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e E. Housing Policy Board Update Ms. Bascom updated the council on the work of the Housing Policy Board. She noted that a subcommittee has been formed to focus the board's efforts di- rectly on the Richardson Bridge housing project in an attempt to proceed more quickly with project implementation. F. Lane Council of Governments (L-COG) Annual Banquet Ms. Schue announced that representative Peter DeFazio will be speaking at L-COG's annual banquet on November 30. She noted that this would be a good opportunity for councilors to become acquainted with Mr. DeFazio. Interested councilors should contact Pam Berrian. G. Ba 11 ot Measure 5 Ms. Schue indicated that she would be meeting this evening with representa- tives of the Association of Oregon Counties and the School Board Association about the impacts of Measure 5 and, in particular, how local governments should be financed. Ms. Schue also noted that she is serving on a task team for the Governor- elect that will be looking at how the State should relate to cities, coun- ties, and other special districts. She asked that councilors contact her if they have ideas on this issue. e H. West University Neighborhood Business Association Mr. Nicholson said that in recent discussions with the West University Neigh- borhood Business Association, members continue to express concern with the presence of transients in the area. He wondered whether the City has a sys- tem whereby citizens who have expressed an interest in a particular issue can be automatically informed of subsequent meetings on that issue. Mr. Gleason said that a process for handling citizen requests for information exists through the Public Service Office (PSO). Responding to another question, Mr. Gleason said that the process is not automatically activated for every person who gives pubic testimony. 1. Downtown Design Committee Mayor Miller indicated that the Downtown Design Committee has recently ex- pressed concern with the future of downtown design efforts in light of fund- ing impacts of Ballot Measure 5. He acknowledged the controversy which still exists within the community about downtown design, particularly regarding whether streets should be opened to vehicular traffic. Mayor Miller said that the committee is seeking council endorsement of its continued efforts. Mr. Rutan felt that the council should continue to move ahead with its down- town redesign efforts, targeting a decision for 1991. He reminded the coun- cil of its discussion at the most recent Goals Session about how this issue should be presented to the voters. Mr. Rutan pointed out that while the e MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 28, 1990 Page 2