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e e e Mr. Green supported Mr. Rutan's suggestion for a public information process and suggested that the schools become an integral component of this. He also felt that because the issues of library siting and financing are so complex, they should be separated. Mr. Boles highlighted the importance of considering library siting and financing alternatives as a package. If considered separately, the council might run the risk of choosing a site, and then having no way to pay for it. He suggested that questions about multiple siting and financing options be placed on the community survey. Mr. Bennett expressed his support for putting a single option before the voters. Ms. Ehrman agreed with Mr. Green that putting a single option before the voters would allow decision-making efforts to be focused on a single issue. She also expressed concern with the timing of the suggested public information campaign. Mr. Boles expressed his reservations for undertaking an extensive public information campaign because of the wealth of information that the council has already received from the public regarding library siting and because of poor campaign timing. If administered properly, the community attitude survey could supplant a public information campaign. Ms. Schue expressed her interest in the Sears building phasing options if the time line can be compacted. She suggested that the library siting issue should come before the voters at the November election. Mayor Miller expressed concern that a public information process which puts many options and financing alternatives before the community might make it more difficult to achieve community consensus on this issue. In light of the information which the council already possesses, Mr. Boles said that the Sears building phasing option (with column reinforcement) seems to be the most favorable option and should be forwarded to the voters in November with General Obligation Bond financing. Summarizing the council's position on this issue Mayor Miller said that with respect to the Sears building alternative, upon receiving additional information, the council appears to be in favor of moving forward with placing a single proposal on the ballot in November. Mr. Boles cautioned that the council remain aware of the associated operating and overhead costs. The meeting of the Eugene City Council adjourned at 1:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 23, 1990 Page 5