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e 3. Solid Waste Mr. Nicholson commented that the work plan developed should address short- term and long-term issues. 4. Wetlands The council agreed to incorporate this issue into the body of its work plan. 5. Arts and Tourism as Economic Drivers It was agreed to incorporate this issue into the work plan as well. III. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Boles said that Greg Evans has been working with staff of the Safeway Corporation in retaining the store on 6th Avenue in Eugene. He said that there is an opportunity to meet with Safeway management in Oakland. Mayor Miller said that it is important for a City Councilor to do this. Mr. Boles requested council approval to do so. The council had a brief discussion, in which Mr. Boles offered to provide more information on the subject. Mr. Robinette moved, seconded by Ms. Bascom, that the City have a presence on the issue of retaining the Safeway on West 6th Avenue, and that Mr. Boles serve as a representative of e the City Council. Mr. Gleason clarified that the motion's intent is to allow Mr. Boles to at- tend a meeting with the Safeway management in Oakland, if one is necessary. The motion passed, 5:0:1 (Mr. Boles abstaining). Mr. Gleason brought up the issue of the Richardson Bridge housing project. He said that the major component is financing through tax credits. In order to receive tax credits for this year, at least 10 percent of the funding must be spent. This has proven not to be as easy as anticipated, because of the difficulties in gaining clear title. He said that the County is willing to make expenditures, provided those expenditures are backed up. There are four ways the City could provide this backup: 1) with Federal funding from the Home Program; 2) through the Eugene Decisions process; 3) with utility funds (sewer, water, etc.); or 4) with General Fund dollars. He said that $100,000 must be expended, resulting in a need of $40,000 to $80,000 for backup funds. He requested that the authority be given to the Housing Authority to make the decision. Mr. Gleason said that the maximum General Fund exposure is $100,000, with a probable exposure of $40,000 to $50,000. In response to a question from Mr. Robinette, Mr. Gleason said that if the authority is not granted, the project will not get the tax credits. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrmans, to authorize the City Manager to act in a manner such as to allow the Housing e- MINUTES--Eugene City Council December 9, 1991 Page 6