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that situation. He stated that the DEQ was spread over the entire state and did not have the same resources <br />per capita. <br /> <br />Mr. Hough said, in response to Mr. Kelly, that the city of Eugene had more air monitoring stations and more <br />real-time data than the rest of the state. He indicated that a citizen could check the LRAPA Web site and <br />access the information. In response to a follow-up question from Mr. Kelly, Mr. Hough stated that there <br />were four real-time monitoring stations and there were other stations that provided weather data. <br /> <br />Mr. Kelly thought the west side industrial area would be a good location for a monitoring station. Mr. <br />Hough responded that a filter sampler was located in the Four Corners area. <br /> <br />Mr. Papé wished Mr. Hough good luck in his permanent position. He asked what management philosophy <br />Mr. Hough planned on using for addressing both internal and external affairs. Mr. Hough replied that a key <br />part of what he hoped to do was to ensure that priorities and goals were clear and that everyone had an <br />important role in accomplishing this mission. <br /> <br />Regarding the board, Mr. Hough averred that the strength of it lay in its diversity and that the different <br />viewpoints brought to the table made a healthy process. He noted that the board reached some decisions <br />with unanimity and others by a narrower margin. <br /> <br />Mr. Papé asked what jurisdictions LRAPA oversaw. Mr. Hough replied that it covered all of Lane County <br />and had five partner jurisdictions. <br /> <br />Mr. Papé surmised that all of the jurisdictions wished to retain LRAPA. He wondered if, as it evolved, it <br />was time to look at a governance model that included Junction City, Florence, Creswell, and other smaller <br />jurisdictions. Mr. Hough responded that the smaller jurisdictions would be welcome to participate. <br /> <br />Mr. Papé asked if Florence paid a fee for LRAPA work. Mr. Hough explained that the funding came <br />through the County. He noted that LRAPA members met with Lane County Commissioner Anna Morrison, <br />who represented the Florence area. <br /> <br />Ms. Bettman asked if the intergovernmental agreement amendment for the name change had any other <br />provisions in it. Mr. Hough replied that it was for the name change only. <br /> <br />Ms. Bettman expressed concern that the loss of the word ‘authority’ could translate into an actual loss of <br />authority. Mr. Hough responded that the name change had no effect. He felt that calling it an agency <br />recognized the broader scope of the work in which LRAPA was now involved. <br /> <br />Ms. Bettman asked if the name change would change the purpose of LRAPA. Mr. Hough replied that it <br />would not. He stated that it would underscore the commitment to the vision of providing healthful air <br />quality for everyone in Lane County. <br /> <br />Ms. Taylor called the change ‘good.’ She emphasized that there had been no dissension among board <br />members regarding the change. <br /> <br />Mayor Piercy said she was very interested in the issues of climate change and carbon emissions and how the <br />City could work with LRAPA toward the goal of reducing emissions. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />MINUTES—Eugene City Council January 25, 2006 Page 6 <br /> Work Session <br /> <br />