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---.- Also confirmed are the Oregon Chapter of the National League of Postmasters, the e National Association of Counties, the Society of Experimental Psychologists, the Pacific Northwest Ski Patrol, and the National Meeting of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. There are two major bookings that are not listed in the quarterly report. From September 24 through October 2, 3,500+ people from the Worldwide Church of God were booked here and spent more than $2 million. They will be back in October 1981 and are tentatively committed until 1986. Mr. Lieuallen arrived at the meeting. The Worldwide Church of God conference included a 300-booth exhibit. These people were from 15 western states and will be having meetings in January and May beginning in 1982. Previously, they met in Portland. They now have memberships totaling over $20,000, which is about half of their objective, and feel positive considering that times are tough and business has not been good. They have begun an aggressive program and have done radio advertising. They feel that conventions are an important part of the communityls economic base. There are new plans for promotion including a four-color poster which will come out in early December with a major promotional blitz in Salem in December and Portland this spring. They made a presentation to the Oregon Society of Associated Executives and that group is committed to bringing in more business. They are pleased with the progress and encouraged by the support beginning to develop in the business community. They are projecting another banner year in 1981, although 1980 has been the best year for group levels in the community. They've begun discussion with Lane Regional Arts Council and e made plans for the Eugene Summer program for next year. Mayor Keller noted that the Worldwide Church of God group was the first chance to use Lane Transit District and asked how that worked. Mr. Radcliffe stated that it went well. They ran a shuttle and LTD was very supportive and accommodating. Ms. Smith asked for a comparison regarding the statement that 1980 was the best year ever. Mr. Radcliffe responded that room tax revenues have increased 12 to 20 percent. Mayor Keller thanked him for his report and asked him if the League of Oregon Cities Conference would be held in Eugene next year. Mr. Radcliffe stated that that would be appropriate since Mayor Keller will be the incoming pres i dent. IV. REPORT FROM GARBAGE BOARD ON THE DUMP SITE USER FEE (memo distributed) Mr. Henry stated that a report is attached to the agenda. The Garbage Board met and reviewed the rate structure. The compaction ratio was discussed but the data is skimpy. Lane County has advised that they will weigh trucks beginning January 1, 1980, and adjust fees accordingly. It will be necessary for the e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 29, 1980 Page 4 ,