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Ms. Engen stated they are working together to work out this situation. The e League of Oregon Cities has a representative from Portland in addition to Paget. Sometimes the legislators are willing to try a program in a large city, but not extend it to a smaller city. Mr. Delay indicated that perhaps the council could help that along. Ms. Engen stated that only so much can be done at staff level and elected official ties are important. Mayor Keller asked if a strong commit- ment to the State Board of Higher Education could also be added as a City priority. Ms. Engen stated that this is possible and could be developed in the subcommittee process. Mr. Lieuallen stated he feels the council should be aware of other jurisdictions' priorities. Ms. Engen stated that most of the counties are putting their effort into court cost money and she has been working with them. Mr. lieuallen stated the the County will be working on. the issue of the functions of LCDC and the Boundary Commission. He would like a report on these efforts. The County's efforts to move the costs of courts to the State level could be in direct conflict with City priorities. Ms. Engen stated that this would conflict with urbanization. They need to pursue industrial development issues rather than ask for revenue bonding authority. There also may be other options. Mr. Henry asked if this might include administrative rule changes. Ms. Engen responded that it could, but this would have to be done by the legis- 1 ature. The other option would be to persuade the State to change their economjc development program to better fit the City's needs. This should be described to the Trade and Economic Development Committee. Mr. Delay stated he would like more information as he is not sure that not going after revenue bonding authority is the best route. There should be some authority for the City to deal with the City's own problems. Mayor Keller noted that Eugene would have the support of Salem and Portland in the proposal for cities above 100,000. Ms. Engen stated the Economic Development Committee has been looking at population figures but no -- recommendation has been made yet. Mayor Keller noted that Ms. Engen would be the senior lobbyist in the Oregon Legislature this year. Ms. Engen stated that this will be the first time Salem has had its own lobbyist. Mayor Keller stated he is looking forward to the reports from Ms. Engen. Ms. Engen stated there are informal items which need to be accomplished and the subcommittee will meet in January. Also, the previously canceled legisla- tive dinner will be rescheduled for January. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to accept staff recommendations as outlined in the memo dated December 11, 1980. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. Mayor Keller stated that any priorities for committee assignment should be given to him as soon as possible. The meeting was adjourned to December 22, 1980. Respe~~ '2 ~. Gl son City Manager 4IJ; (Recorded by Lynda Nelson) MDG:LN:pm/CM26a22 MINUTES--Eugene City Council December 17, 1980 Page 13