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e e e Mr. Miller said the change was not adequately noted when the council approved the TransPlan. Ms. Bascom discussed the conflict resolution process for the TransPlan. Mr. Holmer suggested the council adopt an explanation of the council's intent concerning POlicy Pk6, and the other councilors agreed with him. v. Legislative Subcommittee Ms. Schue reported that the Legislative Subcommittee changed its processes. Before the next legislative session, the subcommittee will adopt a policy document which the staff will use during the session. Therefore, the subcommittee will consider only those bills for which the policy document does not apply. Mr. Holmer suggested the policy document be prepared in the summer so the councilors can discuss it with prospective legislators in the fall. Ms. Wooten cautioned the subcommittee to watch for bills that are controversial or do not comply with the policies. W. Written Communications from Councilors and Lobbying Ms. Schue reported that she and Mr. Holmer drafted a statement about written communications from councilors. The other councilors agreed to consider it a Wednesday noon meeting. x. Communications Between Council, Mayor, and Staff Mr. Hansen said the City Manager provided good information about the Lane County jail when the council requested it, but he would like more memos indicating what is happening in City departments. Ms. Ehrman said she appreciates the expanded council newsletter. The other councilors agreed with her. Mr. Miller, Ms. Bascom, Mr. Rutan, and Ms. Schue said they are comfortable with communications. Ms. Wooten said she enjoys conversations with Mr. Gleason and has not had time for them recently. Mr. Holmer said the councilors have been advised of all major policy decisions recently. He said sometimes the council gets more information about administrative activities than it needs. Several councilors said they appreciate telephone calls from the City Manager when something new develops. Mr. Holmer asked for a report indicating the average increase in continuing staff pay. Y. Statement about Incumbents on Applications for Boards, Committees, and Commissions Ms. Ehrman asked the council to consider again including a statement about incumbents on applications for boards, committees, and commissions. She suggested a limit of two terms for incumbents if the council adopts an automatic re-appointment policy. Ms. Wooten said she favors indicating that incumbents are or are not re-applying. Mr. Holmer said he favors indicating only that incumbents may re-apply. Ms. Bascom said she did not want to make any changes to the current process. MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 19, 1986 Page 9