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e e e Air Act, requiring the recycling or safe disposal of refrigerants in refrig- eration systems and other sources by July 1. He said County Commissioner Rust has proposed that the Lane County Board of Commissioners approve a plan originally proposed by St. Vincent de Paul Society asking the Environmental Protection Agency to provide $25,000 to fund one position to recover chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). The proposal calls for an assessment of $2 for each appliance that is dropped off at waste sites to help fund the position. Mr. MacDonald asked the council to send a letter or pass a motion supporting Commissioner Rust's proposal. The council chose to consider the issue before taking any action. M. Tardiness Mr. Rutan expressed concern about tardiness at council meetings, saying it did not accurately portray the council's attitude toward its work. N. Presidents Day Ms. Ehrman ascertained that February 17 was not a holiday for City staff. A joint work session with the Downtown Commission would be held as scheduled. o. Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority Ms. Ehrman reported on the Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority's (LRAPA) presentation of rules regarding asbestos and presentations for contractors. She said the City of Springfield routinely notifies LRAPA about construction projects to avert problems, and requested that Eugene consider a similar liaison. P. Lane Transit District Task Force Ms. Ehrman said the task force is still focusing on the Pasta Plus and Inter- national House of Pancakes sites as possible locations for the new Lane Tran- sit District's (LTD) transit station downtown. She said the parking issue has generated interest in additional sites and reconsideration of the elec- tions lot. Ms. Boles suggested that the task force communicate with Jim West, Public Works, who staffs the Central Area Transportation Study Committee, for recom- mendations with respect to parking and the intercity shuttle. Q. First Interstate's Economic Forecast Ms. Ehrman said she attended First Interstate's Economic Forecast earlier today and found it informative. She noted that the County's growth rate is reported to be 2.5 percent, while the City of Eugene's is 4.0 percent. The reason most given for moving to Eugene is quality of life. MINUTES--Eugene City Council Lunch Work Session February 12, 1992 Page 3