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e Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Mr. Hansen, to approved the staff recommendation to require EWEB to engage in a cooperative study with Lane Electric eooperative regarding electrical service in the Willow Creek Basin. Responding to a question from Mr. Holmer, Mr. Sercombe, the City Attorney, said the City staff had not contacted the Public Utility Commissioner's staff about the study. The commissioner was involved in the allocation of existing Lane Electric Cooperative and EWEB boundaries and will be involved in their allocation in the future. At the present time, financial consequences, such as the cost of service and new construction, to Lane Electric Cooperative and EWEB are being considered. The Public Utility Commissioner's staff will be contacted and other legal options will be considered. Mr. Holmer hoped information from the commissioner's staff will be a part of the final report given to the council. Replying to a question from Mr. Hansen, Mr. Obie said it is generally accepted that utility companies will not request additional territory from other utilities. He had discussed the matter with the chair of the EWEB Board of Directors who appreciated council support and will appreciate a formal request from the council. Mr. Hansen was grateful for Mayor Obie's contacts with the EWEB Board of Directors. He hoped the council will have camaraderie with the Board in the future. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. e XI. EWEB ELECTRICAL UTILITY PAYMENTS TO THE GENERAL FUND (memo, background information distributed) City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item. Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Mr. Hansen, to approve the staff recommendation requesting EWEB to provide the Eugene City Council a written explanation of the EWEB board's position regarding Trojan and other miscellaneous gross operating revenues which may be due to the eity of Eugene and requesting the explanation be due in thirty days. Mr. Hansen said the council action was predicated on Section 44 of the eharter but he preferred to have Mayor Obie write a less formal letter to the EWEB Board of Directors. He would like the letter to request the information and not state the charter provision. More official action could be taken if results are not achieved. He offered to amend the motion. Mayor Obie accepted the recommendation and said he would write an appropriate letter. Mr. Holmer pointed out the request was from the council. He would like the report from EWEB transmitted directly to the council when it is received. The staff review should follow. Ms. Wooten agreed with Mr. Holmer. - MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 13, 1985 Page 14