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M I N U T E S Eugene City Council Boards and Commissions Interviews McNutt Room—Eugene City Hall October 5, 2005 5:30 p.m. COUNCILORS PRESENT: George Poling, Jennifer Solomon, David Kelly, Betty Taylor, Andrea Ortiz, Chris Pryor. COUNCILORS ABSENT: Bonny Bettman, Gary Papé. Council President George Poling called the October 5, 2005, meeting of the Eugene City Council to order. A. INTERVIEW CANDIDATES FOR BUDGET COMMITTEE The council interviewed the following candidates for positions on the Budget Committee: Sat Ganesha Khalsa, Michael Biglan, Maurice Denner, Claire Syrett, and Michael Caprai. All candidates were asked the following questions: 1. Why is it important to have a Budget Committee to review the City of Eugene's Budget? What is the appropriate role for the citizen members of the committee? 2. In your view, what are the key issues facing the City and how would your participation on the Budget Committee aid in addressing them? 3. The Budget Committee frequently receives competing funding requests from various well- intentioned, deserving City programs and outside groups. What factors do you consider prior to making funding decisions? Which factors are most influential? 4. Do you have suggestions for ways to improve citizen understanding of the City's financial condi- tions, budget priorities, and process? Mr. Poling thanked each candidate for applying for a position on a City board, commission, or committee, and indicated the council would make its appointment of successful candidates on October 24. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Dennis M. Taylor MINUTES—Eugene City Council October 5, 2005 Page 1 Boards and Commissions Interviews