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was reviewing numerous land use issues. Mr. Holmer stated that the CIC could e broaden its scope to monitor the recruitment and use of citizens. He also suggested that the committee itself could suggest the limits of its scope. In response to a question by Mr. Hansen, he said it would be appropriate for the CIC to review the various committees and boards if so directed by the council. Mr. Hansen commented that the City had numerous committees and that some overlap existed. The council generally discussed the issue of reviewing its committees and commissions with regard to any duplication of efforts. While Mr. Obie stated that it would be an appropriate task for the council, he said he was concerned with creating an agenda for the CIC. Mayor Keller suggested that the CIC should study the entire picture and present its recommendation to the council. Mr. Obie suggested that two councilors be selected to review the committees and commissions. Mayor Keller suggested that he, Mr. Obie, and Ms. Wooten develop a recommendation to the CIC for their response. Mr. Gleason said the council must be aware that it was going in a deliberate direction to review all boards and commissions, some of which were complex in nature. He said that a cost would be associated with any review. Mr. Hansen stated that he was more interested in studying those committees that met frequently. M~or Keller agreed to review the issue with that direction. He suggested that he and Mr. Obie and Ms. Wooten would prepare an agenda before presenting the issue to the CIC. Ms. Ehrman said the committees should be reviewed without any bias. G. Cable TV e Councilor Hansen said he had reviewed the franchise with Group W, stating that the three percent rate may increase to five percent. He said he was troubled with the Public Access Channel with its yearly cost of approximately $150,000. He suggested that it should be operated through another entity, possibly L-COG rather than the non-profit corporation, to broaden its reach. Mr. Obie responded that he was disappointed with the investment, stating that the City should receive better results or should get out of the business. He said he would be willing to invest the money in other cable-related activities. Ms. Wooten said she was concerned with the issue, suggesting that the Cable Commission should hire a consultant to improve its production. Mr. Hansen commented that L-COG might better operate the facility. Mr. Ball said he would be willing to look at any administrative structure as long as public access was maintained. In response to a question, Mr. Hansen explained that the cost to the City was $80,000 per year. He asked whether the rate should be increased to five percent. Mr. Obie said the increase to five percent would be appropriate if the City had a reason, such as a teleport. Mr. Ball stressed the importance of the city having public access. He said the City should make public access a factor in any franchise agreement. In response to a question, Ms. Wooten said public TV networks existed but none provided the opportunity for citizens to produce their own shows. Summarizing the consensus of the council, Mayor Keller stated that the issues were to hire a consultant to determine if improvement was possible and then to e discuss future involvement based on that information. Ms. Wooten said the MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 18, 1984 Page 7