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e athletic resources. She discussed uses for those and other resources such as the Shelton-McMurphey House and Autzen Stadium and said her proposal combines all the resources into one program. She emphasized that she supports the renovation of Hayward Field but that marketing the renovated field will be essential. Ms. Wooten said most people go places for special events and corporate sponsorship for special events is very important. She proposed a $.50 per ticket fee, a 5 percent gross sales ticket office commission, and a competitive rental fee for facilities. She stressed the need for long-term financing of facilities for destination point and tourism activities because they should be part of an integrated economic diversification program. Ms. Ehrman suggested the council consider funding Ms. Wooten's proposal with a restaurant tax. Ms. Wooten said she supported a restaurant tax in the past. Ms. Ehrman said a restaurant tax will produce more money than a 1 percent increase in the room tax. Mayor Obie said council consideration of Ms. Wooten's proposal at this time would be unfortunate because the motel and hotel industry.s support for a .5 percent room tax increase for the Hayward Field renovation is fragile. He sa i d fi nanci a 1 support for the renovation shoul d be assured before other proposals are considered. He said consideration of more than a .5 percent increase in the room tax might jeopardize the Hayward Field renovation. He said a specific program or vision is necessary and should be identified before funding is considered. e Ms. Wooten said the City has not had a vision for destination point and tourism activities and her proposal is the first step in developing a vision. She emphasized the need for marketing. She said it will be difficult to increase the room tax twice. Ms. Schue said more information and discussion from the staff is needed about Ms. Wooten's proposal. She pointed out that the Hayward Field renovation proposal is specific and has been discussed by many people for many months. She discussed Indianapolis, Indiana. Responding to her question, Mr. Whitlow said a report from the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department about special events and destination point activities will be presented to the council in about a month. Ms. Bascom said hotel and motel owners testified before the Budget Committee that room tax funds should be used to increase their business. Mr. Miller said he agreed with Mayor Obie's statement that financing for the Hayward Field renovation should be approved before other proposals are considered. He said he needs the report from the Parks Department, information about destination point activities, data to indicate how people and industries would benefit, and justification before Ms. Wooten's proposal is considered formally. Mr. Rutan said CCED will be discussing destination point activities. He said the council shoul d focus its attention on goals and the council needs to decide whether it wants to attract a few big events or many small events. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 18, 1987 Page 8