CC Minutes - 04/14/99 JEO - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

lack of tax-supported library services in unincorporated areas, but there is planning that needs to be coordinated. Carlson noted that regarding intergovernmental coordination, the Metro Plan is a unique document that actually covers two cities. He added there are existing structures in place to deal with intergovernmental issues. He said for the most part, the result of the urban transition project and the language in the Metro Plan indicates that annexation is the ultimate solution to many of the urban transition issues, and the cities are the logical providers of those types of urban services. He said the County is the logical choice for many other types of services including elections, assessment and taxation and corrections. Nathanson said regarding page 4 of the handout, on the building services, that Springfield handles legislative issues and Eugene doesn't. She wanted an example ora recent legislative issue that Lane County handled for Eugene. Carlson responded that the West Eugene Wetlands would be an example of a legislative-type activity where the Lane County Planning Commission was involved. He noted that the Land Use Code Update was another example where the Eugene Planning Commission had done most of the work, but it would be going to the Lane County Planning Commission, and action by the Lane County Board of Commissioners. Nathanson noted that on page 7, the issue of an equalization charge was absent. Kelly requested a history of the transition process where Springfield made one choice and Eugene made another choice, or if the decision came down from the County level. Jim Johnson, Eugene City Manager, recalled that the City of Springfield desired to handle it that way in their jurisdiction. He added it wasn't an issue for the City of Eugene or Lane County. Kelly said that Springfield's process seemed more straightforward. Mayor Maine said she appreciated their cooperative agreements and their coordinated efforts and the flexibility to allow them to implement what best suits their jurisdiction. She wanted clarification of a statement with regard to policing services. She said if the ultimate goal in the boundary is annexation for a full compliment of urban services, a statement was made that the County should provide urban level policing until such time as there is annexation. She said they are contradictory statements because there would be no incentives. Carlson responded that if he said the County should provide the service, he misspoke. He said he meant there is inadequate service and the County does not have the resources to provide it. Page 5 -- Joint Elected Officials Meeting -- April 14, 1999 WP bc/m/99039/T