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I . - annually. 'He personally feels an analysis of incentives will not support more than 10 or 12% usage. As fat- as auto trip generation, he feels a goal of 10% reduction is one that, is reasonable and it should be pursued. He feels there is no need for e elaboration on the land use section of the Planning Commission recommendation. Mayor Anderson encourages an early decision - there is a need for a plan because the citizens are entitled to one, he said, and modifications can be made at any Hme. Mr. Murray expressed appreciation for Mayor Anderson's comments, especially his concern that "we move ahead". I-A-5 Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Bradley to adopt the proposed ESATS response drafted by Council members Murray and Shirey, as well as paragraphs 1, sub 1 and 2, D and F from the Official Report of the Planning 'Commission dated December 15, 1975. Mr. Murray felt the response drafted by him and Ms. Shirey was not far off from the Planning Commission recommendations. Some parts of that revision, he said, include dealing with issues that seem critical to them. Mr. Murray said he and Mrs. Shirey felt it would be wiser to establish goals that include an element of challenge, even if adjustments have to be made later. Also, Council should not have to make projections requiring a great deal of technical information and expertise. If reducing auto reliance is desirable, he said, the amount of reduction should be stipulated by Council and staff can then set about establishing the best methods. Mr. Williams, in commenting on Mr. Murray's emphasis on bike and pedestrian travel, felt that both of those forms of movement on an interzonal basis will be a small part of the overall transportation system. Also, goals should be optimistic but e include an element of realism. On the basis of experience or facts or knowledge, he feels no one would argue that a community laid out as this metropolitan area is, with the kind of movements that it has within it, would ever reach 30% movement by modes other than the auto. He does not support excessive dominance by the auto though, in conversations with researchers, the prediction is more small cars and car pools but continued dependence on the auto. Mr. Murray, in responding to Mr. Williams, perceives the future as being tied up to auto domination. "70% auto still seems to us to be auto domination", he said. Mrs. Shirey feels that setting a policy now is really necessary. Goals must be established to have something to work for - otherwise "we may be going backwards", she said. Vote was taken on the motion which carried, all council members present voting aye except Mr. Hamel and Mr. Williams voting no. Mayor Anderson and Mr. Williams both felt "tonight's" action would not facilitate the efforts of LCOG, the County and Springfield in developing a rational plan. III - Items acted upon with one motion after discussion of individual items if requested. Previously discussed in committee on December 10, 1975 (Present: Mayor Anderson; Council members Murray, Williams, Bradley, Haws and Shirey) and on December 17, 1975 (Present: Mayor Anderson; Council members Murray, Williams, Keller, Bradley, Hamel, Haws and Shirey). Minutes of those meeting appear below printed in italics. A'-parkS Bond and Serial 'Levy - Cont'inuation of discussion from November 26 e , Commi ttee meeting. Mr. Haws wondered if the matter will be referred to I - B- 1 the Budget Committee, and Manager responded it has not been scheduled. 12/22/75 - 4 6~7