Teague moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to approve Item Ib of the Committee report. I Councilman Williams requested information whether this suggestion could be required legally. I I i Mr. James Mitchem, Chairman of the Electrical Board, said that he had no opposition, but questioned I! how this could be enforced. II The City Manager said that he assumed that when the final inspection was made it would be determined whether the house was wired only to minimum standards and that the sticker should be placed on the II panel. Ii ~ e 11 6/22/70 - 6 , ' ~I -