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e M I NUT E S Eugene City Council City Council Chamber October 27, 1980 8 p.m. COUNCILORS PRESENT: Betty Smith, Brian Obie, Jack Delay, D. W. Hamel, Gretchen Miller, and Emily Schue. Councilors Eric Haws and Scott Lieuallen were absent. Adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Gus Keller. 1. ACTIVE CITIZENS RECOGNITION Mayor Keller thanked Carol Baker, Community Relations Director, and staff for the outstanding Citizens' Night at City Hall. He thanked the citizens who came to find out what citizenry is all about. On behalf of the council, he thanked everyone who has served on boards and commissions. Mr. Henry commended Carol Baker's leadership in this event and the board and commission members who e assisted her. The Mayor indi cated that the counci 1 goal-setting sess ion was Thursday evening, Friday, and Saturday. Energy conservation was named as the number one goal set by the council, followed by economic development, downtown housing, capital projects, development of the central business area, and civic center. Also discussed were intergovernmental 'relationships and double taxation. II. BALLOT MEASURE 6: TAX LIMITATION PROPOSAL--STAFF PRESENTATION (memo distributed) Mr. Henry stated that this item has been discussed briefly at previous meetings. The purpose of having it on the agenda is to increase the awareness of the City so there is some understanding about this drastic measure. The poll indicates that it could still win. Ballot Measure 6 would nullify the Eugene Plan. If it were in effect in 1977-78, it would have reduced property tax collection in Eugene by about $8 million. It would severely impact services. This is much more drastic than California's Proposition 13 since Oregon does not have surplus funds as in California. Oregon cities are heavily dependent upon property tax, e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 27, 1980 Page 1