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I " , Jerome Diethelm, stated that he is co-chairperson of the Emerald Waterways . Citizens Committee, Inc. He distributed letters to the council from Goodwill Industries, Hugh Pritchard, Jean Tate~ Tom Wildish, Bruce Anderson, Garritt Rosenthal, and the Federal 208 Waterway Quality Program. He also received a letter from Joanne and Scott Sloan of 345 Potter, as well as receiving corres- pondehce from Patrick Keogh and Senator Hatfield. He, feels the moneys generated from this project could be used in Eugene. There is broad base of support. The project would unite many people and jursidictions. He feels it should be examined. There are economic benefits as well as a chance to generate power-- perhaps as much as $1 million. He hopes City policy will determine who will live downtown. It seems that this project is possible economically, in spite of the d~fficulties, and waterways are most beautiful. He urged creation of the task force. Since' no additional time remained, Tom Anderson, Kirsten Jones, and Jay Rood were unable to speak in favor. Ms. Wooten stated that she had received a letter from Deirdre Malarkey of the Historic Review Board. The board would like to be one of the groups involved with working on this project and she asked if that is possible. Mr. Lindberg respo~ded that he would accept that as an amendment and would include the Historic Review Board and the University as groups to be involved. Ms. M'i1ler asked how much this would cost. She said there will be some staff time involved. Minutes will have to be kept and published if this issue is subject to the open meetings law. Mr. Gleason responded that there will be no . formal staff assistance. The work programs of Planning and Public Works would not allow it at this time. Staff assistance would be similar to what has been done with the 4-J school closure issue. There is no possible way to assess the costs involved at this time. He does not anticipate including it in the work programs unless directed to do so by the council. Ms. Miller asked who would be in charge of agendas and minutes. Mr. Lindberg stated that the committee would comply with the statutes if they gave public meeting notice and kept the minutes themselves. Mr. Sercombe stated that any groups reporting to the council are subject to the Oregon Open Meetings Law, but they could give public notice and keep their own minutes; however, he would like to look at this item again. Ms. Miller stated that if these groups were delegated those responsibilities, if there would be any City liability if staff were not available to oversee them. , , Mr. Sercombe stated that if their meetings were found to be in violation of the law any action they had taken \'/ould be declared invalid, which might cause them to have to hold the meeting over again. Ms. Smith asked what role L-COG would play and asked if they could give assis- tance. Mr. Gleason stated that he has not talked with their director. Ms. S~hue stated that as chair of the L-COG board, she would like to clear up some misunderstandings. The L-COG board has not taken a position on this issue. It is their obligation to offer technical expertise and assistance in obtaining grants. Mr. Rosenthal has b~en interested in this, but comments he has made are his personal opinion as a member of the citizens committee. , , . Mr. Lindberg stated that he had received a letter from the Springfield Utility Boardl and they have made an application to the Federal Energy Regional Commission MINUTES--Eugene City Council Jul y 27, 1981 Page 11