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--~ . Shortcomings of the facility were explained; they are one elevator, lack of storage space (space in the garage is being adapted for props and storage), and a small ticket office. From September to November five different series will be sold in the concert hall. The EPAC promotional program, nationwide and locally, has been success- fully accomplished. Mr. Reynolds told about the market survey which resulted in a response of over 14,000 people added to their mailing list. Musicals and country western programs are the most popular. Mr. Reynolds explained the different series that would be sold for the hall. He said the conferences booked at the hotels have bought blocks of tickets. Some programs have been booked in conjunction with school programs and local arts companies. The Eugene Ballet will co-sponsor, with EPAC, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. A dance group will give a special performance for grades four, five, and six. The U of 0 and music educators will sponsor a children's choral festival in conjunction with the Vienna Boys Choir. The Vienna Boys Choir will give a special matinee performance for the Oregon School Choir participants. After the performance, all choir members will have box lunches in the Conference Center. e Extensive media coverage for the grand opening will include major national magazines and newspapers, along with wire services. The opening will be covered by Oregon Educational Broadcasting. They will edit the program and present it for national broadcasting. C. A Name for the Square Mr. Reynolds explained the need for a distinctive address for the Hilton, the Conference Center, and the Performing Arts Center. Council interest would result in a recommendation from the Performing Arts Commission. The council and Mr. Reynolds discussed possible names. Ms. Wooten asked about the shortfall in revenues for the Conference Center. Mr. Reynolds said that they had asked for $25,000 subsidy for the initial year. Mr. Reynolds anticipated the Eugene Arts Foundation would be assisting in the expected deficit of the EPAC. The Mayor suggested the councilors plan to be at the Grand Opening September 24 and at the September 23 thank-you dinner. Mr. Reynolds explained that Phase 3, seat sponsorship, is beginning. National foundation support is extremely difficult to get. Applications for endowments have been made. They hope the publicity created by the opening will generate further foundation support. II. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Mr. Long distributed "Estimated Benefits to the City of Eugene: A Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement," and "0utline of Proposed AgreemenL" He said staff is in the final stages of putting the intergovernmental agreement together that was agreed upon at last Thursday's meeting of local elected officials. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council Dinner Meeting April 12, 1982 Page 2