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e that CCED considered a good deal of public input in the process of developing the plan, which has been presented to and discussed by the Cultural Affairs Commission, the Joint Parks Commission, and the Eugene-Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. Mr. Holmer said that CCED's objective in developing this plan was to focus City efforts in an attempt to help the local economy through a promotion of special events. Mr. Holmer provided an overview of the five special events strategies: Strategy 1 Finish the development of Cuthbert Amphitheater; Strategy 2 Develop and implement a special-events marketing program which supports nationally or regionally focused events which are already in operation; Strategy 3 Develop a cultural and Special Events Tourism Committee; Strategy 4 Develop a thematic marketing strategy for Eugene; and Strategy 5 Design and launch special events with earned income and sponsorship potential. Mr. Holmer spoke about the possible funding sources anticipated for the strategies. He emphasized that the General Fund is an appropriate source of revenue and noted that most of the Room Tax revenues have been depleted. Mr. Holmer urged the council to direct the manager to identify within the FY92 budget the necessary resources for plan implementation. e Ms. Bascom remarked that CCED members made a deliberate effort in creating this plan to choose those special events strategies which would likely have the greatest opportunity for success. She offered her strong support of this plan. Mr. Bennett concurred. Ms. Ehrman observed that CCED's vision for what the Cuthbert Amphitheater should be has expanded enormously. Neill Roan, PARCS Department, emphasized that the need to develop the amphitheater site correctly is crucial to its future financial success. In order to ensure proper site development, CCED has agreed on the need for a theater consultant to determine such things as how the stage will be sited on the land, and the appropriate types of events for the amphitheater. It is CCED's hope that in the future the amphitheater will serve a broader range of functions such as rock concerts and will attract many visitors from outside the Eugene/Springfield area. Mr. Boles requested a summary of the both the overall and individual costs of each strategy. Referring to phase 2 financing for development of the Cuthbert Amphitheater, Mr. Boles suggested that other revenue sources in addition to a General Obligation (GO) Bond be considered for financing. Mayor Miller noted that outdoor facilities often require more maintenance than indoor facilities. He suggested that the City find some means of recouping these additional capital costs, possibly through increased user e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 17, 1990 Page 3