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e e e Several councilors expressed a desire to add library services to service level 4. In response to a question from Mr. Robinette, Mr. Gleason said that theoretically, business licensing impacts public safety. The council agreed unanimously to add library services to level 4 and move business licensing to levelS. In response to a question from Mayor Miller, the council unanimously agreed that Bookmobile services should remain in service level 5. Mayor Miller wondered whether Hult Center services should be moved to level 4, since it generates income for the community. The council decided that Hult Center services should remain in level 5 (Mayor Miller, Mr. Nicholson, and Mr. Green disagreed). Regarding land use permits, Mr. MacDonald wondered what the implications would be if the General Fund did not recover the costs of land use permits. Mr. Gleason said that based on citizen input there is a community desire to see services done in a different way. He said that some services included in levelS could be done differently, rather than eliminated. Ms. Ehrman expressed a desire to move senior center services to level 4. Ms. Bascom agreed and stated that this service is comparable to specialized recreation services. Mr. Nicholson said that in general people who use spe- cialized recreation are also economically disadvantaged. Ms. Bascom said that if senior center services remain in levelS, senior citizens may per- ceive that the City is removing all the services it provides for them. Ms. Ehrman pointed out that those who use specialized recreation may not be eco- nomically disadvantaged, just as the seniors may not be economically advan- taged. Mr. Mounts said that services such as specialized recreation and senior centers provide more intensive services to a certain segment of the population. This may warrant a different pricing structure than other ser- vices which serve a wider range of the population. Mr. MacDonald said that there are solid management techniques which separate services in levels 1,2, and 3. However, levels 4 and 5 are more difficult to separate. He cautioned that the council may be trying to respond to a community input process which is not complete. Mr. Boles emphasized the importance of social responsibili- ty and making sure facilities are available to everyone in the community. Mr. Gleason suggested that the council craft language regarding its criteria for level 4 services. Staff could then adjust the list of services accord- ingly and provide that information to the council. The council preferred to decide what services should be in the various levels and retain the existing descriptive language. The council decided that senior center services should remain in levelS. Ms. Ehrman and Mr. Green opposed this decision. Mr. Nicholson suggested that the word "development" be replaced by "revital- ization" in the description of Service Level 4 services. The council agreed. MINUTES--Eugene City Council 5:30 p.m. April 6, 1992 Page 6