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. this evaluation to determine whether the pamphlet is effective enough to just ify costs. F. Migration into Oregon Mr. MacDonald noted that a newsletter recently produced by the Business As- sistance Team (BATeam) highlighted a significant trend of persons migrating into Oregon. He acknowledged the desirability of our community and hoped that the large in-migration of people would not negatively impact the quality of life. G. Solid Waste and Recycling Board (SWRB) Mr. MacDonald inquired about the timing of the council's further SWRB discus- sion regarding territories, yard waste streams, and associated recycling issues. In response, Mr. Gleason said that he would be forwarding his recom- mendations on these issues to the SWRB at the next rate hearing. Mr. Nicholson felt strongly that the council should be involved in decisions of this magnitude. He said that the issue of exclusive territories repre- sents a fundamental change from the City's current practice; this should not be an administrative decision. He suggested referring this issue to a sub- committee of the council. e Mr. Gleason noted that the issue of yard waste streams is a very complicated, time-consuming issue that requires metro wide coordination. He said that he will be proposing that this issue be moved up on SWRB's work plan, but will not be making a specific recommendation during the rate hearing. He agreed to provide the council with a memo outlining his recommendations on these issues prior to the rate hearing. He noted the significant council time that is going to be invested in the Eugene Decisions process and urged the council not to add these issues to its list of agenda items. Mr. Boles suggested that the issue of "integration with other jurisdictions" also be addressed in the discussions and a recommendation be included in the memo. He suggested that Councilor Nicholson attend the SWRB meetings in an ex-officio capacity. H. Participation in the Eugene Decisions Process In response to a letter to the editor recently published in The Register- Guard, Mr. MacDonald requested that the Homeless Action Coalition, Clients in Action, and Clergy and Laity Concerned be invited to participate in the Eu- gene Decisions process. He noted the importance of the perception that this process is open to all who want to participate. Mr. Boles indicated that these groups have already been added to the list of participants in response to feedback during the first meeting process. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 17, 1991 Page 3