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Mr. Long stated that because Oregon1s population information had not yet been published by the Bureau of Census, the City would have an additional 30 days after publication to submit its consortium application. The ~ discussion this week would focus on the City Option Three of the February .., 21, 1980, memo (distributed). Mr. Long said he was available to answer ally quest ions. Mr. Delay asked if the previously announced March 3 deadline was still in effect and Mr. Long responded that that was the Federal deadline but an extension will be given because the Oregon population data has not yet been p~b1ished by the Bureau of Census. Mr. Delay stated he found the information in the memorandum to be inadequate for his understanding to even be able to d'scuss the matter. He stated he feels this is an important decision and would like to have more input from the City and the County about what is being negotiated. He could not follow it from the memo. Mr. Long stated this is a $10- to $14-mi11ion program representing approxi- mately half the City budget. He further stated he could provide any and all information needed. Mr. Delay asked if this was a filing for "intent" only. He asked if we could file and still keep our options open. Mr. Long responded that it is not just an intent, but would include some basic ingredients as to how the consortium would operate. March 1 is when they would need to decide how they will proceed. He further stated that April 1 to 15 would be critical since they are already looking at the phasing of responsibilities and to the consortium. Mr. Delay stated he feels he would like to hear from the City and the County on where they stand and how they see the issues as ~ well as hearing from some of the user groups. Ms. Miller stated she .., agreed with Mr. Delay; she would like to see information presented to the council as suggested. She stated she has some understanding of what the City wants and what the County wants and minimal understanding of what the user groups want and cannot see why the problems at this point seem to be insoluble. Mr. Long stated he does not feel the problems are insolvable. His hope is , the briefing memo will provide a basis for questions. He further stated they might want to develop some way of receiving user input. Ms. Smith stated that the Advisory Committee had met February 26, and the City is concerned as to what the best program for all user groups wi 11 be. She stated she would be happy to talk with any councilors regarding details of the proposal and the proposal itself. She is concerned that Eugene be a partner and be involved in decision-making and staffing issues. Mayor Keller stated that the councilors' points are well made and he would like to schedule a meeting between Gary Long and the councilors. V. CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVE BUDGET CUT PROPOSALS Mr. Henry referred to two memos distributed~ one memo from the librarian regarding restoration of Sunday hours, the other from the Parks and Recreation director regarding alternative budget cut proposals, especially in regard to swimming pools and ball fields. . 2/27/80--10