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e the experimental nature of the proposal and suggested a reappraisal of the ordinance in a couple of years. Mr. Wooten said she sensed a cautious consen- sus in favor of the ordinance. She supported the proposed review clause. VII. CULTURE/LEISURE PLAN (memo, background information distributed) Mary Winston reviewed highlights of the Culture/Leisure Plan. The plan is divided into three major areas: coordination, resource development, and community image and marketing. Coordination policy proposes using a publicI private partnership to realize goals, and using existing organizations when- ever possible. Resource development emphasizes the need for community support of culture and leisure activities. Ms. Winston said the planning team'recog- nizes the need to focus on a coordinated marketing program that would foster Eugene1s image as a center of culture and leisure. Ms. Winston said the planning team felt strongly that the Culture/Leisure Plan should involve more than the sponsorship of the City organization alone. Therefore, it suggests the combined efforts of the public and private sector. The City is being asked to help organize the Culture/Leisure Team. The team's purpose is to enhance communication among culture and leisure organizations, thereby fostering coordination of culture and leisure activities. Ms. Winston named the formation of a centralized'Community Events Council as one of the team's potential activities. Another potential Culture/Leisure Team project cited was further development of the Willamette River north bank, in coordination with the proposed Riverfront Research Park on the opposite ~ bank. The Planning Commission has proposed a combination of public and private agencies as well as three at-large members of the community to represent community interests. Dorothy Anderson of the Planning Commission added that the City would be one of several equal partners. It would not be the sole carrier of the project. Teresa Bishow of the Planning Department spoke on the Culture/Leisure Plan's relation to other policy documents. She said the plan recommends that related culture and leisure policies from the Community Goals and Policies document be included within its text. This would give interested parties a clear idea of the City's position. The plan calls for the City to be an assistant to, but not responsible for, the many private agencies in the community. When the team is formed, one of its first tasks will be to develop an annual work program. It has been suggested that the City Council review this annual program and provide feedback. The budget process would single out those projects worthiest of support. Ms. Wooten advised taking action on the proposed plan after the public hearing scheduled for May 13. Ms. Bascom expressed enthusiastic support for the plan's projects list. Mr. Holmer said he would prefer to see a financial impact statement before adopting it as policy. Ms. Wooten said Eugene is e MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 8, 1985 Page 7