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---- Councilman Williams wondered if it was appropriate at this time to consider what to do about assessments for the project. He thought that probably should be a question that should be considered after the line was installed. Mr. Allen said it could be given con- sideration later, but it was felt better to have it out of the way at this time. 4It Rollcall vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried - Council members Keller, Haws, Beal, Williams, Murray and Hamel voting aye; Council members Bradley and Shireyvotin~ no. I I-A-4 0.1976-77 City Budget Manager noted the budget had been considered in several public hearings before the budget committee and the tax levy was established by the Council at a previous date, to be voted upon June 29. Actual adoption of the budget has been scheduled for a special meeting of the Council on June 30. The purpose at this time is to present it for public hearing. Public hearing was opened. [-A-S Dr. Ed Heath, department of recreation at Oregon State University, said it was his understanding that about $14,000 would be cut from the outdoor recreation budget of the Parks Department and he wondered if that was the current proposal. He com- mented on the very fine outdoor program carried on by the Parks Department and urged the Council to make every effort to protect that particular part of the de- partment's budget. Manager explained that the budget committee had cut $14,500 from the outdoor recrea- tion budget. However, the parks department had been instructed to attempt to - restore the funds in that program by reduction of some other programs and by monies from additional fees or a combination of additional fees. I-B-l Marilyn K. Smith, 1125~ West 27th Avenue, presented a letter which she read, stating she felt the outdoor recreation program a necessity to teach the proper skills and information and prevent accident and tragedy for those people actively participating in outdoor activities. Mike BeBont, 2558 Harris Street, concurred in Ms. Smith's remarks. Public hearing was closed, there being no further testimony presented. Manager explained that under the Code at this point in budget preparation, the Council can add up to 10% of any departmental budget either by finding additional revenues or taking out of other programs or deleting other items equal to such an addition. That can be done, he said, between now and when the budget is adopted on June 30. He called attention to memo from the Parks Director, distributed to the Council for study prior to the June 30 meeting, in which he proposed transfer of funds from other programs to make up the $14,500 for the outdoor program. Councilman Murray noted that the budget committee's intent was to make up as much of this amount as possible from additional fees. He thought it important to remember the reason for the cut was because of shortage of funds for making library book purchases over the last few years. It was understood the budget would be further considered at Council meeting scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 1976. . E. Ad Hoc Youth Committee re: Youth Commission [I-A-l Manager said the ad hoc committee appointed to consider the possible creation of a youth commission had prepared a detailed report with many exhibits which was previous- ly distributed to Council members. It was recommended that a fifth commis~on com- 31' 6/28/76 - 5