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POLICIES--CULTURE/LEISURE PLAN - Policy 1- Initiate and engage in public/private partnerships to: 1) finance culture/leisure activities; 2) develop and manage facilities; and 3) provide technical services. Mr. Holmer said there are advantages in cooperation, but a City government may have difficulty focusing on public responsibilities when it enters into a pUblic/private partnership. He also is concerned about the lack of a limita- tion on the phrases Ilfinance culture/leisure activities" and "develop and manage facilities" and the lack of a definition of technical services. He suggested the phrase "within our available resources" be added to the phrases. Responding to Mr. Holmer, Ms. Winston said the Planning Team was concerned about the financial responsibility of the City. Consequently, the Planning Team suggested the public/private partnership as an alternative to sole financing of culture and leisure by the City. Mr. Hansen wondered why the City should adopt the Culture/Leisure Plan. He said the City has much park land and there are many activities at the Hu1t Center. Ms. Winston responded that the Culture/Leisure Plan will formalize the Cityls commitment to culture and leisure. The council IS Six-Point Economic Diversification Program calls for adoption of a culture/leisure plan to recognize the economic impact of such activities on the community. Mr. Gleason commented that people asked the same question about land use questions in the past. He said the planning process for the Culture/Leisure Plan was a catalyst for bringing together different parts of the community. e Adoption and review of the plan will create the community of interest and partnerships that are needed. The City is a major property owner and needs to cooperate with the providers and users of culture and leisure. The Cu1ture/ Leisure Plan enables the City to capture a unique vision of itself. Answering a question from Ms. Ehrman, Ms. Winston said the Metropolitan Part- nership recognizes and recruits businesses by selling the community as a good place to live. The Culture/Leisure Plan emphasizes culture and leisure as an industry. Policy 2- The councilors made no comments. Policy 3- The councilors made no comments. Policy 4- The councilors made no comments. Policy 5- Recognize arts, sports, and leisure resources as essential compo- nents of the success of Eugenels Six-Point Economic Diversification Program. Mr. Holmer said the staff uses refinement plans for guidance. For that reason, he thought Policy 5 needed to be qualified or limited. He suggested, "There is a minimal mixture of arts, sports, and leisure resources that is essential . . . " He said the City should recognize there are not unlimited resources. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 24, 1985 Page 5