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<br /> <br />ECC <br />UGENE ITY OUNCIL <br /> <br />AIS <br />GENDA TEM UMMARY <br /> <br /> <br />Work Session: Cultural Policy Review Final Report <br /> <br /> <br />Meeting Date: July 25, 2007 Agenda Item Number: A <br />Department: Library, Recreation and Cultural Services Staff Contact: Laura Niles <br />www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 682-2697 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />ISSUE STATEMENT <br />This item is to provide an overview of the Cultural Policy Review. Principal findings, and recommended <br />goals and strategies identified in the final report will be presented and discussed. <br /> <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br />In 2005, the City Council Budget Committee authorized funding for a “Cultural Policy Review” (CPR) <br />as an integral part of the Arts and Outdoors City Council goal. The CPR was initiated to provide <br />clarification for the council and public on the future role of the City of Eugene in arts and culture <br />philosophical support, annual funding, and advocacy. <br /> <br />In June 2006, the City contracted with WolfBrown consulting firm after an extensive search and review <br />process. A Mayor’s Committee was established to oversee the process and provide leadership in <br />developing the final report. The review examined current conditions, services and gaps in the local arts <br />and culture sector. Goals and strategies were identified to strengthen this sector, which included defining <br />the City’s future role in support of local arts and culture, as well as identifying potential community <br />partners within the community to assist in implementation. <br /> <br />The CPR process incorporated extensive public input from a wide spectrum of Eugene residents and <br />stakeholder groups: <br /> <br />21-member committee, appointed by the Mayor, providing community perspectives, review and <br />? <br /> <br />feedback <br />In-depth assessment of local arts and cultural facilities <br />? <br /> <br />50 confidential interviews and 12 focus groups with representatives from throughout the community <br />? <br /> <br />500 individuals attending open public engagement processes <br />? <br /> <br />2,500 respondents to a “cultural census” regarding personal preferences, priorities and interests related <br />? <br /> <br />to arts and culture in the community <br /> <br />The result of this facilitated public process, directed by the Mayor’s Committee, was the recognition of <br />five key goals <br />: <br /> <br />L:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M070725\S070725A.doc <br /> <br />