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,. ., policies as a result of hearing appeals, but problems were illustrated. She said one of those problems involved parking for downtown condominiums e and it hasn't been solved yet. Mr. Gleason said the council's discussion involved two issues. One issue involved the retrieval of legislative data and developing a system to keep the counci 1 informed. The other issue involved the delivery of City services and customer satisfaction. Ms. Bascom rei terated that new counci lors 1 ea rn about policies when hea r; ng appea 1 s. Several other councilors suggested that counc; 1 ors, especially new ones, attend appeal hearings of the Planning Commission and other bodi es. Summarizing, Mr. Rutan said the council should not abdicate responsibility unless it has given clear, specifi c directions and standards to the staff. He favored obtaining an independent audit of City services. He recommended the council continue to monitor the situation and not make any fundamental changes now. Mayor Obie said the council had directed the staff to present policies about City fees to the council. Mr. Gleason responded that the City has about 40 fee systems now. He suggested the staff present policies about controversial ones individually to the council and present policies for the others in groups in the next six or seven months. The councilors agreed with that procedure. Mr. Gleason said the councilors seemed to want information about appeals. e Responding to Mr. Gleason1s last suggestion, Mr. Holmer said he would like information about appeals every three months and he would like information from more than just the Planning Department. Mayor Obie said the councilors would like to know when controversial appeals are heard by the Hearings Official, boards, or commissions. S. West Eugene Parkway (6th/7th Extension) Mr. Rutan, Mr. Holmer, and Ms. Schue said the draft of a letter to the Department of Transportation from the City Manager about the West Eugene Parkway did not adequately reflect the council IS decision. Mr. Rutan, Mr. Holmer, and Ms. Bascom said they would like to review the letter before it is sent. The councilors discussed when a vote should be held on the West Eugene Parkway. They decided that September is too soon. Mr. Rutan said the November ballot will be very cluttered. He favored a vote in March 1987. He said the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce also recommended a March vote. Ms. Bascom and Ms. Ehrman favored a vote in November. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 21, 1986 Page 8