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Mayor Anderson suggested a self-study session similar to those held by the Council at the beginning of each year. This he thought would give other Cquncil members an opportunity to express their thoughts. Also, staff could sit in. The Mayor said he had tried to keep assignments on a more.or less even keel, but that sometimes was difficult because how assignments develop cannot always be predicted. There was no objection when the Mayor said he would work out something with staff with regard to setting up a self-study session on a structured basis to assure substantive discussion. R. LCOG, City Representative - Mayor Anderson noted Councilwoman Seal's serving on the LCOG Board, replacing Gus Keller as the city's representative.. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Murray to cast a unanimous ballot for appointment of Councilman Haws as alternate city representative on the LCOG Board. Motion carried unanimously. S. Council Work Session, June 2, 1975 - The Eugene Water & Electric Board re- quested a joint meeting with the Council for presentation of its proposed ~ater system bond me~sure to be presented to the voters. Assistant Manager ~n response to Counc~lwoman Bea1 said the presentation would be scheduled for 9:00 p.m. thereby allowing an hour and a half for discussion of the affirmative action program for which the meeting was initially scheduled. There were no objections to scheduling the proposed meet- ing with EWEB on June 2, 1975. T. Interviewing for Housing and Community Development Commission - Mr. Martin said applications for that Commission are due by May 31. He wondered what the Council's schedule looked like. He suggested possibly meeting June 2 at 6:30 p.m. to review the applications, establish a procedure, and decide how many applicants to interview. He also suggested the night of the 5th for conducting the intervjews. Staff is concerned about conducting the interviews as soon as possible after the filing deadline because there are a number of matters that need addressing by this new Commission. He added there are 5 applications in so far, with at least 6 still outstanding. Ms. Beal pointed out that it is difficult for some people to make a 6:30 meeting, as dinner hours sometimes conflict. After discussion, it was decided to distribute the applications at the meeting on the 2nd, review them at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday the 4th before the Committee meeting, and then determine when interviews would be held. u. Summary of Carpool Programs in the Eugene-Springfield Area Report was distributed to Council containing information on changes in pUblic attitude, that will hQpefully continue. Mr. Murray feels the county has done an admirable jOb in this area and that the City has taken only a half-step. Mr. Martin said prospects are contingent upon budgetary provisions. He noted the county will not be ex~ending their bus passe~ program at the end of the fiscal year. It has not been successful and the City has been apprehensive jumping into the same kind of thing. If the City gets into carpooling, it would mean some costs. The county was successful in that venture because they own their parking lot outright. City parking lots are in the City's name but the City has them on a trust arrangement and revenues must be shared with the "real owners". The City has also been reluctant to use the space under City Hall because of possible future Federal Building demands for parking. The county's carpool program has been successful because of a parking attendant that insures there is carpooling of employees. In answer to a request, Mr. Martin said staff could probably pull together some estimates of cost and some proposals on alternatives to so many driving. z~s 5/27/75 e Comm affirm 5/14/75 Comm affirm 5/14/75 e Comm affirm 5/21/75 Comm affirm 5/21/75 -- 18