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Ms. Ehrman was not sure it is appropriate to charge Eugene residents for ~ future construction in Glenwood. Mr. Gleason responded that newly annexed ~ properties are charged for past improvements to the central city. He said the proposed total charge is a reduction. He said the construction of storm sewers is underfunded by at least $1.00 per customer per month. The storm sewer system is important and must be designed and work as a system. Water does not very often back-up and flood properties because the system is well maintained. Mr. Miller had no problem with including a street sweeping charge in the sewer bill although it is a tax. He said the Federal government is withdrawing funds and the City must have money. He favored an honest statement that the charge is needed and can be called a user fee or tax. Ms. Bascom supported including a street sweeping charge in the storm sewer bill. She said there are many leaves and trash in her neighborhood. They will build up in the catch basins on the corners if the streets are not swept. Mayor Obie supported the staff recommendation. He appreciated the staff response to issues brought up in the public hearing. He was anxious to get the ordinance before the council. Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Mr. Hansen, to accept the staff recommendation and direct the City Manager to prepare an ordinance implementing the proposal. Roll call vote: the motion carried 5:4; Councilors Bascom, Rutan, Miller, Schue and Mayor Obie voting aye; Councilors Holmer, Wooten, Hansen, and ~ Ehrman voting nay. VIII. DISCUSSION OF LCDC COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS--GOAL 5 (Pudding Creek) Mayor Obie postponed discussion of the LCDC compliance requirements. The meeting was adjourned at 1:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~.~ ~" _ f. Mi c ~al' Gl easo . ' City Manager (Recorded by Betty Lou Rarick) 1 77 6C e MINUTES--Eugene City Council J~ne 12, 1985 Page 11