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e e e would have to be leased outside City Hall. Mr. Obie restated that he would like to see something done in the Manager's Office. It is not necessary for that department to do without just because other departments are doing without. He feels that there are some organization and discipline situations that need to be dealt with. Ms. Schue said that she would agree with all three concepts which Mr. Gleason presented, but she feels that leasing is expensive compared to owning. She is ready to start discussion on owning additional facilities. Ms. Wooten expressed concern about staff proceeding until the Capital Improve- ments Program is reviewed. By proceeding with this problem, it would be out of sequence and there may be greater needs than those that have been mentioned. Mr. Lindberg asked for clarification and if they were only approving staff to explore alternatives. Mr. Gleason stated that that would be what would occur if the council agrees with the three questions. Specifics and alternatives could be brought back after that, along with methods for implementation. However, he does not want to even explore alternatives if the council is unwilling. Mr. Lindberg said there is a problem and alternatives should be explored, but it should not be committed to the budgetary scheme at this point. It should be passed with the rest of the budget. Mr. Gleason asked if council agreed with the square footage dimensions as reported. The next step would be to contact any potential owners but they do not wish to create expectations that they cannot meet. Mr. Lindberg agreed that limited steps should be taken. He asked how direction can be given to staff. Mr. Gleason stated that there is not enough information available now and that reports will be brought back, but he wants council's support before he even gets to that point. Options can then be focused on. Ms. Smith asked what the time line would be for bringing back proposals if the council agrees with these three considerations. Mr. Gleason responded that it would be two to three months. Ms. Smith asked if he anticipates that the council will discuss poten- tial solutions along with the other capital projects. Mr. Gleason stated that the first draft of capital projects would be available in June or July, but discussion will not occur until September. They will attempt to merge these, but the decision should be coterminous. If a decision were made in July, they would have a basic idea. Ms. Smith stated that it would be helpful to have information presented to the council regarding capital improvement costs when it is considered, but if space needs must be taken care of before capital improvements, then that may be the way it has to be. Mr. Gleason noted that they would separate fundable projects. Funding issues can be different and they must determine the priority of projects and look at the availability of funding. Ms. Wooten stated that she is looking at CIP and Public Works projects that are now under way, such as financing of the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant and the deficit of the Performing Arts Center. Financing must be discussed. She cannot authorize proceeding until more information is given. MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 23, 1981 Page 9