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In response to a question from Ms. Bettman regarding why a ten-year methodology was being considered rather than a twenty-year methodology, Ms. Smith said that a twenty-year look at the facilities had been done in 1997 and the plan, at that point, showed that the current design capacity of the regional wastewater facilities was good through 2017. She noted that Hyundai had not used as much of the capacity as planned, so that there was design capacity until 2022-25. In response to a question from Councilor Bettman regarding whether the extra design capacity was included in the reimbursement fee, Ms. Smith said that all of the SDCs were a combination of reimbursement and improvement fees. City Manager Johnson said that the best way for the council to stay in touch with MWMC developments was through Councilor Rayor, a member of the commission. In response to a question from Councilor Pap8 regarding why the Poplar Field was not counted in the proposed budget, Ms. Smith said the property was recently acquired by the commission and its capital improvements were included in the budget, but operating expenses had not been included in the budget because the infrastructure would not be completed until the next year's budget. In response to a question from Councilor Pap8 regarding incentives for people to improve the wastewater system so that stormwater would not overflow into the system, Ms. Smith said that there was no incentive built into the rate. She said that the commission did not have authority to construct a private lateral system that would be required to divert stormwater overflow. Councilor Kelly complimented the program. He said it was cost efficient, well run, and a good example of a successful intergovernmental partnership. Mayor Torrey said the MWMC was the best example of efficiency in intergovernmental relations in the entire area and could serve as a model for other activity areas. He again complimented staff on its work. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously. IV. ACTION: An Ordinance Amending Section 7 of Ordinance 20224 to Provide an Effective Date of August 1, 2001 and An Ordinance Amending Section 4 of Ordinance 20225 to Provide An Effective Date of August 1, 2001 In response to a question from Councilor Rayor regarding the two letters received on the subject, City Attorney Jerry Lidz said there was a letter from attorney Bill Kloos regarding the City Attorney's response to a prior letter. He said the ordinances in front of the council that evening were a response to Mr. Kloos's letter. He said the second letter, from a Mr. Davis, essentially was urging the council to adopt the amendments scheduled for action that evening. He said that neither of the letters presented a substantial legal issue. In response to a question from Mayor Torrey regarding verification of trees on a person's lot that could be removed and the associated costs, Senior Planner Teresa Bishow of the Planning and Development Department said the ordinance was to protect the property owner from cutting a MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 29, 2001 Page 4 Regular Meeting