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order to put this item on the September ballot and he would like to see all the involved costs included. Mr. Haws noted that if this were placed on the Sep- e tember ballot9 it would be a council-initiated item. He asked if the amounts might be varied from what council was originally told. Mr. Gleason indicated that they could. Ms. Smith stated that this item will be on the ballot one way or another and it would be cheaper to do it in September. Ms. Schue agreed that this item will be on the ballot and the reasons are better for placing it on the September ballot than on the November ballot. She feels the citizens' wish regarding this item had been made quite clear and council should do the job requested of them. Ms. Wooten noted agreement and indicated that she would support the passage of this measure. Mr. Hamel indicated agreement also with this item appearing on the ballot9 but also stated there is $150,000 set aside for park acquisition which he does not wish to have included as funds available for the purchase of Gillespie Butte. Mayor Keller indicated the council seems to have reached concurrence on this item. Mr. Obie requested that staff determine the amount of the election costs and what the costs would be to property owners. He would like the legal staff to come back with additional information. Mr. Gleason stated that he will negotiate the purchase price and a resolution or ordinance will be brought back to the council. Mr. Obie moved9 seconded by Ms. Smith, to have staff report e back on all concerns stated and to bring back authorization to place Gillespie Butte on the September 159 19819 election ballot for voter consideration. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. V. REVIEW OF PARK ACQUISITION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE PROPERTY (memos and additional information distributed) Mr. Gleason introduced Ernie Drapela9 Director of Parks & Recreation. Mr. Drapela stated that after reviewing the minutes of the council meeting from two weeks ago, he understands that council wants a status report on the park acquisition program along with information about the master plan. He regrets this has not been done previously. At the Joint Parks meeting today, it was determined to provide those minutes to the City Council in the future. He has prepared information and distributed it to the council regarding the program. The original park acquisition program began with a serial levy for the first three years. They have completed 34 acquisitions, leaving seven acquisitions remaining for FY 1981-82. This program was approved by the voters and staff is following that plan. They have stayed within the geographic area and within the dollar amount indicated in the plan. He feels the ridgeline acquisition area is the problem area. Four million dollars is still needed to complete the e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 89 1981 Page 7