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. - /- .- M I NUT E S Joint City Council/4-J Board Meeting Studio A--Hilton Hotel e September 14, 1983 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Cynthia Wooten, Freeman Holmer~ Richard Hanson, John Ball, Mark Lindberg City Councilors; Jack Billings, Michael Williams, Paul Harrison, Judy Mosley, James Jeppesen, Steve Robinson, Donna Kernutt, District 4-J School Board; Patrick Lynch, Ernie Drapela, City staff; Gay Campbell, Margaret Nichols, District 4-J staff; Micheal Gleason, City Manager; Terry Lindquist, Superintendent. I. I NTRODUCTI ONS Ms. Wooten, taking the place of Mayor Keller, said the purpose of the meeting was for the members and staff to become better acquainted, to examine ways in which they could cooperate on programs and resources, and to explore ways in which they can do those things more efficiently. She introduced the members of the City Council and staff. Mr. Gleason said he and Dr. Lindquist have worked together on zoning and leasing matters. The City has enjoyed the benefits of cooperation on Lincoln School. Mr. Gleason added that he and Dr. Lindquist were in a similiar tax situation. They are taking the same property tax. They have a list of problems and e suggestions that could be explored together. Mr. Billings, chair of the school board, introduced the school board members, staff, and Dr. Lindquist. Dr. Lindquist thanked the City for inviting the school board for a mutual problem-solving session. He said their financial problems will continue, and it will take creativity and cooperation to overcome those problems. The institu- tions are supported by the same tax dollar from the same people. Dr. Li ndqui st supported discussion of issues such as: the future use of properties (Lincoln, Dunn, Monroe Street); community school program merged with the neighborhood program; use of a common grounds crew (parks and school yards often join); development of a common phone system; cooperation in purchasing; cooperation in future planning and acquisition. Dr. Lindquist urged members to put together a joint task force to report back to the board and council. II. CITY AND SCHOOL STAFF PRESENTATION Mr. Drapela showed slides of examples of city/school cooperation and shared resources. He gave out a draft copy of the Parks Plan and referred to pages 29 and 92. He said the schools now serve 25% of Eugene households. If the schools served leisure interests that figure could be 100%. Some of the cooperative achievements were: Sheldon, Monroe Middle, Patterson Elementary, Westmoreland, Jefferson, Laurel Hill Park and School, Parker, and South Eugene e Hi gh School. MINUTES--Joint Ci ty Council / 4-J Board Meeti ng September 14, 1983 Page 1