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report. She said University of Oregon and Oregon Track Club officials presented information to the counci 1 on September 15, 1986, about the e condition of Hayward Field and the impact of track and field events on the economy of the community. Ms. Holloway sa i d the staff prepared a draft resolution support i ng the renovation of Hayward Field at the request of the councilors. She said the City could contribute $1,000 to sponsor a meter of the reconstructed track, $10,000 to sponsor a lane of the track, or some other amount to support the project. Mr. Rutan said it would be appropriate for the council to pass a resolution supporting the renovation of Hayward Field but the renovation project needs the financial support of the City. He said it would be wise and prudent for the City to, participate in funding the renovation because Hayward Field is a big asset to the community. He suggested the City support the renovation with $10,000. He said the council's policy of dealing with each request for funds individually is appropriate. He emphasized that the Hayward Field renovation is unique. He said the council cooperated with the Eugene Active 20-30 Club for the Fourth of July Celebration and that action was appropriate. He said the council's participation in funding the Hayward Field renovation project will he 1 p' ra i se funds in the private sector because it wi 11 indicate decisively that the project involves the whole community. Mr. Miller said a $10,000 commitment would be proper and, if the action is precedent setting, it is the kind of precedent he would like to set. Ms. Wooten said she will also support a $10,000 commitment from the City. She e said the City should thank the members of the Oregon Track Club for the great contribution they make to the community's economy and image. She said a financial commitment from the City for the Hayward Field renovation will indicate leadership and will encourage other parts of the community to support the renovation. Answering questions from Ms. Ehrman, Mr. Gleason said the City Council cannot give funds to a community project but the council can purchase services. He said the staff could develop a contract to purchase $10,000 of services for the renovation. The money would come from the City's contingency account. Ms. Bascom'said it would be tragic for the community if Hayward Field is not renovated. She said a $10,000 commitment from the City would be a gesture which she hoped would help raise funds from other sources. Mr. Holmer said he favors approval of the resolution supporting the renovation of Hayward Field; however, he does not think that public funds should be used for the project. He said the funds would come from property taxes and they should not be spent for Hayward Field. Mayor Obie said he supported the acquisition of $10,000 of services for the Hayward Field renovation. He said the University and Hayward Fie 1 dare extremely important to the community and a commitment from the City for the renovation will acknowledge their importance. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 24, 1986 Page 3