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e e e Mayor Keller stated that he is pleased to see the percentages as high as they are. Many questions have been raised about whether this project is doing what was hoped and it is good to see that it is. Mr. Smith noted that out of the four projects, there are 34 contracts that are Lane County contracts. Mr. Lindberg stated that he is impressed with the figures, but asked for clarifica- tion on Table I-A regarding the 44 percent of the jobs that were created. Mr. Smith stated that this relates to the dollar figure, not to people. There are 194 jobs, which is 44 percent of the money. Ms. Wooten stated that she also is impressed with this report, and asked when an analysis will be done for how many permanent jobs will be created. Mr. Smith responded that Dick Reynolds is working on this report now. III. CITY SPACE NEEDS (continued discussion from previous meeting) (memo distributed) Mr. Gleason stated that this issue has been brought back for further discussion. Before proceeding, staff needs the answers to three questions: 1) Can the council accept the projections of square footage and cost; 2) if those projec- tions are accepted, does council want staff to commit energy to find solutions; and 3) if both of the above are met, will council accept the staff recommenda- tion that this be dealt with outside the General Fund? Ms. Smith asked if the figures provided are adequate without additional consult- ing work being done. Mr. Gleason responded that after the last council meeting, he had met with others who had provided data that had been done in conjunction with a previous study by architects who dealt with City space needs. He has also re-examined the data and specifics three times and some of the figures have been reduced. Using those predictions, there is a decreasing square footage on a per-capita basis. Additional studies would show nothing different. Some or all of the councilors could review this material in depth, should they choose. Efficiency is reduced when there is inadequate space, and that is the current situation. Ms. Smith stated that if the council wanted to form an ad hoc committee now, that would be fine; but with the City leasing space around town there is an obvious need for additional space. She concurs with Mr. Gleason that the square footage and cost projections are acceptable, and that staff energy should be committed to find a solution. She would like the council to provide direction to staff. Mr. Obie stated that he would like to know how the space situation would be financed if it were not done within the General Fund. He agrees with all three propositions which Mr. Gleason mentioned and feels that the council should move in that direction. He stated that the City Manager's Office is in need of a solution. He requested that Mr. Gleason see if something can be done about this situation in the short run before solving the rest of the problem. Mr. Gleason stated that the space needs in the City Manager's Office are also frustrating for him to deal with. However, it is not just that department. Traffic flow is a logistical problem. There are only three meeting spaces available in City Hall now, and that is inadequate. Design features are bad, but construction of a new facility would take four years. He would hope that something can be done as an interim solution, but he is not certain what it will be. Ed Smith noted agreement. With present minimal opportunities for remodeling, additional space MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 23, 1981 Page 8