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e Ms. Ehrman asked that the committee be prepared to give the council one de- sign recommendation. N. Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority (LRAPA) Ms. Ehrman reported that the Legislature is considering legislation that would remove the requirements for LRAPA members to be elected officials. She noted that such legislation could reduce the council's workload. Ms. Ehrman said that efforts are also being made to expand LRAPA's representation to include parties outside of the three jurisdictions; LRAPA is looking strongly at representation from Oakridge. Ms. Ehrman said that LRAPA has discussed long-range planning efforts. There is strong support among members that LRAPA become a critical player in trans- portation issues. Among its proposed activities LRAPA is considering the implementation of a car inspection program. Ms. Ehrman noted that LRAPA has manufactured and patented an air-monitoring device that is being marketed around the country. The proceeds from the device produce income for LRAPA. Mr. MacDonald noted that the HB2175 passed by the House Ways and Means Sub- committee will likely provide increased funding for LRAPA to undertake a monitoring program. He explained that under the new laws, fees would be placed on automobiles to reflect the impact of auto exhaust on the airshed. The funds generated will support mass transit capital acquisition. e o. Community Development Committee (CDC) Mr. Boles noted that CDC has completed its three-year plan and said that it has earmarked moneys for capital acquisition and rental rehabilitation. He also noted that there has been some strong concerns expressed on the commit- tee with the administrative process IHSC uses to manage fund money. P. Central Area Transportation Study (CATS) Mr. Boles said that the focus of CATS has been restricted geographically, but indicated that various subcommittees will be created to look at specific areas of transportation, including policy issues. Q. Fairgrounds Master Plan Mr. Boles noted that the Fairgrounds Master Plan has still not been undertak- en and said that he would find it difficult to support any land use decisions for that area until it has a master plan. Acting Assistant City Manager Linda Norris assured Mr. Boles that staff has been discussing what actions can be taken to get the Fairgrounds Master Plan under way. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 26, 1991 Page 8 ~.~. .....,