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e e e Ms. Schue stated that she would like to adopt this plan and use it as a planning tool for those items that can be accomplished. The planning element and the financing considerations are two separate issues, and it is unfortunate that those projects listed are expected to be completed so soon. Ms. Miller added that this is an attempt to list the needs and approximate costs for the next decade. It is not a commitment to complete all the projects, but a way to discuss the options in a more consolidated fashion. This was a planning exer- cise to help the council make more intelligent decisions. This is a long-term list of desirable projects. She would be willing to authorize further action on the West Eugene sewer trunk line. Most projects listed are either necessary or very desirable. The Budget Committee should do the prioritization. She is afraid, however, that if the CIP goes to the Budget Committee, it will be more difficult to keep the priorities for each year straight. Ms. Wooten said that clarity is desirable, but she would rather have the council deal with the annual CIP and come back later with the ten-year CIP. Mr. Obie noted that he would like to move ahead with the plan and would like to see it refined later. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to adopt the annual CIP with the Planning Commission recommendations. Ms. Schue stated that the planning element should be the responsibility of the City Council so it is best to handle it this way. She would support the motion. It would help keep the authority clearer. Mayor Keller stated that lay members of the Budget Committee do not have the policy background that the council does, and it would cause much frustration. At least there is a document, and that is important. No commitments have been made. They are looking at a general operating plan and will take advantage of it at every opportunity. This will be far better than anything previously. Mr. Lindberg agreed that the pUblic would most likely be happier if the process were smoother. He would support the motion. Ms. Smith asked if the council will be adopting the planning process and the Budget Committee will be dealing with the priorities. Mr. Obie stated that the Budget Committee will establish the priorities. Ms. Wooten indicated support for the planning document but feels it appears to commit the council to some- thing for which there are no resources for accomplishment. She feels the public should know this is not a commitment for expenditures and it should be approached very carefully. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. Ms. Wooten stated that it is important to note that the council is not raising property taxes to pay for $500 million worth of projects. V. ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION REGARDING OREGON LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION LICENSE APPLICATIONS: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW (memo, ordinance/resolution distributed) CB 2410--An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to make recommend a- . tions to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission on behalf of the City Council; providing an appeal there from; amending Section 2.007 of the Eugene Code, 1971; adding Section 2.1100 to that code; and declaring an emergency. MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 20, 1982 Page 8