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Councilor Miller, referring to Item 15.b., stated that he understood the City - was in the process of evaluating a variety of golf alternatives. He asked if the inclusion of Item 15.b. would interfere in the process of obtaining a quality 18- or 27-hole golf course. In response to a question by Mr. Miller, Mr. Etter said he was unsure if the item had been discussed with the Golf Committee. He said that Parks and Recreation Department Director Ernie Drapela did not wish to put additional funds into Laurelwood Golf Course. He said he did not believe Item 15.b. would skew any decision by the Golf COl1ll1ittee. Councilor Wooten said she supported Mr. Holmer's request in adopting the changes as made by the City Council in adopting the Cul ture/Leisure Plan but did not support his suggestion to include the limited resources statement from that plan nor any change to Item 2.c. She sa i d she woul d 1 ike to a dopt the Parks Master Plan with the former changes. Responding to a question by Councilor Rutan regarding the acquisition of the Maude Kerns Center, Mr. Etter said he did not believe that it had been included in the plan but said it may be appropriate. Mr. Rutan said that the issue will be presented to the Joint Parks Committee by the end of 1985. Mr. Etter stated that staff had been unable to address numerous items that could be added. He suggested that it be delayed until Spring 1985. He suggested that the issue be addressed by including an "if feasible" statement to th e p 1 an. Responding to a question by Councilor Bascom regarding changes to the plan, e Ms. Wooten explained that she was not supporting Mr. Holmer's suggestion of changes in addition to what was being proposed in the plan. She sa i d the changes were quoting specific sections of the Culture/Leisure Plan for inclusion in the program planning, those sections having been amended. The public hearing was opened. There being no testimony presented, the public hearing was closed. Councilor Wooten suggested that the item be delayed until the City Council could obtain more specific information from Mr. Drapela. Mr. Whi tl ow sta ted that the next council meeting was scheduled for September 9, 1985. He sa i d staff could either present the item to the Joint Parks Committee or bring the item back to the council. Councilor Rutan said he did not feel that any dramatic changes had been raised; he suggested that the item be brought back to the council. He felt that the acquisition of the Maude Kerns Center be included for consideration. Councilor Ehrman said she did not feel the Maude Kerns issue should be included at the present time, stating that it could be included in the yearly review. Councilor Wooten said she would like to see a recol1ll1endation on the issue from the Joint Parks Committee for inclusion in the present Master Plan Update because of the dire situation of the Maude Kerns Center. Councilor Miller, referring to the golf course issue, stated that it should be clarified that any action by the Parks Department should not interfere with the actions of the Golf Committee. He also stated that "other assistance" as - stated in Item lS.b. should not include monetary assistance or be construed as taking away from future needs. MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 12,1985 Pa ge 6