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<br /> e in producing the pamphlet, which could include modifying the fee structure <br /> for arguments submitted for publication. <br /> Mr. Holmer asked whether staff has considered limiting the size of the <br /> pamphlet to eight pages, making those who wish to submit arguments compete <br /> for space in the pamphlet. Ms. Bellamy said the council could do this, but <br /> it would impose an artificial limit on the number of pro and con arguments <br /> that could be printed. Ms. Bellamy added that the council committee that <br /> recommended the voters' pamphlet ordinance assumed most people would choose <br /> to pay a fee to submit an argument rather than collect signatures; however, <br /> very few people choose to pay the fee. Ms. Bellamy said the council could <br /> require a fee for every argument. <br /> Ms. Ehrman asked if the pamphlet could be distributed with the newspaper to <br /> help reduce distribution costs. Ms. Bellamy said staff checked into this. <br /> The Register-Guard requires that inserts go to an entire circulation area--in <br /> this case, to all of Lane County. To do this, the City would have to print <br /> approximately 15,000 extra pamphlets. In addition, not all registered voters <br /> subscribe to The Register-Guard. <br /> Mr. Bennett suggested that the size of the pamphlet be limited by appointing <br /> representative committees to draft the pro and con arguments, with both <br /> arguments being paid for. Mr. Sercombe said the State has a loosely <br /> analogous process in its voters' pamphlet ordinance. In the State's process, <br /> a legislative committee is appointed to draft a pro statement when the <br /> legislature proposes a referendum or initiative. <br /> e Mr. Holmer said those who are initiating a measure could automatically be <br /> charged with drafting the pro statement, so the council would only have to <br /> authorize an "anti" committee. Mr. Holmer thought that the Ci~y should pay <br /> for this additional committee. Ms. Bellamy thought this would be less <br /> expensive than the current process. <br /> Ms. Bascom reminded councilors that the voters' pamphlet was intended to be <br /> experimental. She did not feel it has been successful so far, and said the <br /> user surveys indicate this. Mr. Bennett said he agrees that the cost of the <br /> voters' pamphlet needs to be reduced, but he does not believe the voters' <br /> pamphlet should be eliminated. He said the voters' pamphlet is a helpful <br /> means of distributing information to people who need it. <br /> Mayor Miller requested that staff return to the council with the following: <br /> 1) an analysis on the cost of distributing the voters. pamphlet in The <br /> Register-Guard; 2) an analysis of the cost of a pamphlet containing the <br /> ballot text and a neutral explanation; 3) an analysis of the cost of a <br /> pamphlet containing the ballot text, a neutral explanation, and pro and con <br /> arguments; and 4) an analysis of the cost of printing the pamphlet in other <br /> shapes and sizes. <br /> . MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 9, 1989 Page 6 <br />
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