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Councilman Haws suggested consideration be given to not paving, as paving would then make that street a man traffic flow from east to west. Perhaps a diverter could be installed with a street to the north used as the main east/west flow. Public works Director said it would seem that, if dust is the problem, the best -- solution would be to pave under the present policies, though consideration and research can be given to alternate routes to take. Acceptance of the petition would merely start the public forum process. Mayor Anderson stated that, of all things improving a neighborhood, a system of paved roads would seem to be one of the most effective measures to take. As Mr.Haws reiterated, his question is simply whether the street in question should be the main east/west route. If-another route is chosen, it may not be necessary to pave Concord. Public Works Director thought the ABC Plan suggests improvement of this street. If it is desired to modify that plan, that is another matter. I Comm Mr. Murray moved second by Mrs. Beal to accept the petition. 11/26/75 Motion1carried unanimously. Approve C. Resolution authorizing Lane County Housing Authority to administer :Section 8 in Eugene By HUD ruling, Lane County only can conduct the Section 8 program in Eugene, and it is therefore necessary for Council to adopt a resolution allowing that to take effect. The Joint Housing Committee, by November 17 memo already distributed to Council members, recommends passage of such a resolution. section 8 is a new pro- gram for developing low- to moderate-income housing under the HUD Community Development, Act of 1975. The city of Eugene was cut out of the quota assigned to the state, the ruling being that Lane County would have the quota for this area. fomm Mr. Murray moved second by Mr. Hamel that the resolution be adopted. 11/26/75 Motion carried unanimously. Approve -- D. Water Extension POlicy as Regards Shade Oak Subdivision - Manager referred to the November 6, 1975, decision by the Lane County Boundary comrndssion to extend water service to Shade Oaks Subdivision. Commenting on the staff's re~earch to date on the matter, he said the City Attorney has determdned that, if there is to be any suit or writ of review directed against the Boundary COnmUssion, it would have to be filed no later than Monday, December 8. However, he added there are other courses of action that mdght be rrore profitable to pursue. City Attorney's merro of December 2 as well as Boundary comrndssion staff notes, full minutes and backup materials, including letters from residents, have been. distributed to Council rne~ers for their review. City Attorney Stan Long explained there is a special 30-day statute for initiation of writ of review. Since the Boundary Commission decision was made on November 6, immediate action is needed on whether to request the court to review the Boundary cOnmUssion's decision. One apparent issue is whether the reasons given by the Boundary Commission were sufficient to support the extension. Further, the Boundary Commission conditioned the~r order on EWEB approval of contract modifications, since Wil1amette water Company is the proposed source of water and they have a contract with EWEB. The Shade Oaks Subdivision is clearly outside the area of the existing contract. The question arises as to whether EWEB will consent to extending service in that area. A question also arises as to the :relationship between city policy and EWEB actions. . . Mr. Long added that obher possibilities mdght include Willamette Water Company looking for another source. As he understands it, the proponents contend EWEB has some legal duty to extend service, though he does not 12/8/75 - 6 "37