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""'III e ~J'~ 8/23/71 I Mayor Anderson pointed out that the city has a water plan, and wondered what consider- ation was gi ven this plan when this policy was established. The poli cy seems to be contrary to this plan. Mr. Price explained that EWEB had participated in the DIMJIM plan and that it gi ves consideration to several aspects of the system needed to provide all services. If the county or city permit dense building, the Board feels a responsibility to. supply water. This is what the policy statement tries to define. Mrs. Hayward asked if EWEB would be willing to gi ve up its prerogati ve of making its decision about extension of water, on the basis of economic feasibility, sound engineer- ing practices, etc. Part of the problem seems to be not only where service will be extended, but where we want to extend it. Through the policy the decision to provide service is in a sense being made by the EWEB Board, rather than county government. Mr. Vik said economic requirements would have to bere-ained by the Board. Mr. Guistina e pointed out that EWEB would not want to jeopardize its water system by overtaxing it. Mr. Omlid said it seemed ques~ioning had been alluding to the County Planning Commission and that it had not been controlling growth. He reminded everyone that the county was required by law to have the entire county totally planned and zoned by 1973. Good progress has been made, and one of the items coming out of this plan is control of growth in the rural area. Density of building will be limited, and agricultural lands I protected. He felt EWEB had put the responsibility where it should be - wi th the governmental uni ts . Larry Rice, L-COG, explained the number of metered customers, EWEB has outside the city limi ts , and that service is provided to numerous water districts in the metropolitan area. The question is really whether water service will be to an area everyone can li ve with. The Boundary COmnUssion can control boundaries, but a water district could contract for service to an outside area. Mr. Mohr asked whether the problem was structural or mechanic~l. Mr. Rice pointed out that the system was not a city system, but served the majority of people in the metropolitan area. He fel t everyone should get together and deci de whether to have several water systems in the urban area, or have one or two. ~ Mr. Freeman of the EWEB pointed out that EWEB has a virtual mpnopolyon water, and an obligation to the people of Lane County to supply water as' indicated on the policy statement. A metropolitan water district should be planned which would be coun ty-wi de, and this should be implemented by the Army Engineers. Mr. Olson of the EWEB said everyone wants water from the McKenzie River, and this creates a problem of priority. It is easy to give septic tank permits, but once they are given, EWEB water is needed. It is difficult to finance a sewer system, and this is part of the problem. 'I Mayor Anderson said this had been an enlightening discussion, and requested EWEB members to give consideration to the 1990 Plan and urban service proposals, and that somewhere in its policy statement that this be recognized, whether as a contingency dependent upon adoption of the plan, or as a policy statement. Jess Hill, County Corrmtissioner, said it would be easy to solve this proplem if the County would create a metropolitan sewer district and take the water with it. It should e be all one program, rather than separated. File Q. Attorney Opinion re: Conditional Use Application - Councilman Mohr was still concerned 8/18/71 after reading the Attorney's memo, and requested a short statement why this woul,d not apply to any situation where a conditional use was requested. File R. Rules of Conduct, Report of Special Council Corruni ttee - eouncilman Teague circulated an 8/18/71 ordinance and resolution proposed by the special corrmtittee appointed to study rules of conduct at Council meetings. He suggested Councilmen study it, and said it will be on a future agenda. File Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the items listed above be approved, affirmed or filed. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the motion carried. IV. Items Not Previously Heard A. Segregation of Assessment - Edward W. Senger, $437.00 Recommended by staff ) Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the segregation of assessment for Edward W. Senger in the amount of $437.00 be approve d. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the motion carried. B. Liquor License Applications, approved by Police Depar~ment RA, The Anchorage, 947 Franklin Boulevard New application PB, Valu-Mart, 225 River Road New application e Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the applications be approved. Motion : I carried. f 8/23/71 - 10 1 i, ..oil