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e Mr. Holmer said the Eugene Parks Master Plan makes sense. He would not oppose development of a golf course in Alton Baker Park by Lane County, but he would not want Eugene to take control of the park with "strings attached." If the operation of the park is transferred to the City, he would consider approving a golf course if it can be developed entirely with private funds. Mr. Miller said whatever money the City spends on a golf course should be spent on a championship course, and the Golden Gardens site and a site in the Mt. Pisgah area are large enough for a championship course. He said a golf course in Alton Baker Park might be a good idea, might decrease crime in the park, and, if it is not successful, could be changed. He emphasized it will not be a championship course and should not be perceived as a substitute for the golf course on the Golden Gardens site. He said a driving range could be developed in the Alton Baker Park now and it would make money. He would have no problem with that. Ms. Ehrman agreed with Mr. Miller. 2. Budget Committee Mr. Rutan wondered how more public involvement in the budget process could be obtained. He said the budget controls what can be done in the city, and he would like to find out what people want. Mr. Holmer said Budget Committee members represent the public. He was not sure there could be additional public involvement in the regular budget process. He would support increased involvement if the council needs to request additional funds. e Mr. Miller did not think the public hearing the council holds on the budget really adequately addressed the issue of public input because most decisions have already been made. He suggested a survey be commissioned to learn what the public wants before decisions are made. Mr. Rutan liked the suggestion. Mr. Holmer agreed with Mr. Miller's observation about public hearings. Mr. Holmer said a survey can indicate public attitudes, but it probably could not get pUblic reaction to very many specific items in the budget. Ms. Schue wants to have an open process, but she said the budget is a complex document and it is hard to explain it to people. Mayor Obie said an exhibit about the budget which would allow people to indicate their choices would create public interest. He suggested a "bottles and beans" display in the downtown mall. Ms. Ehrman shared Mr. Rutan's concerns. She said budget hearings might be televised in the future. She suggested a budget exhibit be displayed during the Eugene Celebration. She liked the idea of a survey which would indicate what people want. Mr. Rutan asked the staff to indicate in a memo its reaction to the discussion. Later in the meeting, Ms. Ehrman said she will recommend specific cuts in the proposed FY87 budget. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 17, 1986 Page 5