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e e e Responding to a question from Mr. Boles, Mr. Salmony said that although there is no evaluative component in place at this time which will track the movement of citizens from a holding center into a long-term treatment program, this type of information will be available one to two years in the future. Mr. Holmer expressed disappointment that this is being presented as a serial levy rather than a tax levy increase. Responding to a question from Mr. Green, Mr. Salmony said that the cost for the adult alcohol and drug treatment beds includes staffing, maintenance, and operation costs. Mr. Boles commented that the psychiatric treatment beds are substantially more expensive than the alcohol and drug treatment beds, and said that council must consider whether this expense is warranted in light of the limited treatment success with these patients. Mr. Salmony pointed out that the vast majority of funds for psychiatric treatment comes from the State, a relatively small contribution of the total serial levy. The State has assessed this to be cost-effective because of the limited amount of time spent in treatment by these patients. Mr. Boles indicated that there are other treatment alternatives that should be considered that may be superior and less expensive. lV. WORK SESSION: AAA BASEBALL OPPORTUNITIES Bob Beban, General Manager of the Eugene Emerald Baseball Club, made a presentation about Eugene's opportunities for a minor league baseball team at the AAA level and how that relates to Civic Stadium. Over the past several months, City staff, 4J staff, and the Emeralds have met to discuss the future of Civic Stadium and its activities. School District 4J1s decision to reintroduce high school football at Civic Stadium and the apparent opportunity to attract a AAA baseball franchise to Eugene in the near future prompted the discussions. Improvements and renovation of Civic is required if either of these developments are to occur. 4J is proceeding with plans to make certain improvements that address the needs of high school football. Mr. Beban said that the Eugene Emeralds currently compete with teams from eight cities in the Northwest Class A league. Eugene is the training ground for potential major league baseball players; the Emerald players are owned by the Kansas City Royals. Mr. Beban indicated that having the the Emeralds in Eugene results in an additional $590,000 per year in our community through purchase of services and jobs provided. Mr. Beban said that the major leagues are tentatively planning to expand and Eugene has been mentioned as a possible contender for having a AAA team. In order for Eugene to compete within AAA, an expanded stadium would be a necessity. Particular upgrades that would be needed include increased parking, General Admission seating upgrades, and Reserve seating expansion. To make the expansion financially feasible, off-season activities within Civic Stadium would also need to be promoted. Other possibilities for use MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 24, 1990 Page 6