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have much of an impact on an individual site. If a property owner was considering a subdivision- <br />based system, that could require some land for such facilities as detention ponds. He noted that <br />the staff had tested the assumptions in the Royal Node to get a feeling of the land impact and <br />cost implications, and indicated he would provide that information to the council. Regarding cost, <br />Mr. Lyle said other communities that had implemented the techniques being proposed found <br />them less expensive than conventional approaches in the long-term, generally because the <br />facilities were contained on a site. <br /> <br />Mr. Lee arrived at the meeting at 6:54 p.m. <br /> <br />Mr. Meisner asked how many acres would be impacted by the proposal, what those lands were <br />zoned, and how that would translate to a demand to expand the urban growth boundary. Mr. Lyle <br />suggested that staff respond to that question when it returned in August with more information <br />about the interim buffers. <br /> <br />Responding to a question from Mr. Meisner, Mr. Lyle said that the Willamette River had such <br />unique maintenance responsibilities that it was not included in the financial model. Mr. Meisner <br />asked if those responsibilities would increase, and if Eugene has the resources to maintain the <br />riverbank. Mr. Lyle reiterated that because it was so unique, the river was not included in the <br />model, but staff anticipated that the City would have some degree of maintenance responsibility, <br />although they would not be very different from the responsibilities the City had today. <br /> <br />Mr. Meisner asked if it was necessary to increase the stormwater fee to provide funding for <br />acquisitions, and to what uses the increase applied. Mr. Lyle responded that the proposals could <br />be accommodated within the current rate base, but if the City Council wanted to modify the <br />proposal, it would require a program reduction in existing activities or the fee increase. He said <br />the DAC felt the acquisition program was important enough to recommend the fee increase. Mr. <br />Lyle said that the fee was based on impervious surface area for all types of development, and the <br />rate was a cost per square foot. <br /> <br />Mr. Kelly commended the work of staff and the DAC. He felt the recommendations represented <br />forward-looking thinking and reflected a practical approach. <br /> <br />Responding to a question from Mr. Kelly regarding the proposal that 80 percent of annual <br />stormwater runoff be captured and treated on-site, Mr. Lyle clarified that 80 percent was the <br />threshold the City would like to attain, although it may not be possible in all cases. He suggested <br />an "in-lieu of" approach as an alternative if a site was unable to meet the 80-percent requirement. <br />Mr. Kelly said that was a good approach. <br /> <br />Mr. Kelly supported the proposed increase in user fees to acquire stream corridors. He asked if <br />the City would consider other approaches, such as easements. Mr. Lyle said yes. He added that <br />the DAC believed that outright acquisition was appropriate in many cases. <br /> <br />Regarding the financial implications of the recommendations, Mr. Kelly said he wanted to ensure <br />the council heard about upcoming funding shortfalls before they occurred. <br /> <br />Mr. Rayor thanked Mr. Lyle for the proposal. He asked about the basis for the proposed 50 cent <br />fee increase. Mr. Lyle said that the increase was based on the estimated amount required for <br />acquisition, $500,000. Mr. Rayor asked if commercial and industrial properties would also pay <br />the increased fee. Mr. Lyle said yes. He reiterated that the amount was based on the amount of <br /> <br />MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 10, 2000 Page 2 <br /> Work Session <br /> <br /> <br />