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The city councils of Eugene and Springfield will be involved. A 4It full hearing regarding the level of service has not happened. He feels Eugene should ask to get together with Springfield for a joint hearing of concerns of involved individuals to be able to look at the long-term problem. Mr. Obie indicated his agreement with Mr. Delay in regard to the joint meeting with Springfield. He feels this meeting should develop standards and procedures, but that the labor dispute at MSI should be omitted from this hearing. He has a strong bias against creating another public agency. An in-depth study needs to be undertaken. Ms. Smith indicated that Dr. Dickenson's offer of assis- tance from the Lane County Medical Society would be helpful. Mr. Lieuallen stated a public hearing for the general issues should be held and that the size and scope of the task force should perhaps be expanded. There is a need to move cautiously and carefully. Ms. Schue indicated agreement and stated that perhaps the task force should include the Medical Society and Springfield, as well as others. Mr. Haws indicated he noted a reluctance to increase the size of the task force. Mr. Delay stated that these issues enlarge the scope of the task force; he felt it better to have more members of the elected bodies from the jurisdictions involved. Technical people should be involved for information on the rate structure. There needs to be a public hearing on the level and quality of service. Mr. Henry sug- gested communicating with Springfield and Lane County about scheduling a joint meeting. Mr. McGuire stated that he would like to have something together 4It by next week. The license is up for renewal on July 1. Mayor Keller stated there needs to be information accumulated to determine whether or not the service is good or bad. Mr. Delay indicated he does not feel the Finance Department can answer questions on how to judge service delivery in the community. The licensing requirement is an operator issue. There are significant issues that have been discussed and he would like an opportunity to hear this soon since there is a crisis in the community. Mr. Obie asked if a subcommittee could be formed to come back with a plan of action in a week or two. Ms. Smith indicated support for this. Mayor Keller indicated he and Mr. Henry would get together with Springfield and Lane County, then with the councilors. Mr. Obie stated he would prefer that the councilors meet first and then meet with Springfield and Lane County. Mr. Lieuallen stated his agreement with Mr. Obie's proposal. . 5/28/80--2