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not publicize the possible effects of the measure as a threat to the community; e he sai d the communi ty shoul d simply be informed of the facts. He sa i d he felt frustrated in that both the council and the legislature had failed to solve the economic problem presented by the community several years ago. He stressed that the council must develop an alternative to property taxes to fund local government and schools. He agreed that the council must discuss the possible effects of the ballot measure. In response to a question by Councilor Wooten regarding the defeated sales tax measure, Mr. Gleason explained that the expenditure limitation passed while the limitations on taxes which the City could impose had failed with the sales tax measure. He stated that Oregon cities have three separate limitations placed on them to complicate any revenue plan. Councilor Wooten asked if the councilors were limited in any effort to form an alliance of local individuals working to defeat the ballot measure if they did not expend any public funds. Mr. Sercombe stated that the council was limited by the Public Meetings Law in terms of meeting with other individuals as a collective body. In regards to the limitations on spending funds, he said the council was not limited in its private capacity but was limited as a public body. Councilor Holmer commented that the councilors acting as individuals in forming a pact among three public bodies could avoid certain legal obstacles. Mr. Sercombe stated that he was not aware of the intricacies involved in pact law but that staff could study the issue if directed. He stated that some limitations existed with regard to the reasons for the formation of the pact and the members of the pact. e VIII. RIVERFRONT PARK STUDY TASK FORCE Mayor Keller presented a list of suggested members for the Riverfront Park Study Team. The creation of a study team was previously approved by the council as part of the study program. Councilor Obie reviewed the list of individuals. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Wooten, to approve the following appointments to the Riverfront Park Study Team: Cynthia Wooten, chair 966 Jackson Street Roger Rutan 2323 Panorama Drive Don Gena sci 980 East 19th Avenue Barbara Edwards Johnson Hall, University of Oregon Dennis Solin 2133 Centennial Plaza Leslie Pearson 1853 Garden Way Richard Chambers 1819 Garden Way George Crispin PO Box 5346, Salem Dave Pedersen PO Box 10543 Dick Hersch 125 Chapman Hall, University of Oregon Dave Reinhard Public Works Department, City of Eugene Deborrah Brewer PO Box 10148 Da ve Rowe 1295 Franklin Boulevard Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 7:0. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 11, 1984 Page 7