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e Mr. Sercombe said it is proposed that each of the serial levy measures would begin in 1990-1991, the fiscal year in which it is expected that the new library would open if it were developed at 8th Avenue and Willamette Street. Ms. Bascom said she would like the council to revisit the topic of whether to separate the issues of location and funding of the project Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to reconsider the council's action of January 11, 1989, to authorize a three-year operational serial levy for the library at 8th Avenue and Willamette Street. Mr. Rutan felt the council needs to decide if it wants to ask one or two questions, and if it asks two questions, whether they should be separated. He said there are pros and cons to both options. Mr. Rutan felt the measure is confusing. and asking two questions could simplify the issue. He felt. however. that the voters will not get the full picture about project costs if only one question is asked. Mr. Rutan felt there are also pros and cons to separating the issues of location and funding in time. He felt the benefit is that it gives the council additional time to consider a range of funding options. The problem is that the voters might be reluctant to vote for the project if they do not know where the funding will come from. e Ms. Schue said her preference is to put the site on the ballot in March with the clear understanding that there will be costs. and to have a vote on the financing and operation details later. Mr. Boles felt the council should address both of these issues in March. He said. historically, separating the ongoing operation and maintenance costs associated with capital projects from the development costs has caused problems for the community. Mr. Holmer felt the council has the authority and responsibility to decide on both the location of the library and appropriate financing. With regard to operating costs. Mr. Holmer said there are many factors which are currently unknown or unpredictable. He felt that if the council was intent upon putting the financing on the ballot. the vote should be delayed for a while. Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan. that the City Council place an advisory vote on a new library at 8th Avenue and Willamette Street be placed on the March 28. 1989, ballot. Mr. Boles felt the council should honor the intent of its motion of January 11, 1989, by placing the issues of location and funding on the ballot in March. Mr. Boles moved to amend Ms. Bascom's motion by placing a serial levy whose proceeds would be used to support the operation and maintenance costs of an expanded library on the March 28. 1989, ballot too. The motion died for lack of a second. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 18, 1989 Page 3