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e Item I-H--continuing efforts with EPA, OEQ, LRAPA, to secure air quality improvement through SIP, revisions--major battle was won with the Seed Council and they are working with EPA to arrive at suitable revisions. Item II-A--1, 2, and 3--Eugene Economic Development Committee--to review diverse concepts for City Government, and rules for constructive economic development: to develop a criteria for defining desirable industrial and commercial diversi- fication ranging from tourism to electronics, and to explore policies for assisting small businesses and existing businesses--council will receive a report from EEDC this month and a meeting will be held March 25. Item II-B3-00wntown development, implementing civic center development/performinq arts center development--bid documents have been prepared and the opening will be March 27, which is two to three months behind schedule due to design changes and other reasons. Item II--B3bHotel and convention center development--developer has received financing offers; negotiations are not yet resolved, but will be resolved soon; director, as well as the director of communications, have been recruited and that will be announced shortly. Item III-A--Development of adequate funding of general operations for period 1980-81 through 1985-86--is negative as far as revenue sources are concerned. Item III-B--Plan and develop funding for major capital outlay projects--most are awaiting better solutions to the general operating fund problem. e Item III-B-2--Library expansion--is proceeding. Item III-B-4--Airport terminal expansion--architect has been selected. Item IV-C--Establish semi-annual retreats, half-day monthly meetings for council and deformalizin9 Wednesday council meetings--Wednesday afternoon workshops are being held every other month. Item IV-D--Resolve condominium policy directions and take appropriate actions-- have enacted the moratorium ordinance and hope to have the condominium conversion ordinance before the City Council in April. Mr. Henry summarized these were the major items that had concerned the City Council but there were a few other items he wanted to mention regarding indivi- dual departments. Under City Manager's Section: Item I-G--Improve Tri-Agency animal control operations--is being worked on and a director has been recruited but some code revisions need to take place. Item I-I--Assist in 911 center project--could have 911 operating system by January 1, 1981: consultant is working on implementation details. . 3/12/80--5