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e Haws stated that he does not see what harm there would be if the commission voted no and changed their minds after the public hearing. Mr. Gleason stated that the negotiations are occurring in good faith under an intergovernmental agreement. The council as a whole has not taken a position for service improve- ments. If improvements can be achieved, then the decision will be shared between the commission and the agencies. e Ms. Miller stated that her concern is not with the content of the agreement, since that is unknown, but rather that it seems unfair to announce what it will be with no time for public input. They could impose conditions so that the agencies could have public hearings. Many people are upset with this major issue; they are also frustrated without knowing what is being considered. Perhaps the council should have been involved sooner. Mr. Swanson assured Ms. Miller that he has heard the council IS concern. Although he is not sure just what can be done, he will take those concerns to Mr. Martin this after- noon. Ms. Wooten added to Ms. Miller's statement that she agrees with Mr. Haws. In order to protect the ability to further negotiate, it would be helpful if the commission voted no. Mayor Keller stated that the purpose for establish- ment of the commission was because the council did not want that level of involvement. Before too much more is said, background information is needed. Ms. Wooten stated that there would be opportunity for that if the increase were denied. Ms. Schue stated that it is one thing to tie the rate increase to the franchise changes but she does not like denying the increase in order to keep the City's options open. However, she would like to look at the whole package. Mr. Hamel stated that the City Council does not have jurisdiction to control the rate increase. What the commission decides will be up to the commission. There will be opportunities to review the franchise. Ms. Smith stated that even though the commission has the right to decide, this input should be conveyed to the City Attorney. The City Council does not have the responsibility, but they do have a high degree of concern and would like further input and a report back. She cautioned staff not to ignore the concerns of the council. Ms. Miller asked Mr. Hamel to convey the council IS comments to the commission. Mr. Hamel stated that he would. Ms. Baker added that she had just talked with Mr. Gorham and had delivered the message. C. Clean-Up Project Ms. Schue requested that a letter be sent to Eugene Action Forum and Sigma Nu Fraternity thanking them for cleaning up the entrance to the city on 1-5 and Franklin Boulevard. D. Letter To Congressional Delegation Ms. Schue stated that she had received a letter from the president of the Federal University Professors regarding the proposed Federal cuts in student loans. She asked the council to support the concerns by being a co-signer on a letter to the Oregon Congressional Delegation. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 27, 1982 Page 4