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e es, but he described how a case could potentially be appealed to the Oregon Supreme Court and possibly overturn current precedent. He said that if the council requested, he could prepare a memorandum that would analyze the fol- lowing two issues: 1) the likelihood of success of a general home rule chal- lenge; and 2) whether an ordinance could be crafted specifically around the air-lock devices that could present a good vehicle for making the home rule argument. Mr. Boles requested the council to direct the City Attorney to prepare such a memorandum. He felt that in light of Eugene Decisions, it was increasingly clear that the City needed something concrete associated with its home rule powers. Mr. Gary said the City Attorney's Office has done considerable work around the home rule theory. He said the City Attorney's Office feels that the current precedent was wrong and inconsistent with the overwhelming authority across the country relative to home rule. He pointed out that Oregon is singled out in municipal law courses as an anomaly in terms of its home rule powers. In response to a question from Ms. Ehrman about costs, Mr. Boles suggested discussing funding with the Century Council. Mr. Rutan suggested that staff prepare a memo outlining issues and costs relative to this topic. In re- sponse to concern expressed by Ms. Bascom, Mr. Rutan said he understood that the council would decide how to proceed with this issue after reviewing fur- ther information provided by the City Attorney and staff. e Councilors agreed to direct staff and the City Attorney to each prepare a memo on this topic. C. Eugene Decisions Mr. Boles referred to a letter from John Gallagher about Eugene Decisions. He said he would forward the letter to City Manager Mike Gleason for his re- sponse. D. Eugene Celebration Mr. Robinette referred to a memo from PARCS Director Bob Schutz regarding gated admissions for the Eugene Celebration. Mr. Robinette suggested direct- ing the Eugene Celebration Committee to explore other alternatives to make the Eugene Celebration self-supporting as much as possible. Councilors discussed the memo. Ms. Bascom said that the Filbert Festival in Springfield received $23,000 from voluntary donations. She suggested direct- ing the Eugene Celebration Committee to explore alternatives besides mandated gated admissions to make the Eugene Celebration cost effective. She said that voluntary donations could be solicited at the entrance of the Jacobs Room, in the food area, or at the beer garden. Mr. Boles and Mr. MacDonald supported Ms. Bascom's idea of voluntary donations. Mr. Rutan said the Maude Kerns Art Center and Art in the Vineyards have both been successful with e MINUTES--Eugene City Council December 4, 1991 Page 2