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MINUTES 11 Eugene City Council Eugene City Hall--McNutt Room November 12, 1986 Noon COUNCILORS PRESENT: Richard Hansen, Debra Ehrman, Emily Schue, Cynthia Wooten, Freeman Holmer, Ruth Bascom, Roger Rutan, Jeff Mi 11 er The adjourned meeting of October 27, 1986, of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Brian B. Obie. . 1. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL, MAYOR, AND CITY MANAGER A. Council Goal-Setting Session Mr. Rutan said the council's goal-setting session was productive. Later in the meeting, Mr. Miller said the goal-setting session went well but it seemed to be unfinished. He said the City does not have enough funds to complete projects identified previously as well as projects identified this year. He suggested the councilors have a "centering" session in which they discuss and agree on projects that should be priorities. He said he expects the budget process to be difficult unless the councilors can agree on the most e important things. He suggested the facilitator talk with councilors privately and then facilitate a session in which competing priorities are discussed and resolved. Ms. Schue suggested the councilors discuss financial priorities again. Mayor Obie said he also felt the goal-setting session was not finished. Discussing the roles of the Budget Committee and the City Council, Mr. Holmer said the council has the responsibility for setting policy but the council should recognize the contribution the Budget Committee can make to deliberations. B. Investments in the Community Mr. Rutan said the council recognized the significant investment EWEB is making in the community today at the council's work session and the council should also recognize the significant investment that the renovation of Valley River Center demonstrates. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 12, 1986 Page 1