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<br /> Mr. Lieuallen said twenty-eight thousand delegates will attend meetings in <br /> e the metropolitan area this September, October, and November. More <br /> conventions will be held here in those months than in any other three <br /> months. He reviewed advertising and promotional activities and said Van Duyn <br /> representatives want to participate in promotional efforts for the area. He <br /> said the efforts will raise the profile of the area and contribute to the <br /> economic health of Eugene, Springfield, and Lane County. <br /> Ms. Ehrman suggested that the Eugene Celebration be mentioned in <br /> advertising. Mr. Lieual1en said it will be included in the fall campaigns. <br /> Ms. Ehrman asked if the Convention and Visitor Bureau.s allocation from the <br /> room tax fund had been changed by the council's action to re-allocate room <br /> tax funds to the five major arts organizations. Mayor Obie directed the <br /> staff to consult with Ms. Ehrman. <br /> The meeting was adjourned at 1:48 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> ~. . <br /> ~r :..u-...<.'~ / <br /> .~~ <br /> Micheal Gleason <br /> City Manager <br /> e (Recorded by Betty Lou Rarick) <br /> BLR:pv/1894C <br /> e <br /> MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 23, 1985 Page 11 <br />