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favor of KWAX, or at least report on what distinctive factors, if any, caused the two differing recommendations. Mr. Murray thought that seemed appropriate and that no motion would be necessary. e Staff agreed to respond to that request. 3. Eugene Gleeman Mr. Keller moved seconded by Mr. Hamel to approve the recommendation. Comm Motion carried unanimously. 1J ~ tJ70 9/24/75 Approve 4. Parks and Recreation - Though most of the requests were tabled by the committee, they had recommended $10,000 for the Bicentennial program upon receipt of more information. There is some' confusion regarding this application so Ernie Drapela, Assistant Parks Director, was asked to review it and focus on some tangible Bicentennial projects. Mr. Drapela prefaced his remarks by saying the idea of Bicentennial involvement was not one originated by the City, but the Parks Department is eager to become involved in various aspects. The time for Bicentennial planning and financing has already passed, and budgets throughout the United States have been adopted. Even the statewide committee is observing an October 15 deadline. Planning has therefore been hasty and vague but seemingly in line w.ith other Parks Department cultural arts activities. A list has been developed amounting to about $38,000 but anyone item could be withdrawn and the total decreased by that much. Vivienne Fendrich, Parks Department summer employee, explained that Parks would like to address three areas of need: 1) Coordinating Body - This function seems necessary as many small groups arc involved in different things and a central clear.ing house \vould streamline the process. Parks would hope to use their b;;lletins for addi honal coverage, They could also serve as a resource to fill e in gaps for any group needing ideas. Possibly financial help could he provided as W<211 to deserving individuals and organizations. 2) Initiation to !Iistor ic Interests - This function ~/ould be gt'ared to tourists coming to the City - the cul tural arts program ties in very t.,e1.1 I'li th thi s type of thing. They would hope to conduct historic t.,alks, pointing out places of interest. There would be a continuing series of parks and mall entertainment, as well as a Childrens Art Festi val, adul ts and seniors festival with revival of pioneer crafts, and possibly drt contests featuring works of note. J) Publicity - There is a need to develop ways of disseminating incoming information to the people. Mr. Murray does not understand the relationship between this proposed involvement and the existing countywide committee. Ms. Fendrich understands the county organization is responsible for countywide coordination, not city. As she understands, their efforts do not include the city. Dave Pompel said the county committee is more involved in coordinating funding efforts rather than looking at particular programs. Manager felt it is the City's responsibility to first check with the Lane County committee to determine what their involvement includes. ' It can then be determined what role the City will play and to what extent. He would suggest holding it in abeyance. Comm Mr. Keller moved seconded by Mrs. Bea1 to hold the request in abeyance 9/24/75 pending information from the County as to the extent of their coordination Approve . efforts and involvement. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Beal asked staff to find out how much money the Lane commission has, where it comes from, and what their sources of grants might be. '5~ 10/13/75 - 11