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e e e Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr Obie, that the bill be read the second time by council .bill number only, with unanimous consent of the council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. Council Bill 2249 was read the second time by council bill number only. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18756. C. Consideration of Councilor Schue's Proposal to Draft a Resolution Endorsing the Acquisition of Artworks for Major City Building Con- struction Projects (memo distributed) Mr. Gleason said Ms. Schue would introduce this topic. Ms. Schue said that this was a proposal suggested to her by City art groups. Having art in City buildings is something the City has done. It is part of the construction budget of the Performing Arts Center. However, it has always been on an ad hoc basis; there has never been a City policy. A number of jurisdic- tions have established a permanent policy. She would like to draft a resolution that would establish the policy for Eugene. Ms. Wooten asked when one would know if the resolution covers a certain project. Ms. Schue said that this needs to be determined. Mr. Lindberg wondered if one percent would be allocated for each project or if they could move the funds around and have some buildings get three percent and others none. Public hearing was opened. Karen Johnson" Lane Regional Arts Council, said that they have been involved with public art, most notably in the murals at 5th Street Public Market and several paintings for the West University Neighborhood, 13th and Willamette, and 11th and Pearl. They are in favor of a percent of the construction cost being designated for art for public buildings. In doing research she ascertained that a percent designation for art has been instituted throughout America for the following reasons: 1) Cities and counties have found that these programs add a new dimension to the public environment, and 2) it helps to foster culture and the arts. In 1975, Oregon was the third state to establish a percent for art programs at the one percent level for new construction and major renovations over $100,000. In 1979, 15 states and 34 counties had similar programs. She encouraged council's endorsement. David Bayles, 85060 Spencer Hollow Road, urged that they accept a percentage designation for art. He put this discussion in an economic development context. He pointed out the economic benefits to the City of crafts people. The highly successful stores that started from the crafts movement indicates that there are people making a living in arts and crafts. The support of the arts community MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 28, 1981 Page 9