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e e e the build-your-own-budget (BOB) respondents. Mr. Boles said that throughout the recommendations, staff had recommended deferring analysis on suggestions regarding information systems. He believed that recommendation was a mistake due to the process goal of sustainability. Mr. Boles proposed that the council convene a discussion group around information systems in a manner similar to the discussion group regarding volunteer services. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, to refer the aspects of the strategies that refer to information systems to a discussion group that would make a recommendation to the council. The motion passed unanimously, 8:0. Responding to a question from Mr. Nicholson, Mr. Boles said he expected staff to return in 60 days with an analysis that would resemble the analysis that will occur around the topic of volunteers. Mr. Boles referred to the staff's proposal to defer work on B(3} and (4) on page 5 of the recommendations, and suggested that the council refer the analysis to the human service providers. Responding to a question from Mr. Miller, Mr. Boles said that if the providers did not want to participate, the analysis would not take place. The council accepted Mr. Boles' suggestion. Responding to a question from Mr. Mounts, Mr. Boles indicated his willingness to work with staff to clarify the scope of the analysis. Mr. Rutan requested that analysis of item A(2} on page 6 regarding the impact of the elimination of the spay-neuter clinic proceed. Mr. Miller asked that analysis also proceed regarding A(l} (current enforcement practices compared to field enforcement only for animal control). The council agreed to the requests. Referring to the recommendation to proceed with examination of ways to reduce energy costs, Mr. Boles asked that the analysis incorporate consideration of Eugene Water & Electric Board's steam facilities. Mr. Boles and Mr. McDonald supported retention of the analysis for Community Centers reflected in B on page 14 of the staff recommendations. Mr. Boles suggested that the issue be referred to Sacred Heart and the school districts. Mr. McDonald added that it should also be referred to Steve Manela of Lane County. Mr. McDonald and Mr. Boles indicated their willingness to work to clarify the intent of the proposal. Mr. Green said that, due to the proposed action of School District 4J to charge Kidsports for the use of its facilities, he supported analysis of A(S} on page 17 (analysis of cost of consolidation of fields and recreational facilities with school districts). He indicated his Willingness to work with staff on the issue. The council accepted Mr. Green's suggestion. Mr. Gleason cautioned the council that referring issues to other groups without clear parameters would result in false expectations on the part of those groups. Mr. Boles agreed, and said that Mr. Gleason's concern could be resolved by carefully crafting the charge to the groups. He pointed out that MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 17, 1992 Page 7