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Mayor Keller stated that all people have the right to access to the parks. The council thought that this diverter would be temporary. The neighborhood feels . that it is permanent ,but that was not the intent. It appears that the desired results are not being met and the diverter should be removed, but that does not mean additional studies of the problems will not occur. The access question is realistic. Amazon Parkway cuts through parts of Amazon Park. He is not sure why Potter Street was closed. He does not think people want the park to be isolated. His preference would be for the council to support removal of the barricade with a report back on other options. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Ms. Wooten, to direct staff to leave the temporary barrier in place until there is another option for resolution which might include, but not be limited to, the Chambers Street Connector, and direct staff to continue to study this problem. Roll call vote; motion carried 4:3 with councjlors Miller, Wooten, Lindberg, and Schue voting yes; and councilors Smith, Hamel, and Obie voting no. C. Art in Public Places/Percent for Arts Ordinance (memo, ordinance, and rules distributed) Mr. Gleason introduced Dick Reynolds, Eugene Performing Arts Center. Mr. Reynolds stated that since the materials were mailed out, there have been some additions. Under "Use of Funds," the amount established for the art fund may be zero, but shall not exceed more than 1-1/2 percent of the project construc- tion costs. The ordinance recognizes that some projects may not be appropriate for one project but could be appropriate over a period of time. The ordinance . defines the various terms as well as the selection committee and authorizes the City Manager to carryover between fiscal years. The ordinance outlines the selection process and designs the role of committee members. The Rules of Procedure and Internal Organization establishes criteria for selection of art which will be in the best interests of the City of Eugene as well as written criteria for submitting grants. Ms. Smith asked if the visual arts coordinator named in the ordinance will be someone from existing staff. Mr. Reynolds stated that the person has not yet been assigned, but it will be someone from within the present budget. Ms. Wooten asked if thought was given to a weighted priority for local artists and noted that she hoped that this would occur. Mr. Reynolds stated that it does not specifically weight projects for local artists but it does state that this will occur when possible. One goal is to obtain quality, respectable collections of art on behalf of the people through the City. Ms. Wooten said she did not intend for her remarks to be taken for local art exclusively, but she would hope efforts would be concentrated in the local area. Mr. Reynolds stated that any professional visual artist or craftsperson, regardless of place of residence, is eligible to apply, except when the selection committee has determined it is not feasible to conduct an open competition. When quality and appropriateness of the proposed works are of equal merit, prefe~ence may be given to Eugene artists. Ms. Wooten indicated that she is pleased this is happening, but "equal merit" . MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 10, 1981 Page 10