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e e e e e II. ODOT SIX-YEAR PROGRAM STRATEGY Ms. Andersen distributed a packet of background material dated February 24, 1986, on the United Front Strategy for the ODOT Six-Year Highway Improvement Program. She reviewed the material. She said the continuation of a positive relationship with the ODOT staff is an important objective. She also reviewed the proposed presentation at the ODOT hearing on March 4, 1986, and said it is very important to emphasize the united front of Eugene, Springfield, and Lane County. Mr. Holmer pointed out a Budget Committee meeting is scheduled for March 4. Assistant City Manager Dave Whitlow said the Budget Committee meeting can be changed. later in the meeting an informal vote was taken. Ms. Wooten, Mr. Hansen, and Ms. Ehrman favored retaining the Budget Committee meeting on March 4 and Mr. Holmer and Ms. Schue favored a postponement. Mr. Rutan and Mr. Miller did not vote. Referring to a list of Contacts distributed to the councilors, Ms. Andersen said Larry Campbell has indicated he would like to have councilors contact him about the projects on the Six-Year Plan. She said background material will be sent to him. Mr. Rutan said he contacted Mr. Campbell who said he would like to hear from other councilors. Mr. Miller suggested all the councilors sign a letter to Mr. Campbell. Responding to a comment from Mr. Hansen, Ms. Andersen said the Public Works Department has encouraged people to write the chair of the State Transporta- tion Commission and to send copies to other commissioners. She said organiza- tions such as the Metropolitan Partnership and the Association of General Contracts have been asked to have members personally contact Transportation Commissioners. She said she has talked with Mr. Guistina and Mr. Sweet. Mr. Hansen said the Transportation Commissioners should be told what the City wants. He will contact Mr. Naito. He suggested other councilors talk with other commissioners. He said a staff member should be present during the discussions. Mayor Obie said the councilors were assigned people to contact at a previous meeting. Mr. Holmer is to contact Mr. Yturri, Mr. Hansen will talk to Mr. Naito, and he and Mr. Rutan will talk to Mr. Giustina. Several people commented on what should be discussed with the Transportation Commissioners. Ms. Andersen said the increased cooperation the City has received from ODOT in the last few years should be emphasized. Mr. Hansen said the Transportation Commissioners and the ODOT staff should be told the community is not pleased with the funds that have been alloted to it in the next few years. He said the importance of the community's projects should be emphasized. He said the Transportation Commissioners should be presented with changes Eugeneans would like to see in the Six-Year Plan. Ms. Schue said the Transportation Commissioners should be told the community is pleased with the MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 24, 1986 Page 4