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e The Mayor explained that the dinner meetings were intended to discuss items not on the agenda, and this would be the kind of presentation that the City Council had in mind. Mr. Obie could ask for staff assistance. Ms. Smith supported the concept and asked for a preliminary staff report. Mr. Gleason said that they would have staff discuss the pros and cons of the urban village concept at the meeting, but would not take a position. D. School Closures - Ms. Wooten explained that the formation of the School Closure Task Force has raised many issues. She asked for a staff report on the role of the City in relation to that decision-making process. There are three schools in her ward that are on the list for potential closure. The City has a substantial invest- ment in those neighborhoods. Mr. Gleason said that the Planning Commission has discussed the issue. Mr. Porter explained the Planning Commission has received a preliminary staff report. The commission asked that staff attend and monitor each meeting of the School Closure Task Force, and report back every two weeks to the Planning Commission. They further asked that staff discuss with 4-J the City's revitalization efforts in the city's core area. Mr. Gleason had met with Mr. Dorland to discuss the subject of school closures. Mr. Gleason said a report could be brought back on what the school board sees as the process, and what the Planning Department and the commission see as its role. Council could then decide what role it wishes staff to play, and what role the various commit- tees, boards, and commissions would play. Ms. Wooten's concern was for the usage of the closed buildings and for the impact on the neighborhoods of the closures. Mr. Gleason agreed with these concerns and felt that they could work with the school board. Ms. Wooten asked that the report discuss the impact on the Community Schools program. E. Appointments 1. Downtown Development Board Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to approved ~he appoint- ment of Hugh Prichard, 2671 Emerald; Michael Schwartz, 2390 Lariat Drive; Thomas Slocum, 2125 Fairmount Boulevard; and Chuck Wickizer, 1220 Oakway; to three-year terms ending January 1, 1984, on the Downtown Development Board. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Historic Review Board Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to appoint to the Historic Review Board Carmi Weingrod, 2654 Harris, for a four-year term ending January 1,1985. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Sign Code Board of Appeals Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to appoint to the Sign Code Board of Appeals: William Frye, 1977 Graham; and Helen Mancl, 1770 East 26th for three-year terms ending January 1984 and Sidney Voorhees, 2489 Lincoln, for a term ending January 1, 1983. Motion carried unanimously. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 28, 1981 Page 2