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e Councilor Hansen voiced that he believed there was a concern about ability to pay, but he believed a flat charge would have a lesser negative effect on those with financial difficulties. Until he could see that flow-based was a better method, he would not be inclined to change his opinion. Councilor Wooten said that she believed that the flow-based system was a method to pay for usage versus ability-to-pay system, and therefore a more equitable system. In addition, she believed that a change after a cost analysis could be handled through the rate structures, regardless of either system. Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, that a change be made to the flow-dependent residential rate, and that staff return at the next scheduled meeting with a process for change. In response to Councilor Holmerls question, Mr. Guenzler agreed that depend- able data may not be available for some time because of the transition period. Completion of a full cost-of-service analysis could extend a few years out. He believed that current rates were defensible. How residential collections were imposed was a matter of policy choice. Taking the flow-based course now would be a step towards capturing data and presenting a defensible case for the future. Councilor Smith spoke in opposition to the motion, and encouraged the council to maintain the present rate structure with a review a year after operation. Roll call vote; the motion passed 4:2; Councilors Holmer, Schue, Ball and Wooten voting aye; and Councilors Smith and Hansen voting nay. e Mayor Keller left the meeting at 1:30 p.m. and turned the chair over to Councilor Wooten. IX. RESOLUTION CONCERNING MUSIC EDUCATORS CONFERENCE (memo, resolution distributed) City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. Morette Rider, from the University of Oregon Music Department, explained the significance of the upcoming World Conference of the International Society for Music Education scheduled for July 8-14, 1984. This conference has not been in the United States for 18 years, and has not been hosted by an American University. There will be a major impact to the city in that 3,000 delegates are expected from 60 nations. Reservations have been made for 1,700 hotel rooms and other convention facilities. There will be speakers, workshops, demonstrations, and performing groups. The Chamber of Commerce estimates that 1.6 million new dollars will enter Eugene's economy as a result. While the thrust of this conference is educational, it also will have a cultural and recreational impact in the Eugene-Springfield area. Many of the musical performances of the groups will be open to the general public. Res. No. 3824--A resolution concerning the World Conference for Music Education. - Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Ms. Smith to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously, 6:0. MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 11, 1984 Page 11