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Feol'uary 23, b77 '---- I. Items from Mayor and Council A. Oregon League of Cities Workshop in Cottage Grove, March 12-- Mr. Delay indicated he wishes to attend; Mr. Li.euallen indicat- ed he might attend. B. County Commissioners Reorganization Issue--Mr. Bradley express- ed a concern over the reorganization proceedings with the County Commissioners at present and wondered if it would be appropriate for the City Council to take a public stand regarding the reorganization. He indicated the City does make up 65 percent of the population of the County. Mr. Obie said he felt this was a critical issue relative to the relationship between the City and the County governments. He said he felt that Commissioner Rust was sincere in his request for input. He indicated that the cities of Lowell and Oakridge have spoken and acknowledged the Commissioner's right to set up guidelines for reorganization, requesting them to do so in a manner with good judgment, etc. He said he felt it appropriate for the Council to address the issue and make a decision. Ms. Smith indicated a concern over the reorganization plan. She said the credibility of the City and the County were both at stake. She supported a decision by the Council to make a statement about its concerns and asked staff to comment in order to guide the Council in its decision. '- Manager said that preliminary discussions had been held among the staff and it was decided not to proceed any further. He said it was very difficult to determine what was going on, and that the staff concerns should focus on working relationships with the staff of the County. He indicated that a statement could be presented to the City Council outlining the areas of general concern and need for effective working relationships with the County. Mr. Delay said he felt this was an excellent idea and said this was an area where the City Council should and could take a position. He also indicated that he felt the issue problem had been blown out of proportion. He said Commissioner Rust was, to his way of thinking, right in trying to work towards organization as established by the original charter and he found no problem with that. Ms. Smith asked if it would be appropriate for the Councilor the'City staff to attend the hearing and express its desires and concerns. Mr. Delay replied that he felt the City Council is not in a position to review the County Commissioners' proposals, but he felt it was appropriate for the City Council to make a pronouncement \~8 2/28/77 --32 . File e e