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e Mr. Holmer said the council adopted the development plan for library expansion as one of its goals. He felt the council should try to meet this schedule and develop a plan to take to the voters in spite of the uncertainties. Mr. Rutan said he is committed to the idea of bUilding a new library. He felt the major question is not how much the library will cost, but how much it will cost the City and how it will be financed. He said appointing the financing committee is a pivotal step which should be taken immediately. Mr. Bennett said he supports the community's desire for an expanded library, although he felt the financing might be problematic. Mr. Bennett felt the committee should be formed to look at financing of the library and determine if expansion will be possible at this time. Ms. Bascom said expansion of the library is her highest priority. She felt the financing committee should be appointed but should not be limited by a January deadline. Ms. Bascom felt the committee should consider both operation and construction costs of the library. Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Ms. Bascom, to direct the Council Committee on Future Library Financing to develop recommendations for council consideration, regarding the future library project consistent with council decisions and direction. The motion carried, 7:0. e Mayor Obie appointed Ms. Bascom, Ms. Ehrman, and himself to the Council Committee on Future Library Financing. He asked other interested councilors to contact him. III. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING RIDGELINE PARK ACQUISITION Ernie Drapela, Parks and Recreation Director, said the council adopted a Ridgeline Study in 1974 to protect the visual integrity of the ridgeline. The City has acquired 373 additional acres of property along the ridgeline since then. Mr. Drapela said the extension of the ridgeline to the Willow Creek area is high priority in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. He said staff is facing a dilemma about how to get from Blanton Road to Crest Drive and has examined three options. He said the most practical is the acquisition of 15 acres of land. Mr. Drapela said staff is bringing the process before the council as an ordinance and that this is a process the Parks, R2creation, and Cultural Services Department would like to follow in future acquisitions. Mr. Gleason said the concept of ribbon park systems is a key concept in parks and recr~ation opportunities in the area. He said the ribbon park system allows people to use non-urban linkages (e.g., ridgeline trails, water courses, bike paths) to link the parks and recreation areas in the City. Mr. Gleason said this is part of a 20-year vision. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 13, 1988 Page 3