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e e e M I NUT E S City Council Work Session Wilder Room--Eugene Conference Center February 10, 1986 5:15 p.m. PRESENT: Brian Obie, Mayor; Richard Hansen, chair; Cynthia Wooten, vice-chair; Debra Ehrman, Roger Rutan, Freeman Holmer, Ruth Bascom, Emily Schue, councilors: Mike Gleason, City Manager; Bob Shelby, Bob Coleman, Barb BellamY, Dave Whitlow, Gary Long, Carol Calkins, Bob Kime, Larry Schoe1erman, Warren Wong, John Arnold, staff; Carol Donagon, KMTR, Jim Boyd, Don Bischoff, Henny Willis, Register Guard, John Se1ix, KUGN, Tracy Berry, KEZI, Media. Mayor Obie called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. \ I. AIRPORT TERMINAL EXPANSION PROJECT Mayor Obie reviewed the report from the Airport Subcommittee (Richard Hansen, Debra Ehrman, Roger Rutan) which was distributed. The subcommittee presented four questions for comment and review. Mr. Rutan summarized the rationale for the questions presented. He said that these are the major issues identified by the committee which need discussion and input from the staff. He did not believe that it was necessary for the council to reach any decisions tonight. Mr. Obie opened the discussion and asked Mr. Shelby for a financial update. Mr. Shelby said that of the $2.6 million in FAA funds that we can count on, $1.8 million has been offered and accepted as a grant. He is optimistic that the total requested amount of $4.7 million will be a reality because Mahlon- Sweet has been named for priority consideration in the FAA funding portion of the Continuing Resolution signed by President Reagan last month. If this entire amount is not available, then a potential list of changes and deferrals can be implemented. Ongoing discussions and negotiations with the airlines are being held. A financial package is before them and is expected to be decided by mid-April. Mr. Obie commented that the City Council has the authority to set fees at the airport for landing fees, rental, etc., as we are the provider of the services. However, the airlines can refuse to do business with us and go somewhere else, so the negotiations for fees must reflect some measure of comparison with other communities the size of ours. Mr. Hansen asked how long the fee contracts last. Mr. Shelby said that the City has suggested one-year agreements, but he felt that longer lease agreements would be negotiated. He also explained that the landing and rental of space are negotiable items while the surcharge for operation of the airport fire station is not. Mr. Holmer questioned whether a substantial contribution from the City would be necessary in order to complete negotiations with the airlines. Mr. Shelby said that it was very important for the City to commit to a contribution as soon as possible. MINUTES--City Council Work Session February 10, 1986 Page 1