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'- 1 MINUTES -- EUGENE CITY COUNCIL July 26, 1978 Adjourned meeting from July 24, 1978, of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by President D.W. Hamel at 12:00 noon, July 26, 1978, King's Table, Oakway Mall, with the following Councilors present: Tom Williams, Eric Haws, Jack Delay, Scott Lieuallen, Brian Obie, and Betty Smith. Mayor Gus Keller and Councilor Ray Bradley were absent. I. Items from Mayor and Council A. Ballot Measure 6--Mr. Obie felt it would be prudent and responsible for Council to have an opportunity to discuss the possible effects and impact on the community if the measure to limit taxes were passed. Assistant Manager said the staff is beginning the process of preparing a draft for an approach to the problem. He noted there were a series of complex issues and recognized the City Council would like to be publicly involved. Attempts' are being made to determine the definition of the ballot measure and to estimate its effect on assessed value in the community. Staff is working in a multitude of arenas; the Technology Coordinator is visiting with City Managers in California to gain information and staff is seeking legal opinions. Staff wi 11 e prepare several scenarios for Council consideration including how to deal with expenditures and appropriations. He noted hopefully that the information is to be available in early September and perhaps could be a discussion item for the Council goal study session September 15. B. Budget Campaign--Mr. Hamel said the Better Eugene Committee is seeking volunteers to label flyers Friday, July 28, in the McNutt Room from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Also they would like volunteers to do phoning from 5:15 to 8:00 p.m. August 8. Persons interested should contact Kathryn Cox, 687-3507. C. Experimental Burn at Mahlon Sweet Field--Assistant Manager said the . burn was to begin this morning. It was hoped there would be some burning during the rest of the week, depending on weather conditions. Councilors interested (Hamel, Delay, Smith, and Lieuallen) will be notified when the burns are occurring. D. Civic Center Consultant--Assistant Manager noted the City had retained David Scott, Washington State University School of Architecture, as a consultant to work with the Council on architectural selection. It was suggested the Council schedule Friday evening, August 25, and Saturday, August 26, for the interviewing of finalists. I t was hoped at the Monday, August 28, Council meeting Council could make its final decision. Five firms may be making two-hour presentations. e 7/26178--1 531