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e 2. New Housing Finance Program Responding to Ms. Ehrman's request for clarification, Mr. Bennett explained that this program comes out of the Social Goals Committee and is an explor- atory project concerning the possibility of using a General Obligation reve- nue bond for housing projects. It is hoped that this means of financing might support a lower-than-conventional market interest rate for housing projects. Mr. Bennett noted that the Business License fee is the targeted revenue for this issue and said that the outcome of the County Commissioners' election may change the level of support on the board for a Business License tax. Ms. Ehrman asked the council to consider whether it wants to raise this issue before November. F. Goal VI--Citizen Relations: Improved Effectiveness of Citizen Relations and Public Information 1. Cable Access Ms. Bascom commented that there is an evolving interest within the community on increasing public access to cable television. Mr. Green agreed and asked about the City's progress in this area. In response, Mr. Gleason said that the City is continuing to work on improving public access to cable televi- sion, possibly through contracts with local cable stations. He also pointed - out the time commitment which is required to make a publicly-operated channel successful. G. Goal VII--Transportation: Develop Alternatives for the Metropolitan Core Mr. Boles said that he is discouraged with the lack of progress that has been made on the council's transportation goal this year and felt that it should receive more serious consideration next year. Mr. Bennett agreed with Mr. Boles and suggested that in order to meet these transportation goals in the future, the City should generate a specific set of strategies to support aggressive transportation policies. Mr. Miller reminded the council that it has a limited amount of time on which to work on its goals; the council needs to determine which goals are most important to the council as a whole and give those first priority. Mr. Holmer agreed. Mr. Gleason asked that the council keep a perspective on the time required to work on a complex issue of this nature and noted the number of jurisdictions which must work together on this issue. Mr. Gleason assured the council that City staff is committed to an aggressive transportation program, particularly one that supports and encourages alternative modes. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 17, 1990 Page 5 Work Planning Session