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e Mayor Obie said he was concerned that only 2~ of 10~ in taxes would be returned to Eugene, and he suggested that a 6~ tax imposed by the County might solve more problems for the City and the County. Ms. Schue noted that the study had been discussed by and was likely to receive support from the League of Oregon Cities. Mr. Gleason said the 20 percent allocation was a baseline figure, and with the share for arterials and State highways added, the actual receipts might be closer to 30 percent. He added that discussion at the State level was not ended. Mr. Gleason said he thought the most important first step was to obtain approval for the concept of the needs study, and further negotiations then could occur. Responding to Ms. Ehrman's question, Mr. Smith said the allocation formula had been agreed to by the policy committee. He said the historical allocation had been 68-20-12, and the 50-30-20 shares had been a compromise. He said the City Council could disagree with those shares, but he thought the allocation was reasonable in order to allow State problems to be addressed during the first six years. Mr. Miller noted that revenues were not expected to be sufficient, and he suggested that waiting six years might exacerbate the situation. He said he thought creative alternatives were needed in the planning process. He also noted that annexation could result in increased road problems. Mr. Gleason said discussion of annexation still needed to be held between representatives of the City and the County. He noted that the County road fund this year would include $6 million more than expected.' He also noted that a local gas tax had ~ been discussed but had not yet been implemented. Ms. Ehrman and Ms.. Schue suggested that the legislative subcommittee revisit the issue. Mayor Obie excused himself and turned the chair over to Council President Debra Ehrman at 1 p.m. III. CHANGES TO THE ANNEXATION PROGRAM TAX DIFFERENTIAL PLAN City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the item. Planning Director Susan Brody presented the staff report, noting that the last two agenda items were summarized in attachments. She said numerous meetings had been held in the River Road/Santa Clara area, in addition to telephone and mail contacts. She added that staff members currently were helping property owners initiate two commercial land annexations, which were to come before the council in February and Ma rch. Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, that the tax differential annexation rates applicable to annexations in the River Road Parks District, the remainder of Santa Clara, and the Highway 99 area be extended through March 31, 1988. Roll call vote; the motion carried 5:0. - MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 21, 1987 Page 8