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e e e in the 1930s. She recognized that the center has problems but also has solutions. Referring to the concern about the accessiblity of the center to all residents, she said the management study contained recommendations on making tickets available for low-income people. She felt the general impres- sion of the council was that the City needed more money to fund needed services, and she recognized Mr. Ball's concern for the source of any revenue. She stated that she will support the restaurant tax proposal, but she added that it must be part of a package to address other financial problems. She stressed that the council and the Budget Committee have much work left to do; she also stressed that the citizens must realize that the problems of the center will be solved. Ms. Smith moved to accept the report of the Hult Center Task Force. Councilor Smith commended the task force for its work, stating that any comments received by the council had been generally supportive of the Hult Center. She felt that the council was headed in the right direction toward a solution to the center's financial problems. Councilor Obie stated that he would second the motion if it included the motion to implement the recommendations of the task force. Ms. Smith amended her motion to include the implementation of the task force recommendations. Mr. Obie seconded the amended motion. Councilor Holmer stated that he appreciated the efforts of the task force in addressing the issues and bringing its recommendations to the council. He said he agreed with the comments of the other councilors of the value of the center. He stated that he was convinced by the Mayor's comments that Item 5 of the task force recommendations should not be adopted because he felt the center must be a part of the City's operating budget. He also questioned the amendment to the original motion. He stated that he will vote for the motion because it does not currently act on any of the recommendations. He supported the idea of accepting the report as the basis for future discussion. Councilor Obie also stated that he had some concern with Item 5 until the City Council and its Financial Planning Subcommittee has finished its work. He agreed that the task force was not asking for additional revenue at that time. Mr. Obie stated that he has observed the development of the Hult Center and that it was questionable whether the councilor any other group had stated that the center would be developed at no cost to the voters. Nonetheless, the community voted for the center and now both accompanying problems and opportun- ities existed. Mr. Obie stated that the center was a great asset to the community and must be incorporated into the regular City budget to solve its financial problems. He stated that he will support the recommendations of the task force, stressing that the City must move ahead with the center and its problems. Councilor Nichols stated that she agreed with Mr. Obie and Ms. Schue that it would be irresponsible for the council to turn its back on the center. She MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 2, 1984 Page 10