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much publicity moved here because of Nike and Athletics West. He said new stars wi 11 not choose to live here unless Hayward Field is renovated e because injuries on the existing surface are getting unacceptably high. Mr. Trigueiro said he would like to talk to the council at another time about ways to promote track and field as an industry. -- Mr. Trigueiro said the OTC organized the 400 Meter Club and it has raised $140,000 in three weeks but a more sophisticated approach is needed. E. Comments, Questions, and Answers Tom Jordan, OTC Board of Directors member, said many other cities are bidding for athletic events now. He di scussed Indianapolis and Los Angeles. He said Eugene's community spirit must match the money that other cities have. Lewis Thorne and Bill McChesney, Vice President of the OTC, discussed the value of masters meets. Mr. McChesney said athletes want to corne to Eugene if Hayward Field can be renovated. Ms. Daugherty discussed Eugene's bid for the World Veterans Games. She said Eugene's weaknesses were the inadequacy of the airport, the lack of a secondary track, and the delay in starting the renovation of Hayward Field. Eugene's strengths were its hospitality, its desire for the games, and its climate. Dave Christiansen, Treasurer of the OTC, said Eugene must make progress in e renovating Hayward Field soon in order to be selected as the site of the World Veterans Games. He said $1 million must be raised. Mr. Will i ams said University officials real ize Hayward Field is a community facil ity. He sa i d the University's first responsibility, however, is to its undergraduate and intercollegiate track and field program. Answering a question from Councilor Hansen, Mr. Trigueiro said the OTC would like the City to contribute funds to the Hayward Field renovation, to convey to the community the importance of the renovation, to help make the community aware of the importance of track and field events, to assist in obtaining lottery or other funds, and to help make the changes to the east grandstand meet the City Code. Mr. Williams added that the Public Works Department recently approved several changes in the plans for the east grandstand. Replying to a question from Councilor Miller, Mr. Trigueiro said the OTC could use City help in raising funds for the renovation. He said businesses in the community need to be asked for funds. He emphasized that OTC members are volunteers. Responding to a comment from Councilor Ehrman, Mr. Jordan said the OTC would like to solicit and receive comparatively small amounts from many people. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council, University of Oregon, Oregon Track Club September 15, 1986 Page 3