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In response to Ms. Miller's question, City Manager said that the 7.8-percent increase is a result of the general feeling that a general increase should occur and that a standard guideline apply, and that it ~ would be unwise for the percentage to be greater than that of the City .., budget. Ms. Schue commented on the fact that conventions to support Eugene's area are lodged outside Eugene. Mr. Don Buchanan, manager Convention Bureau, said that each of the motels pays money to the Chamber of Commerce budget, which aids the convention budget, but not as much as the amount from City Room Tax Funds. Mr. Delay said that the amount of Room Tax funds left over up to 25 percent will be allocated elsewhere, and he feels that the move is counterproductive, and that they will indirectly receive the money twice. Mr. Lieual1en thinks that the City should not take a tight position in dispensing of convention funds, since any convention will have an impact on the entire metropolitan area. He suggested that the Chamber strongly urge the County and Springfield to participate in promotion of the activities. In response to Mr. Delay's comments, Manager said that extra money not allocated to the Chamber should be used for promotional projects, and not necessarily used by the Chamber of Commerce. In reply to Mr. Haws' question, Mr. Long said that, if an activity becomes a special benefit to the city of Eugene, then it is a legiti- mate expenditure. ~ It was the gener.al consensus of the Council that tourism should be promoted and that it needs to be a regional effort. Ms. Miller, however, suggested that the issue be postponed until the June 27 meeting, in order that the results of the June 26 election be taken into consideration. Manager reported that timing problems could arlse in the execution of the contract with the Chamber if the reso- lution is not approved now. Mr. Obie moved, se.conded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote. The motion carried, all Councilors voting aye, except Mr. Haws and Ms. Miller voting no. Res. 3167--Authorizing payment of bills, claims, and progress payments for peri od May 29, 1979 through JUne 11, 1979 was read by number and title. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. 6/11/79--6 - 32.6