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e e - Ms. Miller stated that she feels the square footage needs look appropriate and agrees that the problem needs to be solved, but she feels it should be looked at with all the capital improvement projects. The expansion of City Hall has been discussed for a long time, but nothing is ever done. There is no place for people to work. It is very inefficient and difficult to work properly. She agrees with the three points as outlined. However, she feels that funding will be a problem. Obvious problems cannot be ignored. Ms. Schue stated that Ms. Wooten had raised some important questions regarding long-term planning, but she is not as concerned about doing background work before finding funding mechanisms. It is a high priority, as the space problem needs to be solved, but the total picture must be viewed as much as possible. She would like to have a desk available to use at City Hall, since the council offices which were intended for the councilors are never available. Mayor Keller volunteered the use of his office and noted that he frequently has problems getting to use it himself. Mr. Lindberg stated that he agrees that comprehensive capital improvement planning must be done, but that the space problem is of great magnitude. He feels the option should be explored but that a commitment should not yet be made for any particular direction. He affirmed the problem and feels staff should be directed to look at options. Mayor Keller noted that both issues go hand in hand. Staff will continue to grow as the community grows. The need for more space is obvious. He is not willing to spend $4 million to $5 million at this time for anything, but would like to work through the options. He noted agreement with the three recommen- dat ions. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to approve the three proposals as outlined by staff. Roll call vote; motion carried 6:1, with Councilor Wooten voting no. IV. PAYMENT OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Mr. Gleason noted that the Eugene Arts Foundation's payment of $10,300.83 should be deleted since the contract has not been executed. Res. No. 3478--A resolution authorizing payment of bills and claims for the period February 9, 1981, through February ~3, 1981. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to adopt the resolution as amended. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned to February 25, 1981. Respectfully submitted, n~. .,' i1~~~!~g~a (Recorded by Lynda Nelson) MDG:LN:db/CM7b1 MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 23, 1981 Page 10