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. Mr. Reynolds said that the subcommittee was submitting to the council suggestions on the disbursement of these funds, including the recommendation that room tax funds from the Hilton Hotel be used exclusively for support of the conference center. Mr. Reynolds noted that the Eugene Arts Foundation has said that it will help subsidiz~ the Performing Arts Center in the amount of approximately $270,000 to $300,000 annually for at least five years. Mr. Reynolds told councilors that he had been contacted by some hotel managers in the area who are interested in organizing a county-wide convention and visitors bureau to be financed through a county-wide increase of two percent in room tax fund s. He relayed this information to councilors for their own information but said he did not feel it should affect their decision on the proposed taxes outlined above. Ms. Wooten felt the subcommittee had done a good job of dealing with the compli- c ated prob 1 em. She wanted to be certain citizens understood that these proposed taxes are not a prelude to any suggestion of an overall city sales tax. Ms. Wooten was especially appreciative of the strengthened relations with the Eugene Arts Foundation which resulted from the work of the subcommittee. She noted that the Arts Foundation had invited the council members to join them for dinner in October. Ms. Wooten asked Mr. Gleason for a future report to the council from staff on the advantages and disadvantages to the City of annexing Autzen Stadium. e The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Darcy Marentette, Minutes Recorder DM:sba/CM7b1 ~~ II - MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 14, 1981 Page 6