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<br /> e On another matter, responding to a question from Mayor Morrisette, Mayor <br /> Miller said that Eugene is seeking to meet the needs for housing in the com- <br /> munity through its recently-implemented interfaith shelter proposal. He <br /> praised the council for taking a leadership position on this issue and spoke <br /> about the intergovernmental cooperation that will be required if the communi- <br /> ty is to find a permanent solution to the housing problem. <br /> Mr. Rogers noted that the Glenwood Neighborhood Association is planning to <br /> meet on this issue and suggested that Eugene might send a council representa- <br /> tive to that meeting. <br /> Ms. Bascom remarked that several members of the council had an opportunity to <br /> visit the proposed Access Center facilities before making the final decision. <br /> The council favored the Glenwood facility because of its location in a non- <br /> residential neighborhood and because its former use as the Head Start head- <br /> quarters was similar. She also noted that by locating the Access Center in <br /> Glenwood, it could also easily serve Springfield's homeless population. <br /> Mr. Holmer noted the council's Social Goal for the upcoming year, as similar <br /> to last year's goal, will be to implement permanent, affordable, low-income <br /> housing with funding provided through intergovernmental cooperation. <br /> Mayor Morrisette commended the City of Eugene for seeking a solution to the <br /> housing problem. He noted that Springfield has considered a program similar <br /> to what has been proposed by Eugene and hoped that Eugene's program might <br /> serve as a future model for Springfield. <br /> e In light of approaching cold weather, Mr. Roberts commended the Eugene City <br /> Council for making a decision and moving forward quickly. Ms. Oumdi con- <br /> curred and expressed hope that additional permanent housing would be avail- <br /> able by next year to meet the housing demand. <br /> The meeting adjourned at 8 p.m. <br /> (Recorded by Traci Northman) <br /> mncc 102990 <br /> ;J?~)l;),4/,f' <br /> w':r~~ <br /> e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 29, 1990 Page 5 <br /> Springfield City Council <br /> Lane County Board of Commissioners <br />