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. Ms. Bascom said one of the strategies is to begin multi-year funding. She asked if this would be a problem. Mr. Gleason said this could be undertaken as a council strategic policy, although future councils cannot be bound to funding decisions made by a previous council. He stressed that the steering committee's contention that it is possible to put out a Request For Proposals and actively select the type of service programs desired is a subtle but profound change in perspective. He said the council could not undertake this within its current framework, but felt it would be possible to develop an integrated Lane County strategy. Mr. Bennett felt it would be a good idea to implement a strategic plan as suggested by the report. He felt it would yield a more coordinated effort and would make it possible to address on a continuing basis those issues which the council currently addresses on a periodic basis. The council chair, Ms. Wooten, thanked Ms. Eaton and Mr. Downes for the report and said the council would be using this study during the funding policy discussion of the Joint Social Services Fund. V. RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS Cathy Freedman, City Manager's Office, said Ms. Schue raised the issue of allowing nonresidents to serve on advisory boards. She said a rationale for opening membership on some committees, boards, and commissions to nonresidents is that Eugene is now accountable for a large part of the e planning and all zoning and building permit administration in River Road, Santa Clara, and Glenwood. Direct representation would help residents in those areas acquire a more positive attitude about Eugene city government. Ms. Freedman said if the council decides that nonresident membership is worth considering, staff recommends that it first be pursued on a limited basis beginning with two to four of the key advisory bodies. She said staff also advises that nonresidents be required to live inside Eugene's portion of the urban growth boundary. Ms. Brody, Planning Director, added that this change would require a code amendment. The amendment would give the council flexibility to appoint nonresidents to all boards and commissions. Mr. Rutan said he would like to discuss the option of having Springfield residents serve on Eugene boards and commissions as well. Ms. Schue said she raised this issue because of the urban transition agreement which makes Eugene responsible for planning and other services out to the urban growth boundary. Residents living in those areas do not have the ability to serve on citizen boards and commissions which make decisions affecting them. Ms. Schue felt the situation with Springfield residents is much different. A majority of council members indicated a desire to have more discussion at a later date about allowing residents of Springfield to serve on Eugene boards and commissions. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 28, 1988 Page 6