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C. Historic Tree District Ballot Measure e Councilor Wooten stated that the council had received certification of the signatures for the Historic Tree District ballot Measure from City Recorder Karen Goldman. She asked for clarification of the process for that measure. City Attorney Tim Sercombe stated that as a charter amendment the initiative would automatically be placed on the ballot once the signatures were secured. He said the only discretion available to the council on a charter amendment would be to order a special election. Councilor Hansen felt that it would be appropriate for staff to prepare a report to the council on the effects of the measure if passed. Mr. Obie suggested that the report be presented at a September luncheon meeting. C. Appointments 1. Balloting for Downtown Commission Finalists/Set Interview Time (memo, ballot, distributed) City Manager Micheal Gleason stated that some councilors had requested time prior to the balloting for discussion on the statistics distributed. Councilor Holmer stated that he had obtained some additional names from Ms. Ehrman prior to noting in the council material that a supplemental list of applicants would be distributed. He noted that the council has not decided on any selection criteria in order to balance representation in the Downtown Commission. He asked if the council had any such preference, stating that the council should e reach a consensus before selecting finalists to be interviewed. He felt that all applicants should be interviewed if a consensus was not reached. Councilor Ehrman suggested that the number of interviewees be expanded to five, as she felt that the council did not have time to interview all 20 applicants. She also suggested that the council could pare the list from those applicants previously interviewed or those lacking support of the council. Councilor Wooten agreed, stating that she did not have time to interview all the applicants. She did not believe that the council could reach a consensus on selection criteria prior to the interviews. Councilor Ball stated that he did not agree with limiting the number of interviews to three. He suggested that each councilor vote for those applicants which he or she wished to interview and then a decision on who to interview could be made from that data. Councilor Hansen said the council should resolve the issue raised by Mr. Holmer. He said the council should be honest with the applicants if it was operating with any bias or preference. He stated that he preferred to select the best individual regardless of any set criteria. Councilor Schue said she would prefer another woman on the Downtown Commission but was hesitant to closely define the selection criteria. She was she was not eager to go through a criteria selection process, stating that some flexibility was needed. Councilor Obie suggested that any bias toward.a female member for the Downtown Commission be stated and that the interviews be conducted with that in mind. Ms. Wooten said she also was seeking another woman for the Downtown Commission but her preference did not exclude interviewing the other applicants. Ms. Wooten concurred with Mr. Ball's balloting suggestion of limiting the number of interviews to five or six. e Mr. Holmer said he generally concurred, but he suggested that the council MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 8, 1984 Page 2