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e As a result of the preliminary discussion, Mr. Hansen asked that the council recommend a positive strategy and to identify the City Council's role in terms of the future, not the past. Ms. Andersen suggested that contact with the legislators be the council IS first priority, along with establishing a coalition with Springfield and Lane County. The key groups to target are the Chambers of Commerce, the Metro Partnership Board, and the Associated General Contractors. The staff can provide briefings to these groups; the role of the City Council is to set the tone and direction. Ms. Ehrman suggested that councilors attend OTC hearings in other areas besides Eugene/Springfield. It was also agreed that it should be a priority to have a aTC meeting held in Eugene. Ms. Bascom also suggested that a meeting with ODOT staff and the local OTC member, Mr. Guistina, be held. Mr. Rutan asked for a strategy in order to look toward the future and try to secure funding; that this strategy should include intensive contacts with all the players. He asked that the City staff give the City Council specific assignments. e Ms. Bascom asked if the Legislature will have influence on the expenditure of gas tax funds. Ms. Miller explained that during this interim, the Transporta- tion Division has been active and needs legislative support. Mr. Holmer sug- gested that the gubernatorial candidates be contacted in order to receive commitment for the future; especially the local candidate, who could force dialogue on the issue of highway funding among the other candidates. Ms. Schue also suggested that Neil Goldschmidt, as former Secretary of Transportation, has an interest, and has held some conversations with people in this area already. Mr. Gleason suggested that a set of assignments for the Coun~il be set with a timetable. The following assignments were made as a result of discussion: 1. Debra Ehrman will contact Carl Hosticka. 2. Jeff Miller will contact Ron Eachus. 3. Ruth Bascom will meet with Nat Guistina and will make some personal calls to others, including Ed Hunter. 4. Mr. Holmer will contact Tony Yturri and John Alltucker for Norma Paulus campaign. 5. Mr. Rutan will contact Larry Campbell and Bill Bain. 6. Emily Schue will contact Margie Hendrickson. Mr. Hansen suggested that road construction people in the community be included in the list of contacts. Others to contact are: local labor unions, Associa- ted General Contractors, home builders, Chambers of Commerce. It was also sug- gested that contacts with the State Department of Transportation staff members be sought and meeting set up if possible. - MINUTES--City Council Work Session January 27, 1986 Page 3