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, - part in energy consumption, but noted it is critical that private, commercial, and industrial sectors each do their part. VII. ~iscussion of Lane County Proposals for Improving Inter-Governmental Communication and Legislative Cooperative Efforts Letter dated February 10, 1978, from Lane County Commissioners distri- buted. Manager noted the first request from the Commissioners had been to develop a mechanism to encourage communication and coordination between the Commission and the 11 cities within the county. The staff's recommendation was that it might be better to start with an exchanging of agendas of meetings; and, as to periodic meetings with staff, that could be quite time consuming. It was suggested that the chief adminis- trative officers continue their meetings, which take place at least monthly. Also, department heads and othen staff people are meeting as frequently as may be necessary. It was consensus of Council that Manager's suggestions were adequate, and it was not necessary to set up any further meetings consuming more of staff's or Council's time. e The next request was regarding more cooperation during legislative ses- sions. Manager noted this could be very helpful if done properly. Paget Engen, the legislative liaison for the City, was aware of what the County was doing in the legislative session. It was suggested that perhaps staff could work closer with the County, and perhaps a meeting in the fall with a Lane County legislative delegation would be helpful. Manager suggested there should also be some involvement of our own legislative committee. He said there had been no formal efforts to keep abreast of what either government is doing. Mr. Delay wondered how often the City was in conflict with testimony from Lane County. He could see only two areas in which there would be necessary involvement: (1) If both were working for the same posi- tion and needed coordination; (2) if both were working in opposite directions and needed to resolve conflicts. Ms. Engen replied there had not been that much conflict or duplication, as the County was often more interested in programs that did not directly affect the City. It was consensus of Council that the lines of communication on a staff level should be kept open with the County, and Ms. Engen should be encouraged to explore the intent of the request from Lane County, and be willing to have staff participation with the County. Mr. Williams noted a problem involved in the legislative session was getting elected officials to Salem to lobby for various bills. He said that could not very well be supplemented by staff. The third request involved a local intergovernmental conference in the fall in which Lane County would host all of the cities in the County. Manager noted this might be too large a group for effective business to be conducted. - I~S 3/1/78--5