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- In response to a question, Mr. Gleason stated that no company in the metropolitan area would be refused assistance by the program. Mr. Ball stated that he did not understand how the program could be considered restrictive or exclusive. Mayor Keller added that the Buy Oregon Program personnel have been informed that funding will not continue beyond one year. Councilor Wooten stated that the council hopes that the program can diversify its own funding sources. She expects that the fund-raising committee will make progress in this area. Mr. Ball said he has shared some of Mr. Holmer's concerns regarding the programs underwritten by the City with public money; however, he stated that the Buy Oregon Program is providing a good return on a low investment. Councilor Schue said she shares the feelings of Mr. Ball in that the program has been well done. She said the report has answered some of her questions on why the program is being publicly funded, stating that the program has done more toward economic development than other programs. She expressed her approval of continued support for the program. VII. "SHAPING UP 184 CAMPAIGN" (memo distributed) e City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. William Sloat, refer- ring to the February 15, 1984, EDD memorandum, presented the staff report. He stated that Mayor Keller and Mayor Lively of Springfield will officially launch the "Shaping Up 184 Campaignll on February 22. Mr. Sloat stated that there is much community support for the campaign and that over 100 service groups will be contacted to provide additional assistance. VIII. ADDITIONAL ITEMS Councilor Wooten requested that the item from Mayor Lively of Springfield regarding flow-based rates be scheduled as an agenda item at the next regular Wednesday meeting of the council. Councilor Ball questioned the status of two items: providing ten minutes for public comment each month at the beginning of a council meeting, and a clock positioned behind the councilors to note the lapse of time during public hearings. Pat Lynch stated that the clock project is in progress. Mayor Keller requested that staff check the minutes of the City Council meeting where this was discussed to clarify the issue of the public comment period. IX. BALLOT FOR INTERVIEWEES FOR DOWNTOWN COMMISSION OPENING Mayor Keller announced the following results of the balloting: Robert Fraser - 4 votes Robert Brinkman - 4 votes Stephanie Pearl - 3 votes Dean Owens - 2 votes - MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 15, 1984 Page 8