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the Hult Center. She added that approximately 45,000 took part in the three-day celebration. She estimated the cost-benefit ratio to be $.23 per person. She . said two subcommittees were established to perform an evaluation of the cele- bration and to make recommendations on the organization and structure for next year's event. Ms. Wooten said a reorder of the souvenirs would be made due to the heavy demand and said that the souvenirs might generate beginning cash for next year's activities. She introduced a slide presentation developed by Greg Page, Jerry Gill, Dwayne Funk, and Greg Harris. It was decided to postpone the slide presentation until the Goal Session meeting on October 28 due to the inadequate lighting conditions of the Council Chamber. Ms. Wooten said she waul d be contacting the Ci ty Manager regardi ng a proposal for a suppl emental budget for a one-half staff person position starting January 1. She said it was important to begin planning early for next yearl s celebration. She said that the Parks Department and the Eugene Development Department would also be con- sidering budget items for the celebration. V. PRESENTATION FROM FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. David Wildermuth, 4856 Donald Street, a member of the Executive Board of the Friends of the Libary, voiced his enthusiasm for the library and the services it provides to the community. He said he appreciated the council action in restor- ing the budget, thereby putting the Bookmobile back on the street. Mr. Wi 1 dennuth presented a petition with 1,000 signatures thanking the council for its action. He offered the library as an appropriate facility to show the Eugene Celebration e slide presentation to the public. Mayor Keller thanked Mr. Wildermuth for the petition and for his enthusiasm. Mr. Gleason added that it was rare for a city council to receive such publiC support. VI. PUBLIC HEARING: EASEMENT VACATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN SHAUGHNESSY LANE AND SPYGLASS DRIVE (BOB MEL TEBECK) (EV 83-2) (map and background distributed) City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. He said that it was a routine item and that no staff report would be presented. The public hearing was opened. There being no testimony presented, the public hearing was closed. CB 2693--An ordinance vacating a 141-wide public utility easement located between Shaughnessy Lane and Spyglass Drive. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 26, 1983 Page 3