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Ms. Bascom suggested the council approve the goals and policies of the plan and then discuss the City's role in culture/leisure activities when the e council reviews Section III of the plan. Several people responded to Mr. Holmer's concern. Ms. Ehrman suggested a statement which indicates the City is under budget constraints could be inserted so that it applies to all the Culture/Leisure Plan. Mayor Obie suggested the statement be a financially qualifying one. Councilor Schue suggested a paragraph about City financial constraints could be part of the introduction. Mr. Holmer wanted the financially-qualifying statement to be very evident. Mr. Gleason said the staff will develop the statement. Policy 6- The councilors made no comments. Policy 7- The councilors made no comments. Policy 8- The councilors made no comments. Policy 9- The councilors made no comments. Policy 10- Identify the need for and facilitate development of new sports, leisure, and arts resources. Answering a question from Mr. Hanson, Ms. Winston said the term "new sports" means new professional sports, such as a soccerteam,.to.the community. e Ms. Ehrman pointed out soccer is not a "new" sport, and Ms. Winston said the term will be clarified. Policy 11- The councilors made no comments. Policy 12- The councilors made no comments. Policy 13- The councilors made no comments. Policy 14- Develop and protect Eugene's image as a healthy, safe, and active culture and leisure center. Mr. Hansen commented that the City is not likely to attract people from long distances to its recreational facilities, and, therefore, should not emphasize attracting tourists to them. The Convention and Visitors Bureau attracts conventions. He favored promoting the city as an attractive place to live. Policy 15- The councilors made no comments. Policy 16- The councilors made no comments. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 24, 1985 Page 6