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. e , Mr. Holmer said the Hult Center is a public facility. He wondered about council involvement in decisions concerning it and whether the council's perception of its relationship to the Eugene Arts Foundation is clear. He said the City provides executive operation of the Hult Center and works with the Arts Foundation and the arts groups. He emphasized that he supports the efforts of the Arts Foundation to raise private subscriptions to minimize tax support of the Hult Center. Ms. Bascom responded that Eugene Arts Foundation members feel the City does not appreciate their contribution of $3 million for the Hult Center. She said the bylaws of the Arts Foundation do not require a city councilor on the Board of Directors. Ms. Bascom reported some conflict exists among the Eugene Arts Foundation, Support Hult Operations (SHO), and the City about the "brick" project. Answering questions, she said the Arts Foundation is continuing to reduce expenses. Carolyn Chambers is in charge and Marcine Goulden is Development Director. Ms. Bascom said some Hult Center projects could be removed from the CIP if the "brick" project is successful. She said the Eugene Arts Foundation members do not want the City to demand any specific amount from them. She said foundation contributions to the arts groups will probably be the same as last year because they depend on the interest rates of the Silva endowment. She said the Arts Foundation wants to use some of the funds from the Hult endowment to increase the visibility of the foundation. Replying to questions, Mr. Gleason discussed the Arts Foundation contributions when the Hult Center was constructed, Executive Director Ed Smith's activities, and the Performing Arts Commission. Mr. Hansen said the Eugene Arts Foundation is necessary for the operation of the Hul t Center. Ms. Wooten said the Hult Center must be publicly accountable, and the Performing Arts Commission performs that function. G. Southern Willamette Private Industry Council Mr. Rutan reported that the Southern Willamette Private Industry Council (SWPIC) is very effective. H. Council Committee on Economic Diversification Mr. Rutan reported that the Council Committee on Economic Diversification (CCED) has not met for several months. He said it should be reconstituted. He said Ms. Wooten and he prepared objectives for the committee and many opportunities exist for CCED to provide leadership. Mayor Obie and Ms. Wooten discussed the past organization and activities of CCED. Mayor Obie said it consisted of three members, but recently many other councilors wanted to be on it. MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 19, 1986 Page 3