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--- ------- e police presence in certain areas is an appropriate preventive method. Mr. Boles referred to the citizen-led Community Coalition Against Gangs as another effective method that addresses the problem proactively. Mr. Gleason clarified that public safety activity is not limited to the CRT or police, but also includes first responder, hazardous material management, and ambulance deployment. Discussion of the CRT needs to take place in the context of where it fits into the overall public safety long range plan. .. Ms. Schue hoped that activities of the CRT would be integrated with those of the PARCS Department. FEDERATED ARTS/RECREATION Mayor Miller explained that the concept of a federated program responded to apparent needs in the community relating to sports and the arts. He advocated developing a master plan that takes into account facilities available at school and park grounds, and that utilizes help from the private sector. The council's specific concerns centered on the need to provide services to all young people, to develop a stable funding source, not to disrupt already successful programs such as Kidsports, and to support a variety of programs. In discussing the topic, there seemed to be agreement that programming and facilities are two separate areas and that integration with existing plans, e particularly the Parks Master Plan, is important. Doubts were voiced about whether this issue belongs in the council's current list of priorities. Councilors concurred that the Joint Parks Committee should work to develop an action plan to be brought back to the council for further consideration. LIBRARY Councilors discussed the March 1989 defeat of the proposed library project and considered whether to pursue a new library at this time in light of the many other downtown and development issues that need to be resolved. They disagreed on appropriateness and timing of another vote on the issue. Ms. Ehrman supported a vote on the site in 1990, with consideration of financing subsequent to that election. She maintained that unless the community supports the site, it won't support a financing mechanism. Saying he preferred the 13th and Olive site, Mr. Holmer agreed with Ms. Ehrman. Mr. Bennett and Ms. Bascom preferred not asking the electors to approve a site. Mr. Green favored the council selecting a site with the agreement that it would be downtown. Mr. Rutan observed that many citizens lack information and knowledge about the issue and he doubted that voters would approve a site without knowing how the project might be financed. Mayor Miller suggested placing the issue on the council's action item list and agreeing to select a site and develop a solution to the need for a new library. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 21, 1989 Page 3 Goals Session