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~ at the McKenzie Bridge meeting were also shown in the report and all programs described, giving the vote of this year's goal session, as well . as a comparison to last year's voting, current action status, staff key e leadership, critical dates in the processes, and comments on deadlines and actions to be taken. Councilors were asked to review the work program and express any concerns. Manager commented on a few items. He indicated the vote tally was the same on the 1990 Metro Plan Update process for both years. He said that energy issues were first priority for the first of the year. He emphasized the importance of the T-2000 programs and the effort to have Transportation Commission consideration of the 6th-7th corridor development. He indicated the importance of the Chambers Connector proj ect. He said that one goal is for the new conference/convention ,bureau to be operating in January. He indicated efforts for improving relationships with the commissioners will continue, and double taxation is a concern of the Council. He said that last year economic development received the highest number of votes. He indicated the three areas of concern in downtown development: 1) revised plan for housing; 2) trans- portation study; and 3) the Civic Center development. Funding for general operations is an issue as well as space expansion in City Hall. Manager also indicated the processes and programs of the City Council as shown in this report. Mr. Haws left the meeting. In answer to a question from Mr. Delay, Planning Director commented that he and the Manager had discussed presenting options on central area housing for Council review by December. They would include information about the parkulation study. Mr. Delay emphasized he would like Council e to take a broad, rather than a narrow look at all those matters. Mr. Obie cautioned that those subjects not get lost in the area of economic development and agreed with Mr. Delay that all possibilities should be considered. VII. PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR INCREASE IN WATER USER'S CHARGE FOR THE CITY OF EUGENE Manager emphasized that this increase relates only to Eugene, not the River Road-Santa Clara district, and a public hearing is scheduled for October 29. He said that the City has been running into the red since 1975 in terms of supporting the sanitary sewer operations. The rate has not been increased since 1959. Councilors have also received a comparison of charges for other jurisdictions, and staff is recommending a charge equal to that of Springfield's and lower than most. Public Works Director commented that it still continues to be the best bargain in town. VIII. RESOLUTION: ADJUSTMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN EUGENE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF EUGENE (October 2 memo distributed) Manager said that the adjustment involves $14,000 for renovation and erection of a shel ter owned by the Universi ty of Oregon and which wi 11 be placed on indefinite loan to the EDA to facilitate activities on e 10/10/79--6 5blf