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Mr. Pap~ asked if $30,000 was an adequate amount for the initial work. City Manager Taylor reiterated that his initial recommendation had been $750,000. He was willing to return after each phase for funding in a piecemeal fashion. He said the newly adopted action plan was significant and public hearings were forthcoming. He was amenable to leaving the amount at $30,000 for the present. Mr. Pap~ questioned whether $30,000 was an adequate amount for Phase 1. Mr. Penwell replied that he was comfortable with that amount, but that it was unlikely to be the correct amount. Ms. Bettman wished to have whatever technical information necessary to make the early-on priority decisions. She asked if allocating up to $50,000 would cover the "technical piece." Mr. Penwell replied that if it was a review and update of existing information that was expected, $50,000 would be adequate. In response to another question from Ms. Bettman, Mr. Penwell said he would be able to bring back proposals from architects and engineers to review the existing information and update it within a matter of weeks. City Manager Taylor interjected that, with the help of the consultant group, it could be that the existing data might suggest a recommendation that the council would find acceptable. Ms. Taylor indicated she would support the motion, but she hoped it would be for information only. She reiterated that the commitment at this point was only to conclude the discussion. Mr. Pap~, seconded by Ms. Solomon, moved to amend the motion to allocate up to $50,000 to implement Phase One of the action plan. The amendment to the motion passed, 5:3; Ms. Bettman, Ms. Taylor, and Mr. Kelly voting in opposition. The main motion as amended passed unanimously, 8:0. The meeting adjourned at 1:14 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Dennis M. Taylor City Manager (Recorded by Ruth Atcherson) MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 25, 2005 Page 7 Work Session