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. C. Metropolitan Wastewater Presentation Ms. Smith distributed packets of information to the council regarding the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant. She indicated that the packets contain testimony from Congressman Weaver as well as a description of the legislative and administrative approaches to be taken at the Federal level. Four cities will be hiring a lobbyist through the League of Oregon Cities for work on these kinds of projects in Washington, DC. D. Appointments 1. Consideration of Mayor's Nominations to the Eugene Private Industry Council (memo distributed) Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to appoint Judy Bronson, 1711 Del Rose, Springfield, to complete the unexpired term of Susan Shephard, ending September 30, 1984, and Jack Wesolowski, 82086 Lost Creek, Dexter, to complete the unexpired term of James Goodman, ending September 30, 1983, to the Eugene Private Industry Council. e Mr. Lindberg indicated that neither of these applicants reside within the city of Eugene, although both of them work in the city. Gary Long, Staff Services, stated that Department of Labor regulations do not require residency. The DOL requirement is that the appointments are for people who have businesses of 500 or more employees. Both of the companies for which these people work have had representatives on this council previously. Ms. Miller indicated that this case would fall within the residency exceptions, since no qualified applicants reside within the city limits. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. E. East Bank Trunk Construction Project Presentation Mr. Gleason introduced Bill Pye, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Waste- water Management Commission. Mr. Pye presented a bar and graph schedule of the work to be done. The trunk construction is contract C-32 and begins at the entrance of Alton Baker Park, involving both Country Club Road and Club Road. He explained that the hash lines on the schedule refer to the contract. Ms. Wooten asked how damaging this construction project has been to local businesses. Mr. Pye responded that a number of people have indicated problems with the single direction access. They will get the job completed as soon as possible. There is disruption, but they are trying to minimize it. Ms. Miller Pye stated completed. closed and has had to asked if the schedule indicates when the road will be reopened. Mr. that by November 10, the final portion of the project should be Ms. Miller stated that she has been told that Club Road has been asked if that was correct. Mr. Pye stated that an EWEB water line be replaced and it is scheduled to be done by June 15. The road e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 10, 1981 Page 2