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4: 73 e 2/8/71 Councilman Williams said the..commi,ttee 'studyin.g:,the .ques,tion..of .ward..:b.o.undaxies and . other election matters,. ,has found ,that .the:ward system--ha'S!"a,grea.t::.,deal."of. validity. , ' . I Councilwoman Beal was concerned that EWEB served a large area' 'Outside the city limits, and that those people were not represented. Councilman Hershner pointed out that there was no residency requirement for candidates, and he felt this could be improved. Mr. Freeman said he felt the Board membership could be increased with a member at large to cover the service areas outside the City. It would require ,legislation to accomplish this. Mr. Gribskov moved seconded by ~s. Beal that the staff be directed to prepare an ment to the ordinance to change the term of office of EWEB rp~mbers to four years. carried. amend- Motion approve C. Fiei'd Burning, Experimentation - Councilwoman Beal commented that the seed growers are 2/3/71 experimenting with a mobile field incinerator which is greatly improved, and may be a practical solution to part of the field burning problem. $75,000 is required for con- tinuation of research. She asked that a letter be forwarded to the Governor, with a copy to Kessler Cannon, requesting his support of the request for funds to continue that research. e Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that a letter .be sent as requested. Motion carried. approve I D. 2/3/71 Support for Reconsideration of Closure of Hanford Plant - Councilman Williams suggested that the Council join with others in the Northwest protesting closure of the Hanford Nuclear Power Plant. Since the northwest is concerned about the supply of power, closure would increase pressure on existing generating systems and force sooner cons- truction of other plants. Mr. williams moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that a resolution be drafted urging the Pres- ident to reconsider closure of the Hanford Plant. Councilwoman Beal reported that testimony at the Legislature had shown that the Columbia River was badly contaminated from waste from the Hanford Plant, and ~he felt the Council should look into this matter carefully before taking action concerning it. Councilman williams explained that his suggestion had been based upon the matter of closure due to budgetary reasons, and in view of a projected power shortage, this would be rather foolhardy. It should be made clear that the Council has not done this on the basis of environmental consideration .:', , , Councilman Mohr suggested that the staff be directed to prepare a resolution framed in language which speaks only to the effect of the possible closure because of budgetary concerns. Councilman Williams concurred and suggested that a statement be included that the Council has not assessed the environmental question. I Councilwoman Beal will abstain from voting until she has further information on the matter. approve Councilmen~b~d further comments on this matter, which were withheld until action was taken on the resolution. c:S'?e,:,Page 15 of these minutes for that action. E. 2/3/71 Joint Housing Committee Recommendation - Mrs. Betty Niven explained the Joint Housing Committee recommendation that the Lane County Housing Authority raise income eligi- bility limits to limits comparable to tho~e currently in effect in Linn and Benton Counties. Since 235 subsidy limits are established at 135% of public housing limits, this action is necessary to increase the 235 limits. e Councilman williams expla~ned that this would tend to add to already long waiting lists of the Housing Authority, but this was the only manner in which the 235 limits may be increased, and it seems desirable at this time to increase them. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the Council approve and forward to the Lane County Housing Authority the recommendations as drafted by the Joint Housing Commi ttee. Motion carried. approve ,: F. 2/3/71 Library Board Recommendation - A limited number of dollars are available on a matching basis, which would allow development of a special arts department at th~ ,library whi~h would encompass areas of arts and crafts, the dance, and music. The Library is proposing in its budget the sum of $21,054.00 to remodel an area, equip and staff the art and music department. They requdsted Council to approve an application for one- hatf this amount. I The Assistant City Manager pointed out that action taken by the Council should be subject to budget committee review. An application could be submitted to the Trustees of the Oregon State Library to see if funds are available. Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the Council authorize submission of an e ~ 2/8/71 - 5