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e - e study was completed in order to do a better job of controlling and limit- ing growth. Also, the language in this resolution is less pointed than in previous drafts, placing emphasis on limiting costs of growth. It identifies MAPAC as the proper group to do the study, alleviating specula- tion about the creation of a new body, and asks that MAPAC be provided with additional staff support. Mr. Murray called attention to the com- munity goals statements which he said were very precise in stating the in- tent to slow the rate of growth without sacrificing economic well-being of the community. Councilman Bradley asked postponement of action on the resolution until the city attorney had opportunity to present an analysis of a very recent court decision that might change the Council's course of action. He thought the Council might want to change the priorities to updating the 1990 Plan in terms of a growth study rather than looking at a separate study at this time. Assistant Manager explained that the court decision placed far greater weight on the effect of the Master Plan than has ever before been the legislative intent. He said the attorneys were now study- ing the opinion and would be bringing a report on it. However, to this point, he said, MAPAC's functions and the course of action it was pursu- ing were consistent with the 1990 Plan and also was a part of the budget. So he didn't think it needed separate consideration. Mr. Bradley thought! it might be a case of Eugene's updating the 1990 Plan separately from - the other jurisdictions, maybe the city ~uld be using the money that would go into this growth study to update the Plan. He favored delay- ing action for a week to give the opportunity for "some reading" on the case. Councilman Murray noted that action on this resolution would refer the matter to Lane County and to Springfield for comment. In addition, the study would have to be funded through the budgeting process. So he didn't see where action today would necessarily preclude any other action later. Assistant Manager thought it important to note that if . there was to be an attempt to have the study included in the Lane County. and Springfield budgets, referral should be made promptly. Councilwoman Beal was against any further delay in starting the study. She said the resolution in many regards did not follow the agreement reached between the Mayor, Councilman Murray, and her in their drafting session - the part about limiting costs of growth ignored the fact that the costs of growth are not known. However, as weak and watered down as she thought the resolution was from the original proposal and what was reflected in community goals statements.. she did not want to see further delay. Corom 4/16/75 Approve Mrs. Beal moved secC?nded by Mr. Hamel to adopt the resolution. In response to Councilman Keller about the language used in the 60mmunity goals statements with regard to growth, Assistant Manager read that portion of the statement and said it called for controlling the rate of growth and at the same maintaining economic viability. .James Bain, member of MAPAC and of the Growth Study Feasibility Task Force, thought $39,000 would not be enough to accomplish what was being called for. He said a two-year study was proposed in order to fit into the time frame for the major updating of the 1990 Plan. To try for legislative tools first, he said, would be "putting the cart before the horse." The local economy would have to be considered first to determine whether the tools would be applicable. He said he would be in favor of referring the question to Lane County and Springfield, then after having their response and perhaps LCDC's, he felt it would be appropriate to deter~ne how much money was available for the study. '2.2.4 4/28/75 - 19