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<br /> asked for the full spectrum of possibilities for all three categories, saying <br />e they can be used to justify the choices and respond to public inquiry. <br /> Ms. Ehrman suggested the distribution of an information mailing. Staff was <br /> .directed to research the option. <br /> Mr. Nicholson suggested that the public be presented with a list of services <br /> that are likely candidates for reductions with funding figures attached so <br /> that people have an opportunity to choose cuts to equal the projected short- <br /> fall. <br /> Responding to a question from Mr. MacDonald, Mr. Gleason said cutting servic- <br /> es also cuts building maintenance but the numbers are difficult to figure. <br /> In response to Ms. Bascom's inquiry about an across-the-board cut in servic- <br /> es, Mr. Gleason explained that it was not a sustainable intervention. He <br /> said that such strategies in California had resulted is disintegration and <br /> costly suits. <br /> Summarizing the discussion, Mayor Miller said staff would provide councilors <br /> with the following information for the council's meeting on September 16: <br /> * An information-sharing program; <br /> .~ six scenarios, with supporting documentation (councilors will <br /> present any of their own); and <br />e * lists of services and revenues. <br /> Noting that the Budget Committee had no meeting scheduled this month, Ms. <br /> Bellamy suggested council may want to meet with the lay members after strate- <br /> gies have been developed. <br /> , , <br /> .. ., <br /> , .~ <br /> , . <br /> (Recorded by Yolanda Paule) <br /> MNCC 090991-530 <br />e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 9, 1991 Page 4 <br /> Dinner Work Session <br />