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e Ms. Wooten said the appointment could establish a precedent for having councilors appointed to citizen advisory groups. She thought there were more important bodies on which the council should be represented and she felt expanding councilors. areas of responsibility was not a good idea. Ms. Bascom said networking and establishing ties with the commission would be useful and she approved of Mr. Holmer's appointment.. Mr. Holmer pointed out that councilors sit on a number of different City boards and commissions. Mr. Rutan said a councilor who is interested and willing to take the time required to serve should be encouraged to do so. Mr. Bennett said he would not encourage Mr. Holmer's appointment. Though he appreciated Mr. Holmer's interest in the arts, he recommended choosing more carefully where the council should be represented. He said council representation is appropriate on the Council Committee on Economic Diversification, Community Development Committee, and the Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority. Ms. Ehrman said she had no strong feelings on the matter, but she encouraged the Mayor to seek feedback from the commission itself. Ms. Wooten said if cultural affairs become a high council priority by virtue of policy and an agenda, the council could review and reassess where it wants representation at the end of the year when new appointments are made. e D. Crimes Against Women Ms. Schue expressed a concern regarding the level of crime against women. She referred to a recent memo from the Women's Commission and requested comment from the Department of Public Safety on its perception of the situation and its recommendations. She said it is important to communicate the council's concern to the community. E. Historic Preservation Ms. Schue recommended that councilors visit Old Town in Portland to observe its progress in historic rehabilitation. Mayor Obie told the council that the Shelton-McMurphey House Task Group is beginning to generate community enthusiasm. Ms. Ehrman said the group plans to hold a benefit dinner at the house in August. A walking tour during the Eugene Celebration may include the Shelton-McMurphey house and the new EWEB headquarters. F. Library Levy Ms. Ehrman said she was disappointed with the outcome of the library levy vote and she requested a report. Mr. Meeks reported that the levy's failure would result in Sunday and Monday closures, elimination of the City book mobile, replacement of seven staff members, and a reduction of operating ~MINUTES--EUgene City Council June 29, 1988 Page 3 /