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in the outline because it was difficult to state specifics with regard to social problems. Councilman Williams added that t~ere was no ,question about inclusion of social implications of growth. He sa~d the outl~ne was not in- tended to be inflexible, that the steering committee would have to guide the study a~ it progressed. Mr. Mur~ay then asked whether estimates of study costs took into account data that might be available through the University. Mr. Battai1e answered that that would be one source in addition to other consulting sources, there would be no limit on sources'of information. With regard to suggested makeup of the steering committee Mr. Murray expressed concern'about the representation from Eugene in comparison to representation from other areas when he felt Eugene probably would be paying the major part of the cost if the study was implemented. He expressed disappointment also with the minor role indicated by the ratio of citizen representation. He wondered why MAPAC couldn't do the study. That seemed the logical group to him since it had equal representation from Eugene, Springfield, and the County. Mr. Halley said the report was to be considered a starting point, that adjust- ment could be made to satisfy the concerns expressed. He added that the study if pursued would continue over a long priod of time and would be carried on by many people, it could be tailored to fit the financing available. Mr. Howard said that MAPAC would have an integral part in the study, especially as it would be. concerned with the 1990 Plan and citizen involvement. With MAPAC's limited staff that would be about as much as it could handle in view of addi- tional work resulting from proposed LCDC goals and guidelines for citizen in- volvement in the planning process. Councilman Keller asked about the availability of BUD funds and how long before the study was expected to be finsihed after it was started. Mr. Halley answered that unless Congress acted on the President's deferment of half of the "701" funds the situation was not good. Even then, he said, he was not convinced that money would be available for this type project. He said the study was scheduled on a two-year basis assuming the steering committee would take it along the lines outlined in the report, and that it would start when Eugene and Springfield councils and County Commissioners so determined and when money was avai.lable. Mayor Anderson suggested that further questions be held and the discussion con- tinued at another meeting. Councilman Williams thought distribution of a list of the Task Force committee members showing MAPAC representation would be help- ful, and it was understood that pne wauli be (/lade avai lable. At the conclusion of other business, C~unci1woman Bea1 said it was understood very clearly that the study request was for an outline of cost of growth in terms of services and facilities. She saw nothing in the outline presented that touched on that and she felt it a very important consideration in the budgeting process. She felt it was something that could be clone on the basis of the sewer study, an update of the transportation study, EWEB's participation with regard to el9r:tric and water costs. She hoped the Task Force would recog- nize the: concern in that area and make some response. . -. "--.' -- - . DD. Rezoning, February 10 Council Meeting - Councilman Bradley asked other Council members to review prior to the February 10 Council meeting the Planning Commis- sion.staff notes and minutes relevant to rezoning of property in the Goodpasture Island/Delta area and 'related sign district change (Planning Commission), rezon- ing Roosevelt Boulevard property (Olsen), and sign district change in the 400 and 500 blocks between Jefferson and Lawrence Streets (city). EE. Council Meetings in various wards was requested by Councilman Bradley. He sug- gested one council meeting once a month or every other month in one of the various wards, starting with his, Ward 1. Mayor Anderson suggested that as an item for discussion at the Council orientation session scheduled for February 6. At the conClusion of other business, Manager noted that official council meetings are required by Charter to be held in City Hall. 2/10/75 - 22 G:,4- . e Cemm 1/29/7 5 File Cemm 2/5/75 File Camm 2/5/7 5 File e