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e Mr. Holmer said the council had declared a particular position. If the resolution calling a special election was adopted as stated, it would provide an adequate referendum on the council1s action. Ms. Bascom thought the issue was how firmly the council would be locked into a particular position in future years. Mr. Miller asked about the cost of an election if the issue is on a ballot with other items. Mr. Gleason said the costs would be shared and the costs could be partially mitigated. Mr. Rutan said there is confusion on the council regarding the definition of an advisory vote and the matter to be referred to the voters. Mr. Holmer suggested moving on to the next agenda item. There were no objections. The council took a five minute break. IV. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES OF AUGUST 4, 1988 Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to approve the minutes of the August 4, 1988, meeting of the Legislative Committee. Ms. Wooten noted the committee's early discussion of the field burning issue. She requested further exploration of the issue and asked staff to investigate how the council should participate in the decision-making process. Ms. Schue concurred that discussion of the issue of air quality is needed. e Ms. Ehrman mentioned that the City of Corvallis had adopted a position favoring a ban on field burning. Mr. Gleason anticipated the City's involvement in the issue might require a commitment of staff resources. Ms. Schue remarked that Public Works staff member Terry Smith chairs a Department of Environmental Quality advisory committee on this topic and is a valuable source of information. Ms. Wooten requested an outline of areas for potential council involvement and a listing of the resources required in order to participate actively in the decisions that will be made regarding the field burning issue. She noted the possibilities of coordinating with the Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority, other cities in the Willamette Valley, the League of Oregon Cities, and a Governor1s task force. Mr. Miller commented that smoke intrusion is a larger issue than field burning alone. Mayor Obie added that the council's actions should be positive as it approaches the agricultural community to assist in resolving a problem. Mr. Rutan observed that construction of a research park could help promote the development of the technology necessary to resolve the situation. ~MINUTES--EUgene City Council September 7, 1988 Page 8