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f;' will vary greatly. This could cause graphic disputes such as occurred with the . Eugene Performing Arts Center. Mr. Gleason noted that the attempt was to delegate responsibility to the selection group. If the council wants to make that more specific, the language should be changed. Policy directions could be made. Mayor Keller asked for clarification of "Eugene artist." Ms. Wooten responded that she would prefer to say "Lane County artist," but she does not see the Eugene Performing Arts Center as the primary focus. Mr. Gleason suggested changing the language from "may be" to "should be." Ms. Smith concurred that was an appropriate suggestion, and feels that will give staff better direction. Mr. Obie indicated agreement. There are many questions if the focus becomes too narrow. He feels the language change would be good. Ms. Wooten indicated that she would prefer "shall be." ' Public hearing was opened. Kathleen McClaren, 2295 East 29th Avenue, said that this has been reviewed by many groups and the Oregon Arts Committee will be using it as a basis for selection of art. All those who reviewed the ordinance and rules think it is one of the best examples they have seen. She agrees that the language should state "will" or "shall." There being no further testimony, public hearing was closed. CB 2348--An ordinance concerning art in public places; adding Sections 2.638, 2.640, 2.642, 2.644, 2.646 to the Eugene Code, 1971; . amending Sections 2.013 and 2.859 of that code, and declaring an emergency. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the council, and that enactment be considered at this time, including changes in the Rules of Procedure and Internal Organi- zation, Article 7--Artist Eligibility. . . "preference shall be given to Lane County artists. . . " Ms. Schue thanked Mr. Reynolds and staff, as well as Katy McClaren. This has been discussed and reviewed with a strong attempt to avoid the pitfalls that the Eugene Performing Arts Center had. She hopes it works well. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obte, that the bill be approved and given final passage and that rules of procedure and internal organization for the arts fund selection committee be approved. Roll call vote; all councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18849. . MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 10, 1981 Page 11