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,....- 1-82 2/8/71 e , 1/27/71 L. 1/27/71 M_i 1/27/71 N. 1/27/71 o. 1/27/71 P:~. ""-- 1/27/71 ~ K. Bicycles, Law Enforcement - Councilman Gribskov was concerned wit~ the of concern with traffic laws on the part of those riding bicycles, and attempt had been made to enforce them. The staff will investigate. apparent lack asked if any file I Printing. of City Government Booklet '- Councilwoman Campbell suggested that the Council encourage staff to proceed with printing a pamphlet describing the City and'its gov- ernment, and that the Ci ty should pay for it~' Mrs. Campbell also suggested that a small brochure, or something similar, be provided as a handout to young people attending Council meetings. She showed the League of Women Voters leaflet, and said it contained many interesting facts concerning the City and its officials. She felt this could be used as a model. Mayor Anderson agreed with Mrs. Campbell. He felt Council attendance had increased considerably, and that perhaps such a handout could incorporate arguide and explana- tion of Council procedures, Mrs. Mary Briscoe, President of the League of Women voters, supported these suggestions. e The Ci ty Mmager cormnented that money had not been budgeted for Ci ty Government Book- let, and alternatives may have to be found if it is to be printed in this budget year. Councilman Mohr reminded the Council of his s'uggestion to print an article in the local newspaper, informing peqple of public events, hearings and meetings, and a directory of city services. I Mrs. Beal thought Mr. Mohr's suggestion was a good one, but that it would be exceed~, ingly expensi ve. afirm Mrs. Beal was concerned that the action suggested for this item was to file. She suggested that other action was indicated and that the indica~ion be to affirm. This was considered a good suggestion and the change was made. Cancellation of Special Meeting"~ The City Manager announced that a special meeting called for January 28'between the City Council, Planning Commis$ion and Eugene Renewal Agency had been cancelled until more input can be recei ved from the Downtown Association. file Resolution, Mass Transit - The Council recently directed a resolution to the Congressional Delegation concerning a proposed rail passenger system, and its concern about the lack of connection on the west coast. RespoDses have been received from several legislators with expressions of support for the Council position. Copies of therecormnendation have been forwarded to the Interstate Corrmdssion, which also supports this concept of transportation. Commerce file Invitation to Attend Meeting of B.R.I.N.G. - Councilwoman Beal expressed the hope that Councilmen would attend the meeting of the group attempting to organize a corrmdttee to find a means to solve the solid waste problem. This meeting is at 7:30 p.m., January 28 in the First presbyterian Church. file I I Lane Community College Board, Discussion of Long Range Plans - Lane Community College Board members requested a meeting wi.t.'1 the Ci ty Council to discuss future develop- ment of the College area. Mr. Robert Ackerman, Board member, explained the unexpected rise in enrollment qt the College, and said that a sewage disposal problenLis anticipated, since the lagoon-type facility they are utilizing is almost at capacity. It was felt annex- ation would be the logical solution, ,vut sipce the college is not contiguous to the City, this presents a problem. e Mr. Marsten Morgan, in answer to the Mayor, said the 1990 Plan does not provide for a sewage disposal facility in this area in the irmnediate future, because of other priorities in the City. There is rothing planned for 8 to 10 years. Unless something is done before that time, the College will have to expand in other areas. The Public Works Director outlined various studies made of this area, and conclusions regarding costs for 'temporary or permanent facilities. He explained the problems with financing of an east bank trunk line, and the city expense that would be involved for construction pf a sewage disposal facility to serve this area. Councilmen and College Board members discussed the various plans and the costs they would entail. They expressed concern with any annexation, since the position of the 1990 Plan is to limit urban services, contain city boundaries and prevent sprawl. ':t,:: I In answer to Mr. Schafer, the Mayor said the city policy has been never to seek territory, but provide services to contiguous territory, if possible. There was some discussion about the possibility of the City providing other services to the College. The Manager explained that the City provides no services to out- lying areas except fire service, which is done under a fire service contract. e Mayor Anderson commented that t~e City shared in the College concerns, and would 2(8(71 - 13