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without annexation and with a statement that the property owners want sewer without annexation, would the City object to a special service district being formed for an extension of sewers 4It without annexation?" Assistant Manager cautioned Council to be aware of different remedies and problems under annexation laws. He noted that historically annexation occurred in many ways, but the two most prominent were that the City would initiate annexation or the groups would ask for annexation from the City. He noted there were thus two different groups to seek a vote from on this issue: 1) the residents of the area and 2) a triple majority annexation where the property owners request annexation. He said one vote could preclude another group with interests in that area from having a vote on the issue, and he cautioned Council on how to respond to the questions. Mr. Williams noted that, in fact, annexation is accomplished by the Boundary Commission and not by the City of Eugene, that the City Council action is advisory and not binding. Assistant Manager noted that the Boundary Commission had dis- couraged the creation of special service districts in areas around the City's boundaries. Mr. Bevans said the issue involved a large group of people who may not be able to speak to the issue until after the fact. Mr. Delay noted that Mr. Bevans might be assuming the City would go for a mass annexation of the River Road/Santa Clara area, where in fact, the policy statement did not say that. e Mr. Haws said he did not want to take action until he could see the questions in writing and consider the annexation policy of the City. It was the consensus of Council that Mr. Bevans would supply Assistant Manager with written statement of the questions requested by Lane County Commissioners; that staff would prepare, if possible, a response for Council action at Council meeting May 9. I-B-3 River Road/Santa Clara sewer problem--a request from Fred Manela, 88 North Madison Street, was received to speak on this item. He believed in a metropolitan sewer plant and metropolican government, and was not discuss- ing the sewer, but a fundamental issue revolving around a question of whether the City will annex without a vote of the people. He said the misunderstanding should be resolved, with a declaration by the City Council that it will not annex any area without a vote of the people involved. He said otherwise the Lane County Commissioners will be forced not to sign the Metropolitan Sewer Agreement. He felt that the Mayor had given a pledge that annexation would not be involved with the sewer system. He felt that acti on shoul d be taken by the Council niaki ng such a statement of a pol icy. . >,319 5/9/77 --24