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<br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Boles presented his ideas on the use of flatland cable cars in the Eugene area. <br />He felt the cable car idea was a way to integrate a number of issues in Eugene <br />and do something that was fun and innovative in the process. He mentioned that <br />a UMTA study through the U of 0 was soon to be undertaken and perhaps the cable <br />car process could be folded into the study. <br /> <br />Green said that he liked the idea of street cars, and that he had grown up with <br />them in New Orleans. <br /> <br />Bennett said he liked the idea and wondered about the economic impact of the <br />cable cars. <br /> <br />Ehrman noted that parking issues were a concern for her related to transporta- <br />tion. <br /> <br />Boles said that the cable car idea was something that he felt warranted staff <br />time to review and investigate. He also mentioned that Fairground as a <br />transportation issue. <br /> <br />Holmer wanted to know more about the planning project and if LTD would be <br />involved. <br /> <br />Miller responded that LTD would be player. He also noted the success of <br />Portland's light rail project, and based upon this supported the idea of <br />looking into the cable car idea. <br /> <br />Bascom said that the cable cars were an awesome dream, but one that may be <br />worth looking into. She mentioned that an individual was trying to put in a <br />mini rail system in the Alton Baker Park area this summer. She commented that <br />is was important to look at the realities of such a project. <br /> <br />Gleason suggested that this idea be tied into the UPTA study and that the <br />Public Works department take a look at the issue and develop a work plan which <br />would include LTD as a player. The work plan would include staff and fund <br />resources required to examine the project. <br /> <br />Ehrman agreed with Gleason by saying that it was worth looking at but that it <br />would be a lot of work and would involve a number of players. <br /> <br />Schue mentioned that there was a billing in the legislature which would add a <br />$10 fee to vehicle registration fees and that perhaps this location option <br />money could be used to fund part of a cable car system, if the bill was revised <br />and if the county would agree. <br /> <br />Gleason said that a study of the issue was a good place to start. <br /> <br />Holmer suggested that staff prepare an outline of a work plan and an estimated <br />cost and that Councilor Boles have input in that process. <br /> <br />Boles also suggested that the project have a tie in to the infrastructure <br />committee. <br /> <br />DRAFT COUNCIL GOAL SESSION <br /> <br />PAGE 14 <br />