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e ment regarding the amount of, field burning for next year. The City Attorney's office will monitor the project and developments of the agreement and advise City Council of the matter in order to make a judgment as to whether the State's agreement is acceptable. In addition, Mr. Long said some State officials feel bound to State law, not Federal law. If the State persists in that position, it may be necessary for the City to take some further action as the City feels Federal law does have priority. I. Troutdale Court Decision on Building Codes--Mr. Long reported the City of Troutdale wanted to pass an ordinance which would provide for double-wall construction rather than single-wall construction as pro- vided by State building codes. Troutdale took the position that State building code sets only minimum standards. The City prevailed and the court decided State law was not both minimum and maximum. However, Mr. Long continued the reasons for the decision were not that helpful. It would appear that Home Rule in Oregon has been cut back somewhat. However, as a result of the ruling, the cities are free to add addi- tional requirements for local construction, but the Legislature may choose to prevent that. He noted also that collective bargaining probably will become the lead case on Home Rule. e Mr. Long emphasized that these were initial reactions to both rulings, EPA and the Troutdale case, and he would be reporting back with a more complete assessment at a later date. II. Continued Discussion of Mid-Year Status Report on Goals, Priority Projects, Work Plans Report distributed 1/13/78. Manager noted Council, at its 1/25 meeting, had proceeded through Items I-IV. This would be a continuation through Item V. Mr. Delay, in regard to Item IV-F, Energy Conservation Program, wondered what was the responsibility of City to the community as a whole in terms of services being provided in this area. Manager said the issue should probably be broadened, and staff had been talking with EWEB in terms of better coordination with other agencies in the community. Assistant Manager noted the major issue at this time was a vehicle for implementation. Continuing with V, Manager said this was a breakdown by individual departments for special projects. The report indicated certain dates for goals to be accomplished, and department heads were available to respond to Council's questions. A. Airport: No comments or questions requested. B. Court: Manager said the major projects would be to automate procedures and processes, and noted No.6 (Revised Juror Information Brochure) was completed. c. Data Processing: Manager noted these were mostly technical improve- ments with the saving of many man-hours in the long run by automating acti viti es. 4It 2/1/78--3 (,5