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e e - Mr. Holmer thought a poll should identify capital projects and revenue sources and put the options before the public. He wanted to share in the specifications given to the pollsters. Mr. Rutan said a private, scientific poll can be done with a small sample. It can provide much information without impacting what people think. Mr. Hansen and Ms. Miller agreed. Mr. Hansen wanted to know what citizens would pay for. A poll could tell the council whether the agenda has public support. Polls can indicate whether public hearings or pUblic education are needed. Mr. Hansen hoped the council would lessen the number of things it tries to accomplish. Councilors asked Mayor Obie to appoint a committee to recommend a Eugene Agenda, note revenue sources to finance it, and the process to use to get them. The committee should report to the council intermittently. Councilors interested in serving on this subcommittee should contact the mayor. G. Council Meetings Since Mayor Obie and Councilor Holmer may not be able to attend the January 23 council meeting, it was agreed that the Pesticide Spraying Right-to-Know ordinance would be rescheduled for January 30. Councilors discussed allotting five or ten minutes once a month at Wednesday meetings for presentations by representatives of local businesses. Mr. Rutan indicated he would coordinate the presentations. Responding to a concern of Ms. Schue, Mayor Obie said staff should look at different systems for the seating of councilors in the Council Chamber and report back to the council. Councilors decided to proceed on a six-month trial basis with plans to include a public forum at the first Monday evening council meeting of each month. At the conclusion of the six months, council will consider this proposal and may request input from the Citizen Participation Committee. Mr. Hansen reviewed recent issues before the Metropolitan Cable Television Commission concerning public access channels and contract negotiations with Group W. He will schedule an informational discussion on a council agenda soon. H. Attendance of Councilors at Community Functions It was suggested that the City pay the expenses of councilors and their spouses/friends when they attend City-related community functions. Staff will review this policy with the City Attorney's Office and report back to council if this is a problem. Ms. Freedman will try to inform councilors of important events which they may want to attend. Mr. Rutan will ask the Chamber of Commerce to place all councilors on its mailing list. Mayor Obie said the session had been a good one. MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 21, 1985 Page 5