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e the prolific number of bodies working on downtown issues, he suggested that the Downtown Commission might no longer be needed. Mr. Nicholson asked about the financial relationship between the City of Eugene and Downtown Eugene Incorporated (DEI). In reply, Mr. Whitlow said that DEI is funded out of revenues of the Downtown Development District (000) and serves the function of marketing and managing downtown services. Mr. Nicholson suggested that the City conduct an analysis of the work of the DEI to measure its progress and contribution and decide whether the function it serves is necessary. Mr. Holmer said he is uncomfortable with the council's current relationship with the Planning Commission. He felt that the council should be more involved in commission activities and suggested the possibility of having a non-voting councilor in attendance at all commission meetings. Mr. Boles stated that it is through the Planning Commission's work plan that the council controls the activities of the commission. He is comfortable with the present relationship. With the exception of Councilor Holmer, it was the consensus of the council that it is comfortable with its existing relationship with the Planning Commission. Mr. Holmer emphasized the important role the Planning Commission plays in the community and urged the council to give greater attention in the future to e the activities and work program of the Planning Commission. The council asked for a staff presentation addressing the various issues, projects, programs, and work groups of the downtown area, and providing the council with its recommendations on the direction the council should be taking with respect to downtown. E. Metropolitan Policy Committee (MPC) Effectiveness Ms. Schue acknowledged that the MPC could be more effective. She spoke about the yet unresolved miscommunication surrounding the issue of Joint Social Service Fund structure, explaining that the council would still have a majority position with the desired 3:2:2 structure. She noted that the County Commission appears willing to negotiate to this structure. Mr. Miller suggested that a letter be sent to the MPC on behalf of the council explaining its position and indicating that the council is willing to move to a 3:2:2 structure, but is unwilling to negotiate to a 2:2:2 structure. The council agreed. Responding to a question from Mr. Nicholson, Mr. Whitlow said that the City contributes more money to the Joint Social Service Fund than either Springfield or the County. The City's contribution is determined annually in its budgeting process. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 6, 1990 Page 4 Quarterly Process Session