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- One of the issues he is sure will be addressed by LCDC is the issue of service delivery for Santa Clara/River Road. He feels the City needs to be in a mode of compromise on this issue. For instance, Eugene can and should take the posture of developing a phased service delivery program. This is consistent with the direction of LCDC for the River Road and Santa Clara areas. To that end, he requested the council consider adoption of the following motion: "Recognizing that the issue of urban service delivery is critical to the well-being of the residents of Eugene and River Road/Santa Clara, the council requests that the Planning Commission, as part of the Metro Plan review during the LCDC continuance period, review our annexation policies in the Metro Plan with the intent of providing for phased delivery of urban services in that portion of the metropo 1 it an area." e Ms. Wooten asked if that is just another way of annexing that area. Mr. Gleason responded that annexation would have to be voluntary unless there were health hazards, which has not been proved. Urban services must be provided. He does not favor the creation of another city. River Road/Santa Clara residents do not understand the City's policies and procedures. Eugene will have to take a more realistic .approach and services may have to be provided in ways other than through annexation. Something like a refinement plan should be developed for phasing in services including methods of delivery and payment for those services. Ms. Wooten stated that she does not feel it would be good if Santa Clara and River Road were allowed to form a separate city, but because of pending State legislation, the City may have to change its position. It seems that the River Road/Santa Clara residents feel they can provide their own services. Mr. Gleason stated that in his opinion, if the pending legislation passes, people will probably vote it down when they understand what the cost will be. If they form a city, they will have to provide their own services. However, there are other ways to solve the problem, and if it is not solved, it wi 11 keep coming back. It must be worked out better than with an "all or nothing" solution. Ms. Smith complimented Mr. Gleason on taking this action and felt this should have been done a year ago. This may provide an opportunity to work with the legislature and show that the City is trying to solve problems, since the efforts must be made. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to ask the Planning Commission to examine the River Road/Santa Clara annexation policy as outlined by Mr. Gleason and bring back a report to the council. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. IX. . CONSIDERATION OF COUNCILOR OBIE'S RESOLUTION CONCERNING PROPOSED BUDGET REDUCTIONS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON (resolution distributed) Res. No. 3530--A resolution concerning proposed budget reductions for the University of Oregon. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to adopt the resolution. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 10, 1981 Page 15