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D. Appreciation from University of Oregon Representatives . Councilor Ehrman said that University of Oregon representatives have expressed appreciation for the efforts of City representatives during the legislative session. E. Information on Ballot Measure Ms. Ehrman had asked for information from the staff about publicity being gen- erated by the City about the income tax ballot measure. She said the City should distribute neutral information. She is pleased with the Fact Sheet. She suggested that the council consider plans during a work session. F. Airport Expansion Plans Mr. Rutan said he and Councilor Hansen have met with Bob Shelby and Ed Smith to discuss the airport expansion plans. Mr. Shelby will discuss the plans with local contractors. Mr. Rutan will attend the meetings. Answering a question from Ms. Ehrman, Mr. Rutan said no effort to scale down the plans has been made. The project is planned incrementally. It coul d be changed if the council wished. Ms. Wooten suggested some thought be given to scaling down the project. Councilor Hansen said an enclosed area for boarding and unboarding is very e important to the expansion and dictates how the expansion is planned. G. Eugene Celebration Mr. Rutan expressed his appreciation for the excellent job Ms. Wooten did in directing the Eugene Celebration. II. COMMUNITY REPORT: COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PROGRAM City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item and said that Molly Stafford would give the staff report. Ms. Wooten said that Ms. Stafford represents the City on the Community School Coordinating Committee (CSCC). Ms. Stafford distributed a pamphlet titled "Eugene 4-J Community Schools Are Open for You" and two pages which described the community school s. She said Twin Oaks and Awbrey Park schools are new community schools this year. Neigh- borhood groups were encouraged to get involved in the application process for the new schools. City funds do not support the new schools because they are not inside the city limits. She said City support for community schools is essential because it ensures that the programs will reach all citizens. The 4-J Board of Directors approved revisions in the 4-J Community School pol- icies which the CSCC recommended, Ms. Stafford said. The revisions did not - affect the four goals for community schools adopted by the City Council and MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 9, 1985 Page 2