Item 3D: Ratification of Intergovernmental Relations Committee Minutes

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Ms. Bettman, seconded by Mr. Pryor, moved to accept the revised language. The motion passed unanimously, 3:0. Correct paragraph 3, sentence 2 to read: Interstate 5 bridges locally, over the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers, are two highlighted examples of the state’s investment in replacing and strengthening bridges essential to the statewide transportation system for both commer- cial and general use transit. There was consensus to accept the correction. Recommendation: Ms. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Bettman, moved to revise 1. d. to read: supports the development mechanisms to fund transit, including access for elderly and disabled people. The motion passed unanimously, 3:0. Mr. Pryor, seconded by Ms. Taylor, moved delete to 1. e. The motion passed unanimously, 3:0. Ms. Bettman, seconded by Mr. Pryor, moved to revise 1. f. to read: supports the coordination of land use and transportation planning and implementation. The mo- tion passed unanimously, 3:0. Mr. Pryor proposed deferring the review of the balance of the Legislative Policies document to the next meeting. 4. 2006 United Front Update Mr. Heuser offered an update of the 2006 United Front efforts. He said Congress had not yet finished the 2007 budget, and had recessed to go home to campaign for the November elections. He added only two of thirteen federal budget bills had been completed, leaving the status of City projects unknown at the present time. He explained Congress would convene for a lame duck session in November at which time it would finish the budget and pass an omnibus spending bill. He suggested not adding or deleting any projects from the existing list. TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS West Bank Trail Extension: No action this year. NATURAL RESOURCE PROJECTS West Eugene Wetlands Education Center: Land transfer legislation: SB 150 and HB 4784 passed out of committee. Senators Smith and Wyden, and Congressman DeFazio indicated they would support action to include the land transfer in the omnibus spending bill. In response to Ms. Bettman, Mr. Heuser said Smith Dawson Andrews would be in Eugene in November, and he expressed optimism that they would provide advice on proceeding. Forest Legacy: Included in the Senate bill, optimistically would be included in the conference. Senators Smith and Wyden, and Congressman DeFazio were supportive. MINUTES—Council Committee on Intergovernmental October 17, 2006 Page 5 Relations