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e Mr. Rutan moved to consider a cut of $62,500, or the equivalent of one day, in the library week. The motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Rutan moved, and Ms. Schue seconded, to consider a $100,000 cut in the Visitors and Convention Bureau Contract. The motion passed five to one, with Ms. Ehrman dissenting. Mr. Rutan moved, and Mr. Miller seconded, that reductions in expenditures for Downtown Management be considered. The motion failed three to three: Mr. Rutan, Mr. Holmer, and Mr. Miller, ayes; Ms. Wooten, Ms. Schue, and Ms. Ehrman, nays. Mr. Holmer moved, and Mr. Rutan seconded, that a $200,000 adjustment in the Destination-Point Activity budget be made. The motion failed; with three to three: Mr. Rutan, Mr. Holmer, and Mr. Miller, ayes; Ms. Schue, Ms. Ehrman, and Ms. Wooten, nays. e Mr. Holmer moved, and Mr. Rutan seconded, to consider cuts in the program areas of Parks and Recreation. The motion failed, two to four, with Mr. Holmer and Mr. Rutan in favor. Ms. Ehrman moved, and Ms. Schue seconded, to consider a $50,000 cut in the Metropolitan Partnership Contract. The motion passed four to two, with Ms. Wooten and Mr. Rutan dissenting. Mr. Holmer suggested that the consolidation of the Development Department and the Planning Department be pursued because they are closely related in func- tion, one being a rule-making body and the other an enforcement body. This might result in considerable organizational savings. Mr. Rutan understood this had been done through the Private Industry Council, and Mr. Holmer said that he was correct at one level, but not in other aspects. Ms. Wooten suggested that, because of the insurance crisis, Risk Management undertake an analysis of how we might reduce our stop loss or claim expendi- tures. In addition to the insurance program, the City needs to examine ways that it can produce new revenue, other than taxes or reductions. She asked about opportunities to save money or make money through expansion of admini- strative programs or entrepeneurial activities. A discussion followed regarding the letter to the editor in the The Reqister-Guard from Fred Miller of the State Transportation Department. Mr. Holmer has drafted a letter, and it was recommended that each councilor respond to him directly and that the Mayor be requested to respond on behalf of the whole council. Ms. Ehrman said that the recommendations given tonight by the City Council, with the absence of two councilors and the Mayor noted, would be passed to the Budget Committee for consideration. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council Work Session February 25, 1986 Page 10