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, J. Cooper-at ion Agreement Between ERA and Cj ty - Copy of cooperation agreement has been distributed to Counc,i,l members. The city has Agreed that ER4 shall continue in existence until completion of the Central Eugene Project and any future projects dealing with downtown redevelopment activity within and !';ithollc e the Central Eugene Project. Council ,may, however, terminate the' agreement at any tirre. The agreement provides arrangements for transfer of some ERA employees to city staff. As of July 1, the HCC Department Director will become the executive director serving the renewal agency. I Mr. Murray requested staff comment on how the agreement would affect the continued operation of the HCDC, particularly regarding staff support. Manager commented there remains in the budget approximately $115,000, to be I paid the ci ty for staff services for the renewal agency. The balance is held i by the agency and will be co~tted by the closeout agreement to the downtown project. Mr. Murray wondered how the operation could be closed out and yet continued with renewal funds. Manager said that closeout affects the urban renewal process that has been followed, with certain patterns which stipulate that federal approval is necessary along the way. After closeout, available money must be spent in certain ways but periodic federal approval, as required in the renewal process ! of the past, will no longer 11e nece!?sary. Comm It was understood that the agreement would be brought to the 6/9/76 June 14 Council meeting for approval. Approve Manager noted the presence of HCC staff and ERA members to respond to questions - or discuss the agreement if desired by the Council. e K. Council minutes - March 22 and 24, 1976 as circulated Approve L. City Services P~iorities Committee - After discussion, it was agreed that Mayor Anderson would appoint the committee to consist of One council Comm member, one planning cOlTU1lJ.ssioner, One human rights council member, one ~ud~et committee member and One lay housing and community development 6/2/76 comm~ss~on rrember. Affirm M. A pointment - Charter Revision Subcommittees - Mayor Anderson appointed charter revision subcommittees as follows: Freeway Amendment Subcommittee - Mr. Bradley and Mrs. Shirey; EWES - Mrs. Beal and Mr. Hamel; Collective Bargaining _ Mr. Murray, Mr. Haws, Mr. Williams and Mr. Keller _ Comm 6/9/76 N. Cottage Grove Action on Senate Bill 1 - Mr. Bradley referred to correspondence Affirm distributed to Council from the city of Cottage Grove stilting the citizens of tha t cOIl"Inunity have reacted very strongly in opposi bon to Senate Bill No. 1. The Cottage Grove City Council has sent a resolution to Congress, along \'/i th many petitions, hoping to kill the bill. Mr. Bradley wishes Council to Conun review the resolution and discuss at the June 16 Committee meeting whether to 6/9/76 take similar action. The staff is to provid2 information. Affirm O. Joint Council-Planning COmnUssion - ERA meeting - Manager announced a joint meeting with the Planning Commission and ERA, to consider Blayney and Kayser ! reports on the Downtown Westside, to be held ThurSday, July 8, 1976, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Mr. Porter hoped Council will chair the meeting, e with the Planning Commission and ERA Officially in attendance but not taking Comm action at that time. Neighborhood organization advisory group, Down town 6/9/76 Development Board and Chamber of Commerce were to be invited. Affirm 6/14/76 - 15 3o~