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. . between the terms "low-income" and 11ow-cost" and that it is important to differentiate between the terms. Mr. Lieuallen wondered what would happen to . the clinic operations if they were not operating in the black. Mr. Delay stated that he sees no need to use general fund moneys for clinic operations now and that any changes in funding would come from the council. This program is operating very well and is well within the black. The cost is not high, but it would not be unreasonable to include some general fund moneys, although it is not necessarily needed at this time. Ms. Miller stated that she is supportive of the clinic and thanked Mr. Delay for his work in this area. Mr. De 1 ay thanked the citizens in the community. Mayor Keller stated that the report from Tri-Agency in November stated that Greenhill Animal Shelter has reopened. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. XI. PRESENTATION OF LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES (memo and additional information distributed) Mr. Henry introduced Paqet Engen, Staff Services, to provide information on the 1981 legislative priorities. Ms. Engen stated that there are three issues that need to be reviewed with regard to the Legislative Session: the League of Oregon Cities priorities for the upcoming session; additional priorities for the City of Eugene; and the City's policy on testimony by City staff, commissions, and committees. She indicated that the council had received additional information. The top . priority concerns for the League of Oregon Cities are: 1) growth costs/capital financing; 2) LCDC post-acknowledgment system; 3) election dates; 4) workers' compensation reform; 5) fact-finding procedures; 6) unemployment insurance/ voluntary guits; and 7) health hazard annexation. Additional priorities for the City are industrial development revenue bonds, bondinq authority for weath- erization loans, and the Boundary Commission issue. The staff recommendation is to adopt the Eugene issues as legislative priorities for the City, to initiate discussions with Eugene's legislative delegation, and to ask council to take a formal position to cooperate with the League of Oregon Cities on the priorities identified by the League of Oregon Cities. Mayor Keller stated that as President of the League of Oregon Cities Board, he will be actively involved. Ms. Smith stated that she is a member of the League of Oregon Cities Legislative Committee and would request the council to approve the outlined priorities. Mr. Delay said he understands the League of Oreqon Cities initiatives and review process but asked what could be done to coordinate and enhance our relationship with the City of Portland since much of the effort is on Portland programs and po 1 i c i es . . MINUTES--Eugene City Council December 17, 1980 Page 12