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It will begin on April 12. He reinforced that the budget process will be handled differently this year, with issue papers being presented to the City Council. He said he did not wish to dump the issue of the Hult Center onto the Budget Committee. Mayor Keller said he believed that those present perceived the task force to be a reasonable alternative and should be pursued. He asked if there were any suggested changes to the proposal. Ms. Wooten suggested that the City Manager, Mayor Keller, and the President of the PAC consider whether the mission of the task force should be expanded or adjusted to include other items not immediately germane. Mr. Ball suggested that a representative from the community-at-large be included. Mayor Keller responded that the City Councilors are the best representatives of the community. Mr. Ball felt that a community representative might bring in a new perspective on the issue. Mayor Keller said that public hearings will provide an opportunity for the citizens to voice their opinions. He said the task force must address the immediate concerns and that an ongoing task force might address other issues. Ms. Schue stated that the task force must define the final role of the PAC. She stated that she was not implying that the PAC was not performing its job but was merely stating that the relationships and roles were not clearly defined. Mr. Holmer commented that the PAC is also a representative of the public. e Mayor Keller stated that he will use input from the councilors in appointing the task force at the February 29 City Council meeting. He stated that he will meet with Mr. Gleason and Ms. Weston later on that date to consider any alterations to the program. Mr. Gleason clarified that the $600,000 figure is a target and must be a starting point for any decisions. He said that target is not a necessary constraint and does not preclude any policy adjustments. He said the task force could adjust some decisions through the City Council. Mayor Keller complimented Mr. Fredrickson and Mr. Baer on their work in performing the study and in the time spent in gaining the sensitivity of the community. He also stated that those who suggested the report are to be commended. Mayor Keller added that it will be a pleasure to work with the PAC and the task force to develop a resolution to the problem. The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m. Respectful ..y sUbm2~ . ~~'. Micheal D. Gleason City Manager (Recorded by Thom Strunk) ~ TS:vr/CM23a1 MINUTES--Eugene City Council/Performing Arts Commission Feb. 27, 1984 Page 12 ..