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e Mr. Holmer expressed concern about the additional public safety, traffic control, and airport expenses that will be incurred by the City during the games. Ms. Wooten recalled that those costs had been presented to the council as amounting to approximately $50,000. Mr. Gleason observed that the issue under discussion relates to the topic of economic development centered around events. He cited the Olympic Trials, the Summer Festival of Music, and the Eugene Celebration as examples of this type of event-centered development. Mr. Gleason said there are two types of costs associated with these events: event-related costs requiring start-up funds and subsidies, and extraordinary costs incurred by municipalities for their services during the event. He recommended careful consideration of both types of costs when planning the City's involvement in events. Mayor Obie identified the World Veterans Games as an additional issue for consideration by the Legislative Committee. W. Ballot Measure 20-03 Mayor Obie reported tremendous community support for opposing Ballot Measure 20-03. He anticipated that the upcoming election will be a positive force for the Riverfront Research project. X. University of Oregon Issues Mayor Obie commented that a lack of leadership endangers university-related e issues. He proposed a leadership coalition between the City and the legislative delegation. Ms. Wooten responded that the Council Committee on Economic Diversification has considered whether the major part of the University-City agenda has been accomplished. Mayor Obie stated that the University is our largest, healthiest industry with the greatest opportunity for growth and with the ability to fulfill the community's economic needs for the next century. Mr. Boles commented that the University is moving toward recognition of its responsibility to the larger society. Y. Sister City Relationships Mayor Obie commented that sister city relationships are becoming part of the economic development arena because of the increasing number of visitors being brought to the community. He noted that four Japanese groups have visited in the past few months as a direct result of the sister city relationship with Kakegawa. These groups have all been self-sponsored financially. Mayor Obie reported the receipt of a letter from the Mayor pro tempore of Katmandu inviting Eugene's future mayor to Katmandu. A delegation from Chinju, Korea will be coming to Eugene soon. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 19, 1988 Page 10 Quarterly Process Session