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. ' e e e -C.' When asked how disagreement that was formerly handled by the ERA would now be processed, Mr. Kupper said an appeal would first be made to the Downtown Commis- sion. A response would go from the commission to the appellant and if it was not resolved, it would then proceed to City Council. The exception would be zone changes. The new commission does not supersede the Planning Commission in its planning function. Mr. Gleason said all Planning Department refinement plans have a citizen advisory element. Responding to a question on authority of the commission to set up subcommittees, Mr. Kupper said the ordinance does not mention having the power to set up subcommittees. However, it does not prohibit setting up subcommittees. Mr. Tharp said that the ordinance does not prohibit setting up of subcommittees to deal with specific issues. Mr. Gleason said if a commission forms a major study committee, it becomes a public body and therefore ~ust first be approved by City Council. Any advisory group to City Council has statutory and policy requirements. Mr. Gleason thanked Ms. Wooten and Mr. Lindberg for their work in forming the new commission. Ms. Wooten said she recognized the work and deliberation of City Council and the Economic Development Committee. Mr. Keller thanked Mr. Lindberg, Ms. Wooten, and Mr. Obie. He said the document may not be perfect, but that it is a giant stride in the right direction. II. GENERAL DISCUSSION When asked about sewers, Mr. Gleason replied that plan B is under consideration. The liquid process will be complete and something will have to be done about the solid process. In responding to a question, Ms. Smith said the last decision on sludge sites was to pursue other options which could be interim, on-site, and exploration of other sites, including Four Corners. Ms. Wooten asked if the lack of supplemental funding from the Federal government has had an effect on potential rates or the ability to complete the project in a timely way. Ms. Smith replied that those decisions or recommendations had not been made. The ongoing program is based on money requested from the State. Costs will be close to the original figure. Mr. Gleason said if the Federal government does not appropriate $2.7 billion for the program nationally, a critical decision will have to be made whether to finish the liquid process with local bonds. Responding to a question on when would be a good opportunity to individually or collectively discuss EWEB issues, Mr. Keller suggested that Ms. Wooten call the City Manager to arrange a time. Ms. Wooten said she was impressed by the turnout of 850 people on the Historic East Skinner Butte walking tour. She said the Historic Review Board should be thanked at the Wednesday council meeting for their part in the activity. Mr. Gleason said that on Wednesday, the Eugene Arts Foundation should be recognized also for having made a commitment of $327,000 for next year's EPAC operating account. Ms. Smith said Mr. Benson and the entire board of trustees should be thanked. MINUTES--City Council Work Session May 10, 1982 Page 4