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rather than jurisdiction, and they should have responsibility for all areas within their city limits through adoption and implementation of this plan. Mr. Croteau stated the jurisdiction has become a cooperative agreement of the three jurisdictions involved and responsibility would be to one or more of the jurisdictions in each instance. Mr. Delay stated that this is not an open invitation for Lane County to rezone this area and Mayor Keller noted consensus of the recommendation. In regard to item 2-B on page IV-2, Lane County recommended deletion of the section, stating that planning commissions would still have rights except as otherwise provided by city councils and the planning commissions may study and propose such measures as are advisable for promotion in the public interest, health, morals, safety, comfort, convenience, and welfare of the city and the area within six miles thereof, and that the cities will continue to review and take whatever action is necessary beyond the jurisdictional boundary as may be necessary in order to assure the viability in the future planning of the cities. Ms. Miller stated that Lane County sees this as unnecessary. Mr. Delay asked if they wished to continue supporting the Eugene-Springfield position. Mr. Croteau feels this should be left in the plan and Mr. Delay stated that it should be included so that others reading the document who might not have as much knowledge as to where else to go to get additional information could understand more easily. Mayor Keller stated this could be put elsewhere so as to be less offensive, and Mr. Croteau stated it could go in Appendix B or in council recommendations. Ms. Smith stated she thinks it should be part of the document and would not like it to be in council recommendations but that it could be in Appendix B. Mr. Delay stated he feels it should be left where it is. Difference 4 is in regard to Mt. Pisgah. The Howard Buford Recreation Area (Mt. Pisgah) lies between the middle and coast forks of the Willamette River and is currently within the Lower Middle Fork County Sub-area Plan. It is a regional park purchased to serve Lane County residents, particularly those in the metropolitan region. Much of the park is to be retained-as open space. The County maintains that the park does not belong in the Metropolitan Plan since it is zoned, policed, and administered by Lane County with no plans for either city to assume or share financial respon- sibilties for its maintenance or improvement. The cities maintain that the park was always intended to serve the metropolitan population; city residents pay county taxes and generally support county government, including the Parks Division. Because of the proximity of Mt. Pisgah to Springfield's population, Springfield has argued that it could be of particular benefit in terms of Springfield's regional park needs, especially the direct transportation link across the middle fork. Springfield has also argued that inclusion of the park within the metropolitan plan may offer more options for State or Federal funding sources geared for urban recreation needs. Mr. Gordon stated that Lane County wants this omitted. He said not all of this land is publicly owned; some is owned by a gravel company. Maps are being prepared to better show this area. Mr. Delay asked what the underlying issue on this is and Ms. Miller asked if it would make it easier 5/14/80--12 e - -