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e Touche, Ross, and Company is the firm whose proposal was accepted for the ambulance study. MSI's financial system is based on a system developed by Touche, Ross, and Company of emergency medical services from the Southern California area. Roger Peese, Project Director of Touche, Ross, and Company, was present at the meeting. Mr. Delay said that Mr. Leonard has voluntarily held off on a rate increase. He quoted from a letter from MSI saying that the management welcomes the opportunity to have the financial matter settled. Mr. Obie is concerned about using Touche, Ross, and Company instead ofa local company. Mr. Delay said that the Touche, Ross proposal was the proposal that seemed the best and would be able to accomplish the job. He said that their district office is in Portland. He was not aware of any local proposals that qualified. Mr. Henry indicated that there were local bids but they did not have the .experience. Shirley Swenson, Finance Department, stated that there is very little information on setting up financial systems for ambulance companies. They also tried to find firms with backgrounds in ambulance rates. Ms. Smith supported Councilor Obie's concerns but felt this study requires specialized expertise. She asked where the funding for this study would come from. Mr. Henry responded that it would be paid for from contingency funds. e Res. No. 3342--A resolution authorizing a study of Medical Services, Inc. and authorizing execution of a contract between the cities of Eugene and Springfield and Touche, Ross, and Company. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. IX. STAFF REPORT REGARDING RESIDENTIAL LOT SIZE REDUCTIONS (Memo distributed) Mr. Henry stated that this was an informational item only. Bill Sloat was available to answer questions regarding smaller lot sizes. Ms. Schue asked if lots sized smaller than 6,000 square feet were allowed in PUD's. Mr. Sloat responded that in some instances they are. Ms. Schue said she would like to look at some of these lots to get an idea of how large they actually are. Mr. Sloat said he could give her the information concerning their location. Mr. Obie felt that the memorandum provided good background but that there were no conclusions offered. He also thought the memo was too politically sensitive in regard to existing neighborhoods. He thinks a 5,000-square- foot lot is reasonable. He would like to refer this matter to the Planning Commission and have them to propose a reduction in general lot size on a city-wide basis. - 4/9/80--9