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. live in this community. Mr. Toland said AMSI recognizes that partnerships must be developed within the four performing arts groups, with colleagues in the vi sual arts, wi th educati ona1 and avocati onal arts, and in partnershi ps beyond art consideration which affect the tourist industry. AMSI is seeking a part- nership with City Council to better serve the needs of the community. Mr. Reeves indicated the position paper represents needs as the board sees them. He said money is the biggest need and emphasized that the needs of the AMSI companies are not separated from the needs of the City and the HCPA. Mr. Reeves stressed that the AMSI companies need the recognition that they are primary components of a successful HCPA. Over the next three to fi ve years, the goal s of the HCPA and AMSI are the same needs to become stablized in the center. An audience base (by subscription, not single tickets) must be established. Mr. Reeves said AMSI companies must become stablized in the HCPA financially. It is necessary for all to do these things if the HCPA is to be characterized as a successful enterprise. Mr. Reeves indicated that when discussing money, the two resources of people and time must be included. All the objectives will not be met immediately and the resources of the City and the companies will not allow accomplishment of everything that everyone wanted in the HCPA. Therefore, he said, resources must be prioritized. A performing arts center has been con- structed which is not a visual arts museum or sculpture garden. Mr. Reeves feels that, given limited resources, those resources should primarily be invested in the performing arts organizations over the next few years. Mr. Toland said the position paper lists several recommendations. He said an explosive rate of growth for these organizations is shown in the packet. Money is an important issue in itself and cannot be completely discussed at this meeting. ~ Mr. Toland said there are two specific requests. The first requests that a task force be appointed from individuals, a City Council representative, City staff, AMSI, and di fferent groups who are affected by the pol icy issues. The task force would study considerations and arrive at a consensus by June 1983. Mr. Toland said the second request is that an arts office be staffed by City government. A person to approach on a regular basis is needed to deal with issues in the arts. Mr. Toland said a fragmented approach must be eliminated. Mr. Toland emphasized the cultural component of the economic diversification plan is needed. He urged that it be completed by April but requested that those groups of individuals to be directly affected by the cultural plan be involved in the process of its development. He stressed AMSI is not advocating acceptance or rejection of the issue but wants the opportunity to discuss them in a task force fo rm . e IV. DISCUSSION Ms. B. Smith asked if performing arts groups had discussed whether rapid growth can be afforded. Mr. Toland replied there had been much discussion among the MINUTES--Eugene City Council March 14, 1983 Page 3