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e e e airport runway extension, University of Oregon housing research, and transfer of the Lane Transit District (LTD) Garfield site to School District 4J. Ms. Miller explained that the top priorities are Eugene-specific, have a high financial impact, and will be the focus of lobbying efforts. She identified other issues that are not Eugene-specific but are important to the City as the Library Services and Construction Act, housing legislation, drug abuse funding, and funding for mass transit. Ms. Bascom indicated particular interest in housing research issues and in the possibility of funding for an off-street downtown transfer station and encouraged those making the trip to pursue these issues. Ms. Schue pointed out that John Moseley of the University and Phyllis Loobey of LTD also will be in Washington and will work on both issues. Mr. Boles commented that housing research should be integrated with those concerns addressed by the Social Goals Committee. Regarding mass transit, he stressed the importance of seeking funding for alternative transportation modes. Mr. Boles expressed concern with problems of timing in generating lists like the one being considered. Ms. Ehrman pointed out that the proposed list commits considerable effort to issue~, important to other agencies in the community. Mr. Holmer said that generation of a list as an annual activity to tie in with the NLC meeting seems irrelevant to getting adequate funding for projects such as the cable system on which there is council agreement. Ms. Bascom responded that important projects require considerable discussion and time to move up on the priority list. She discouraged councilors from formal lobbying for a cable car system (an idea discussed at the council.s recent goals session) at this time because other issues have already been identified as this year1s priorities. Mr. Boles said he hoped to work with other jurisdictions sometime in the future to approach the Federal government for a planning grant. He said this is a time of transition and it is important to act while resources are available. Mr. Bennett supported Mr. Boles's position regarding the need for alternative transportation downtown and he considered it appropriate to explore whether a project is feasible. Mr. Bennett asked that the message be carried to Washington, DC that the City is addressing housing issues but needs help in doing so. Mayor Miller explained that the list of priorities to be taken to Washington is purposely limited and he urged councilors to devote their time and attention to what the council has agreed are priority issues. He asked the council to decide whether the cable car idea should be identified as one of those priorities at this time. MINUTES--Eugene City Council March 6, 1989 Page 6