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- . He does not think the commission should be deciding how to spend tax dollars; . however, that is the area in which they are moving when they are talking about subsidies. He does not think the responsibility is to subsidize, on an overall basis, all local arts groups, but rather to determine which types of performances should be received by Eugene as a whole. Every performance is already being subsidized about $2,000 now. Mr. Delay agreed that there is an enormous subsidy in the budget already. This community will continue to evolve more performing arts but the size of the community makes it a marginal market for the next five or ten years. Few local artists are able to make a living off their performances. Space needs and paying artists must be considered in the future. The City has some responsibility to ensure the continued evolution of the performing arts community or the City will run into long-range problems. Mr. Lieuallen stated that the rationale on subsidy perhaps requires a review of how this center came about. The council committed itself to making this a public project and received support from performing arts groups to pass the bond issue. The council, the community, and those promoting the center made a strong commitment to stand by local groups; it is important to remember that without them there probably would not be a center. Economic development for the arts and the revitalization of the downtown core business area will come about if the center is successful. History needs to be remembered and the commitment needs to be lived by. Mayor Keller thanked staff and the commission for putting the presentation together. The commission's effort will be controversial, but they must keep . moving ahead for success. Approximately 25,000 people voted in the election for the center and out of that, over 14,000 were votes of support. A strong commit- ment was made to the local artists, but that must be balanced. The City wi 11 provide, at reduced prices, a fine facility but artists m~st take it from there. They must provide performances to generate a satisfactory financial situation for their groups. Traveling shows are needed as well as local artists. These will create success. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously with Councilor Delay abstaining. Mayor Keller asked when work would be done on non-commercial rates. Mr. Rey- nolds indicated this would occur after he met with local groups. I I 1. ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SMOKING IN CERTAIN AREAS Mr. Henry stated that since November 10, Councilors Obie and Schue have asked for certain clarifying changes to this ordinance. These were distributed. The changes include the following: allowing smoking in cabaret-type per- formances where alcohol or food is served. This would be for special events occurring in non-restaurant facilities, such as pop concerts. It was requested . MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 12, 1980 . Page 4