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<br /> ~ <br /> ~ <br /> Regarding civic projects as the third goal, Ms. Cox said the EAF would provide <br /> activities that would stimulate civic pride. EAF would act as a catalyst and <br />e clearing house to get people connected with projects they are interested in. <br /> She asked if City Councilors thought those objectives were appropriate. <br /> Councilor Miller said that to get a feeling of public opinion is difficult. She <br /> expressed concern about the extent to which all of the projects could be accom- <br /> plished. There is a need for town hall meetings and forums, but setting them up <br /> is time-consuming. She asked if volunteer resources had been considered. Mr. <br /> Ellison said the intent is to start small with a single issue forum for a <br /> neighborhood group rather than a city-wide program. Ms. Cox said that not all <br /> projects would be undertaken in every year. <br /> Mr. Lindberg said the three objectives are laudable. There will be an opportunity <br /> to fulfill the older assignment in promoting bond issues and budgetary questions. <br /> The EAF can help with alternative revenue sources for the City and with capital <br /> improvements projects. Library expansion and other projects may need energetic <br /> private cooperation on funding sources. <br /> Councilor Hamel said the three objectives are suitable. He suggested keeping <br /> communication open with City Council to get all functions down in writing. Mr. <br /> Fenstermacher said a mission statement document would make recruitment easier. <br /> EAF hopes to recruit a membership of 250 or more in order to accomplish more <br /> work. <br /> Councilor Smith said a larger membership would be of benefit. Funding is a <br /> question and she encouraged EAF to consider itself an organization welcoming <br /> funding from private and public sources. She suggested that EAF is a good group <br />e to act as a catalyst to provide cooperation between the public sector and city <br /> council. <br /> Councilor Schue said the financial future of the City is on City Councilors' <br /> minds. EAF might educate on capital improvements, how they are funded, and why <br /> they are needed. Discussion and explanation are needed in this community on <br /> basic restructuring of Oregon's financial system. She encouraged continued <br /> clean-up efforts as time allows. <br /> Councilor Wooten said she would like the EAF to coordinate a concrete program in <br /> which people would go to fraternal and civic organizations with City brochures <br /> regarding the attraction of businesses to the area. EAF could coordinate that <br /> effort. The people of Eugene have talked about a community festival which would <br /> help create a sense of identity. No one has taken on the charge of putting <br /> together something like an artquake or rose festival tailored for Eugene. She <br /> said the EAF is the perfect group to coordinate that effort. <br /> Councilor Ball said the EAF had carved out three excellent goals and ways to <br /> obtain them. Councilor Obie said he appreciated the desire of the EAF to be of <br /> assistance. City Council needs EAF to do things City Council can't do. The No. <br /> 1 need is an allied group to communicate to the public. He said he viewed <br /> public education as city council's job. But, City Council needs help with this <br />e <br /> MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 15, 1982 Page 2 <br />