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/-- . policy statements with an understanding that additions could be considered later by the Performing Arts Commission. Res. No. 3442--A resolution approving the policy statements adopted by Resolution 1 of the Performing Arts Commission and approving and adopting the user rates established in . Resolution 3 of the Performing Arts Commission. , Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to adopt the res- olution. Ms. Schue stated that thi s is the easy part and she understands why approval is needed. The hard part is what will be done with local groups. A subsidy for local groups could be looked at and she would like to see the commissior come back with further recommendations. Mr. Delay stated that one problem of direct subsidy is that it is passive, rather than active, and one must determine who is eligible for the subsidy. He feels that Mr. Reynolds and the commission members have done an admirable job. It is not as large a problem as one might think to resolve the other questions. The implicit concerns of the local groups need to be addressed. He noted that he has joined the Oregon Reportory Theatre Board of Trustees and will abstain from voting on this matter. The policy statement being sug- gested by Eugene Symphony should be considered by the Performing Arts Commission. . They should also set goals for local users and prioritize them to provide direction for Dick Reynolds and his staff. This will set a long-term and general direction. He does not feel the City Council should do the commission's business. In regard to the fee schedule, there has been a lack of communication between staff and the using groups which can be remedied in the near future. There is a large amount of subsidy already in the budget as pointed out by Sally Weston November 10--forty (40) percent of the total budget. Timing is important and the commission should deal with this as soon as they can for long-range pl anning. The larger question is the huge amount of money expected from the Eugene Arts Foundation. He would like more information and discussion on that. Everyone needs to know if the amount of money expected will be there or if the council should look elsewhere for financial support. He supports the motiorr and would like to have a report brought back. Ms. Miller indicated agreement with Mr. Delay. As many local groups as pos- sible should be able to use the building to work toward a self-supporting basis for this facility. Road shows will not keep the center full by themselves and local companies should be kept in the center even if this increases the deficit in the beginning. The long-term interest is to keep local groups in the center. Mr. Obie stated that he would support the motion. He said that Ms. Miller's comments gave him a better idea of why local groups should get a better deal. He would be willing to consider that, but he is very concerned about any kind of subsidy. -e MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 12, 1980 Page 3