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-- tit e Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to appoint Ronald E. Hoff to fill the unexpired term of Marge Battleson on the Private Industry Council. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Council Consi derat ion of Mayor' s Recommendat ion to the Performi ng Arts Commission Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to appoint the Mayor's recommendations to the Performing Arts Commission. Mr. Lieuallen was conc~rned that the list did not have representa- tives from Lane Regional Arts Council, the Arts Alliance, or the arts community. He suggested expanding the Commission from 9 to 11 members. He was also concerned that the Mayor's list comprised people who live primarily in the University and South Hills areas. Recognizing that the Mayor did not want to have user groups included, Mr. Lieuallen pointed out that Mr. Saltzman did represent a user group. He urged Council to look to other groups who supported the original bond issue. Ms. Miller did not have a position on whether to expand the Commission to 11 members. She recalled that various performing artists had helped with the original funding campaign. She felt that, in fairness to the performing artists, some of them should be on the Commission. She had no one in mind, nor did she object to anyone on the list, but could not vote for the list, since these people were not adequately represented. Mr. Haws suggested changing the selection process by having each Councilor appoint a member. Mr. Delay noted that those on the-list were well qualified. He did lean toward adding some new members. Although performing artists should be represented, he felt particular user groups should not be on the Commission. He suggeste9 having the user groups nominate a representative. He was not as concerned that the Commission would not be responsive. to the needs of the per- forming artists without their representation, but felt direct representation was in order. However, he was not critical of the Mayor' s 1 ist. Mr. Obie said the size of the Commissionwa'g.,not the real issue, but who was appointed. He respected all the Mayor's nominees, but was concerned that there was not more carryover; from the present Commission. Out of respect for the Mayor, he said he would vote for this list. \' Ii 'II,'" 1/9/80--3 ~ , "