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<br />e <br /> <br />the que-s-tJ.on- is left open on differences of opinion expresseci"--regarding <br />structure and financing arrangements; additionally that, if the measure <br />passes without Eugene's participation, Eugene city residents would pay only <br />lOC/$lOOO TCV which would revert to the Eugene Library. <br /> <br />Mrs. Shirey expressed concern because of bUdgetary crises. She wondered <br />if the public can really afford to pay for a countywide system when so many <br />services are being cut. It seems that a luxury item is being created. Sh~ <br />feels it wrong to bring it to the voters in its present form. <br /> <br />Manager supposed the Budget COmrnUttee could consider and respond by reducing <br />the general property tax by lO~/$lOOO and budget the library accordingly. <br /> <br />Mr. Keller finds difficulty in supporting a program with so many problems <br />to be ironed out and with a crash budgetary program underway. <br /> <br />Mayor Anderson, however, believes the proposal reflects conceptual approval <br />of a countywide system. Developing a contractual program is problematic and <br />fundamental to the passage of the ballot measure. He recommends proceeding <br />as quickly as possible on arrangements as the pUblic would not wish to vote <br />on a measure without all details worked out in advance. <br /> <br />Manager suggested Council not act on the proposal at this time but rather have <br />the subcomrndttee discuss, review and consider the contractual arrangements. <br />Council may then choose whether to support it. The fate of the proposal may <br />heavily depend on those deliberations, he said. <br /> <br />Mr. Keller would be more comfortable with an election later than May 25, <br />but Mayor Anderson thought every effort had been made to meet the deadline <br />e and that perhaps it should go ahead. <br /> <br />Manager added there would apparently be some legal problems in delaying <br />the matter in that the county may contract with the state for certain services <br />and funding, one condition of that contract being that the issue be on the <br />Hay 25 ballot. There would therefore be a concern with grant money loss <br />if the measure were delayed. <br /> <br />Comm <br />3/24/76 <br />File <br /> <br />Mr. Keller wondered if subcomrnUttee. members felt they could support the <br />program as presented. Mayor Anderson responded he feels it is a step forward. <br />His recommendation and own personal opinion are contingent on the contract <br />between the city and the countywide organization. <br /> <br />Mr. Murray feels a little skeptical - it seems to represent a "blank check", <br />he thought. Signing should be contingent on resolving any differences outlined. <br />Sorre of the structural problems seem academic but he is not optimistic about <br />sol ving financial problems. <br /> <br />No action was taken. <br /> <br />x. Eugene Friends of the Library - Mr. Tom Gilbert, President of. the Eugene <br />Friends of the Library, reported that organization was estab~~shed about <br />two weeks ago. They have put together an extensive program ~n honor of <br />National Library Week and extend an invi tat ion to all to attend the events. <br /> <br />Comm <br />3/31/76 <br />File <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Y. Amendment to Oregon Transportat.ion Plan Re: Airport co~ssio~ Recommendation <br />,Report explaining further the Airport Commdssion's pos~t~on w~th re~ard to staff <br />assumptions in amending the transportation pl~,and an excerpt ~f A~rport <br />COmrnUssion minutes, were distributed .to Counc~l. Bob Shelby, A~rport Manager, <br />noted that the project director, after input from air transportation people around <br /> <br />~06 <br /> <br />4/12/76 - 33 <br />