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- e e Mr. Gleason remarked that because of the need to do a substantial amount of work before the changeover, the timing of rate adjustments may occur more simultan- eously between the two cities. In response to Mr. Hansen's question, Mr. Gleason conceded that the flow-based system was, with small variances, a more equitable system, if the rate system is implemented correctly. A cost study taking 6-8 months would be necessary to set the rates. The next date for consideration of rate changes is May 1985. There was consensus that the majority of Eugene councilors are committed to the flow-based rate philosophy, with flexibility on the implementation schedule, and that the date of May 1985, (a year after plant operations begin) be a tentative target date. Mr. Gleason agreed to prepare a letter to the Springfield City Council for Mayor Keller's signature incorporating the Eugene Council's position and expressing the Council's desire to co-operate in the matter. B. Cable Commission Mr. Hansen said that one committee issue was deciding the role of the Public Access Corporation in the management of Cable 11 programming. The committee is working to resolve this problem. Another issue is deciding whether or not to raise the franchise fee from three percent to five percent, and,if done, how to use the additional income. Mr. Obie voiced a concern on the public participating in a rate change decision. He felt that since an increase in franchise fee will be passed on to the consu- mers, there needs to be a specific reason for change. Staff was asked to advise the Council of the estimated franchise fee revenues involved in such a decision. There was discussion of using cable access TV to record events at the Hult Center. Some members agreed with the idea, while others felt it would detract from the purpose of the center which was to provide live entertainment. Mr. Obie said that participants in the Community Goals Conference had suggested that the Hult Center be more accessible to all citizens; therefore, more study ought to be made of this issue. C. Community Goals Conference Mr. Holmer said that the Community Goals Committee would be planning the format of the April Community Goals Conference. Mr. Holmer asked for input on ways to narrow down the goal-setting process. Mr. Hansen suggested that the City Council and Planning Commission not r.artici- pate in the final recommendation. Ms. Smith suggested that Mr. Holmer 'flagll goals that are not possible fiscally. Mr. Obie suggested that a newspaper survey be done to secure community input on the approximately 200 goal comments that were generated during the initial meetings of the conference committee in early January. MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 18, 1984 Page 2