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e e - Councilor Wooten asked Mr. Gilbertson to express his thoughts about the budget situation in Eugene. Mr. Gilbertson said that while a budget was needed to do the job, he did not agree with overspending. If services had to be cut, Mr. Gilbertson said priorities would have to be weighed, and situations looked at on an individual basis. Councilor Smith asked Mr. Gilbertson if he had any special recommendations for downtown Eugene. Mr. Gilbertson said that the BATeam appears to be very effective, and perhaps they could help relocate existing businesses to the downtown area. Businesses should be helped by the City because there is a void in the downtown area. EDA's efforts are better now than they were in the past. Councilor Schue asked Mr. Gilbertson to comment on specific Ward 3 issues, such as the park at Charnel ton, Jefferson Pool, the woonerf, and the West Univer- sity Neighborhood. Mr. Gilbertson was aware of Mulligan Park, and hoped that the neighbors would enjoy it, but hoped it would not have the same problems as the West University Neighborhood Park. He was not aware of the costs of Jeffer- son Pool, but the budget and usage would be determining factors for future plan s . Mr. Gilbertson closed by stating his belief in three components for making choices: respect, responsibility, and reasoning. Joyce Ni chol s Following introductions, Councilor Obie began the interview with questions about Ms. Nichols' background, interests, and reasons for applying. Ms. Nichols said that she has resided in Eugene for 9-3/4 years, moving here from Michigan in 1974. She began her career in Oregon at Lane Community College in information services work, and worked with the community on LCC's election process. After that, she attended graduate school at the University of Oregon for one year, studying community service and public affairs. Her next job was Public Information Coordinator for Lane County, where she worked for one year before becoming the Community Relations Director. She came to know the commun- ity and rural areas very well and related governmental issues. It was this job that stimulated her interest in governmental affairs at the metropolitan level. In 1981, she began her current job as Public Affairs Manager at Weyerhauser in Springfield. This job involves handling internal and external communications. Ms. Nichols is responsible for the company's public relations program in Western Oregon. Ms. Nichols is interested in serving on the City Council as a means of returning something to a community that has been good to her. She enjoys government activities, would like to be involved in the decision-making process, and has the sk ill s to do so. Councilor Schue asked Ms. Nichols to comment on specific Ward 3 issues, such as parking in the West University Neighborhood, the woonerf, the .Jefferson Pool, and the downtown area. MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 15, 1984 Page 4