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e C. RelationshiD Between City Council Goals and Plannino Commission Priorities Regarding downtown development, Ms. Sirnio said that the Planning Commission has not discussed specific projects. However, it has discussed increasing office and housing opportunities downtown. She added that the commission has met with Sue Pritchard, Chair of the Downtown Commission, in order to coordi- nate efforts. e Mayor Miller wondered if the City Council wished to have the authority to approve the work plan of the Planning Commission. Mr. MacDonald mentioned that a retreat to discuss the Metro Plan and TransPlan updates may be helpful. Mr. Green agreed. Mr. Boles said that the council and commission members have not had the opportunity to discuss ideas regarding the proposed FY93 projects. He wondered whether there was adequate staff resources to do all the projects, and requested that the Planning Commission rank all eight projects. Ms. Bascom pointed out that planning processes may have to be condensed in light of budgetary constraints. Mr. Vanlandingham agreed, and pointed out that the commission was frustrated with the excessive time required for consideration of the Willakenzie Refinement Plan. Mr. Green supported the concept of the City Council approving the Planning Commission's work program. He added that the Planning Commission should view the City Council's work program also. He said that this would facilitate coordination between the two bodies and would encourage dialogue between them. Mr. Boles agreed, and stated that the City Council should be in full support of the Planning Commission's work program. He added that the City Council should state policies clearly and that the Planning Commission should ask for clarification early in the process if necessary. D. The Plannino Commission's Role in the Euoene Decisions Process Ms. Sirnio said that the Planning Commission's primary question involves its changing role if commissions or boards are eliminated. Mr. Evans emphasized that throughout the Eugene Decisions process, the public has been encouraging the participation of volunteers. Mr. Robinette underscored the fact that the City Council itself is not clear on the direction of Eugene Decisions and will not be until August. Mayor Miller said that absent any additional revenue, option 3 will be implemented. Mr. Green said that even if community input processes change as a result of Eugene Decisions, the high quality of citizen input must be maintained. He wondered how the Planning Commission envisioned its role in the Eugene Decisions process. Mayor Miller said that the City Council is in control of the budget. He said that if the Eugene Decisions process results in a decrease in staff who assist in such matters, the council will need to provide clear direction. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council Planning Commission-5:30 May 26, 1992 Page 4