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e Mr. Mounts responded that before any specific fee increases were proposed, a market survey would be conducted. Referring to Mr. Ericson's testimony, Ms. Bascom said that specific com- plaints about the plan-checking and building code enforcement processes should be addressed to the Building Construction Advisory Committee. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to direct staff to begin to implement the recommendations of the Committee on Development Services as presented in the September 26, 1990, Development Services Financing Study. Mr. Boles reiterated that the motion under consideration would not increase costs but would adopt a principle that will move the City toward cost recov- ery. Mr. Holmer reminded the council that its adopted process for the setting of fees requires the City Manager to notify the council. When that occurs, the council could request information about fees in other markets. Mr. Mounts added that the administrative fee-setting ordinance requires that such infor- mation be provided and the council could direct an adjustment of the proposed fee if it were shown to be discrepant with the market. Mayor Miller continued to press for additional community involvement before the council proceeds. e Mr. Green expressed reluctant support for the study's recommendations and emphasized the importance of review within the first two years. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 7:0. The council took a short break. III. PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED EMERGENCY SNOW ORDINANCE City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Bob Hammitt, Public Works Department, gave the staff report. The proposed ordinance would ban parking on priority streets, enabling City staff to keep street systems open during ice and snow storms so that emergency vehicles, buses, and traffic could move safely around town. Responding to concerns expressed by Ms. Ehrman, Mr. Hammitt indicated that owners of vehicles parked illegally during storms would be notified by tele- phone if possible, and a car would not be towed unless it was determined to present a real hazard. Responding to a question about a specific area on Fairmount Boulevard between 17th and 19th avenues, Mr. Hammitt said that the ban would not apply to this area because it was not identified as a priority street. Mayor Miller opened the public hearing. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 22, 1990 Page 5 ............