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-----~-- e where commissioners expressed concern with how additional revenue from the raise in the room tax would be used. They are asking jurisdictions for assurances that the funds will be used specifically for tourism. Mr. Green said that the board deferred making a decision pending receipt of more information within 30 days from the Eugene-Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau's marketing plan. Responding to a question from Ms. Ehrman, Tony Mounts, Administrative Servic- es, said that staff is working with the bureau to get an articulation of the plan to summarize for the council. In response to a question from Mayor Miller, City Manager Gleason said that the City's portion of the increased room tax is approximately $280,000. II. APPROVAL OF ALTON BAKER PARK TASK FORCE Ms. Bascom said that Lane County has no legal requirement to confer with the City of Eugene regarding Alton Baker Park. However, Commissioner Cornacchia has verbally agreed to notify the City of the County's intentions prior to implementation. Ms. Bascom said the proposal before the council is the formation of a task force which is charged with recommending to the Board of Commissioners a site within the park for a soccer field to be funded private- ly. She noted that placing the soccer field within an appropriately zoned area would require agreement on an amendment to the MetroPlan from all jurisdictions. Ms. Bascom said the park's master plan should be amended to e delete a golf course as an appropriate use of the park. She noted the plan needs to be updated, saying it was adopted in 1974, with updates in 1980 and 1985. Ms. Bascom recommended approval of the commissioners' appointees to the Alton Baker Task Force. Mr. Boles said that the Alton Baker Park Coalition is concerned that the task force has the authority to amend the Master Plan. Responding to a question from Ms. Ehrman, Ms. Bascom said that the goal is to have the soccer field maintained through private funding. And the effort would move forward even if the council did not approve the appointees to the task force. Ms. Bascom recommended approval as a good faith effort, saying the City has no legal recourse. Several councilors expressed concern, saying approving the appointees would endorse the process. Mr. MacDonald said that the City should endorse a proposal that would look at the issue in the context of a broader master planning process with all parties involved. He also expressed concern over maintenance of the park, saying that historically, the County has turned over developed parks requiring maintenance to the City. He noted that the citizens have qualified a measure on the ballot related to the park's use. If it passes, it will exclude soccer fields from the park. e MINUTES--City Council Work Session August 12, 1992 Page 2 11:30 a.m.