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POLICIES--1984 EUGENE COMMUNITY GOALS AND POLICIES Ms. Winston said the rest of the policies had been adopted by the council as a e part of the 1984 Eugene Community Goals and Policies. Ms. Ehrman noted that the Eugene Celebration was not mentioned in the poli- cies. When the Celebration becomes an integral part of the community, she hoped that it will be included during an update of the Culture/Leisure Plan. Ms. Winston responded that no specific events were mentioned in the plan, but the policies imply the activities are appropriate and necessary to the com- munity. Policy 1- Develop programs that advertise the existing attractions of Eugene and promote Eugene as a destination point. Mr. Hansen said the statement indicates that Eugene will develop and advertise destination point activities by itself. He wondered why new partnerships should be formed. The City seemed to be developing additional programs with- out additional resources. Ms. Winston responded that the Planning Team hoped to encourage organizations to cooperate in developing programs. Mr. Hansen liked that wording. THE CITY'S ROLE IN CULTURE/LEISURE ACTIVITIES Referring to page III-3 of the plan, Ms. Winston said there are three ways to implement the plan. A Culture/Leisure Team could be formed which could be modeled after the Metropolitan Partnership, existing staff could implement the plan as resources become available, or the Lane Economics of Amenities Program e (LEAP) could be revitalized. Mr. Holmer said the proposed structure of the Culture/Leisure Team (page III-5 of the plan) did not seem to reflect the City's responsibility or provide a balanced approach. He is concerned about the presentation and protection of the public interest. The proposed members, as well as members of the Planning Team, represent the culture and leisure community. They do not represent the general public. Ms. Ehrman suggested a councilor should be on the Culture/Leisure Team. Ms. Bascom wondered if there is another vehicle or way to implement the Culture/Leisure Plan. Ms. Schue said she attended LEAP meetings regularly. Anyone interested in culture and leisure activities was invited to attend and discuss the activi- ties. She thought the organization would have to be restructured to carry out the goals and objectives of the Culture/Leisure Plan. Mr. Hansen questioned the wisdom of the Cityls taking on a new charge and a new organization. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 24, 1985 Page 7