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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/04/1987 Meeting M I NUT E S e Eugene City Council Eugene Hilton Hotel--Board Room February 4, 1987 5:30 p.m. COUNCILORS PRESENT: Debra Ehrman, Freeman Holmer, Emily Schue, Cynthia Wooten, Ruth Bascom, Roger Rutan, Jeff Miller (7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.), Rob Bennett. The adjourned meeting of January 28, 1987, of the City Council of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Brian B. Obie. I. QUARTERLY PROCESS SESSION e A. Levels of Service and Financial Support for Library Mr. Miller said he is concerned about administrative adjustments to City finances that are made without council involvement. For example, City employees have been told to reduce their departmental budgets three percent this year and four percent next year. The reductions will impact the delivery of City services. He said the council could be more involved in financial adjustments if the process is refi ned at the next council goa l-sett i n9 session. Mr. Miller said he is especially concerned about the funding of the Eugene Public Library. The library is now in the fifth group of Municipal Service System Priorities. He suggested it be moved to the third group of priorities. He said the move would indicate that the councilors think the library is important. He said increases or decreases in library services should be addressed in the budget process. They shoul d not be the result of administrative action. He said putting the library in the third group of priorities will mean that the council has decided on an acceptable level of library services. Mr. Holmer said administrative adjustments are appropriately made to conform to the adopted bUdget. He suggested the process be changed so that the Budget Committee and the City Council are involved in adjustments to the budget. He said he is concerned because the adjustments change service levels that were intended when the budget was approved. He would not favor changing the library priority now. Discussing Mr. Miller1s concern, Mr. Gleason reviewed the budget process and library funding. He said putting the library in the third priority group would restore the book budget and Bookmobile services to the level they were two years ago. He recommended against moving the library into the third category because the categories should be considered comprehensively. - MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 4, 1987 Page 1 e Ms. Bascom said it would be appropriate to restore the library's funds for this year and then consider its position in the priorities during the budget process. Ms. Wooten and Ms. Schue said the council adopts the Cityls Financial Management Goals and Policies and they establish the budget pri orit i es. Mr. Miller said the funds needed to restore the book and Bookmobile budgets for FY87 are available and the amount is small compared to changes that are sometimes made in funds for other services. He emphasized the importance of the library to the community. Answering Ms. Ehrman1s question, Mr. Miller said many people use the Bookmobile. Ms. Bascom added that people have complained to her about Bookmobile services. She said she supports the restoration of some library services this year. She would prefer to address priorities in the budget process. Mayor Obie said he supports restoring the Bookmobile service. Ms. Ehrman said she supports restoring the library services this year and moving the library to the third category. Ms. Wooten said she supports restoring $4,600 to the book budget now and moving the library to the third category during the budget process. Summarizing, Mr. Miller said the councilors want to make cuts in library services during the budget process rather than having them made administratively. e Ms. Wooten said the councilors want to restore the Bookmobile services for this year, but Mr. Rutan and Mr. Holmer said they do not agree with that decision. The councilors and Mayor discussed moving the library to the third category. Ms. Ehrman said a decision now will give direction to the City Manager when the Executive Budget is prepared. Ms. Bascom and Ms. Wooten said they need more information and time to review the request. Mr. Rutan said the library should be considered with other services during the budget process. Ms. Wooten suggested the counci 1 revi ew the Fi nanci a 1 Management Goa 1 sand Policies, perhaps annually. Mr. Miller said the councilors do not intend that services will be reduced when they approve priorities. He said other services have been increased and councilors did not indicate the concerns they are expressing about increasing library services. Mr. Rutan suggested the council identify the level of service that the City will provide for each City service. He said budget decisions would be made in that process. Mr. Holmer said the council should have additional material before it reviews all the priorities. He said a priority system of budget preparation gives much discretion to the City Manager. Mayor Obie directed the City Manager to present a proposal for restoring the Bookmobile service for the rest of the year. He suggested the council consider re-establishing priorities after consideration of the FY88 budget. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 4, 1987 Page 2 B. Council Committee on Economic Diversification e Ms. Wooten said the Council Committee on Economic Diversification (CCED) is reviewing the Six-Point Economic Development Program. She said a community roundtable is being considered as a means of obtaining public comment on the review. Later in the meeting, Mr. Rutan said the review of the Six Point Program has taken a long time. He said he is pleased with the City's programs but there is still much work to be done. Later in the meeting, Mr. Bennett said the community needs realistic economic development goals and accomplishments. If the goals are not accomplished, citizens will lose interest. C. Hazardous Materials Ordinance Ms. Wooten said a draft ordinance concerning hazardous materials will be presented for council consideration in April. Mayor Obie said it is appropriate for the council to direct the staff to prepare an ordinance. He suggested that comments on the subject be presented to the councilors in the future so that the council can direct~the staff to draft an ordinance. He asked Mr. Gleason to ask the staff to prepare a memo cOflcerning hazardous materials for the councilors. D. Nuclear Free Zone Task Force ~ Ms. Wooten said she would like a list of applicants for the task force. Mayor Obie said the Council Subcommittee on Committees met this week and began the process of developing their recommendation for membership on the task force. E. Urban Renewal Plan Update Several councilors and Mayor Obie said the timing of a recent Downtown Commission tentative recommendation concerning the Urban Renewal Plan Update was not appropriate. The recommendation included references to the opening of East Broadway and Willamette Street between 8th and 10th avenues to traffic. The councilors said they had not expected the recommendation. Mr. Whitlow said the Development Department staff did not expect the recommendation concerning East Broadway. Mr. Gleason reviewed the process for considering the Urban Renewal Plan Update which the council approved. Ms. Ehrman said the council considered having a councilor on the Downtown Commission and it might be beneficial. She said the council indicated that the Urban Renewal Plan Update process should be slowed but the Downtown Commission seems to be going right ahead. She wondered about the plan to help finance awnings in the downtown. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 4, 1987 Page 3 e Mayor Obi e asked Mr. Gl eason to request the chairperson of the Downtown Commission to report to the council on the commission's recent action and to discuss ways to improve communication between the council and the commission. Mr. Holmer reviewed the recommendation. He said some things that the council soou1dJ,.<rfQ;?'T-~-<iD(lJt cannot be discussed in public sessions. Mr. Gleason responded that he does not recommend executive sessions because peoplel s expectations are raised by them. Ms. Wooten said she would like additional information. She said there is a possibility a private developer might fund the public plaza. She said a public vote on the final design of the downtown renovation has been suggested. She suggested that downtown commissioners report to the council after they discuss their communication with the council and the possibility of having a councilor on the commission. Mayor Obie said the downtown renovation is a community-wide issue. Ms. Schue said the discussion of downtown commissioners about spending Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funds for a downtown public plaza may not have been helpful before the vote on the Mahlon Sweet Airport expansion. She said having a councilor on the Downtown Commission might help communications because a councilor would have advised against a recommendation to open East Broadway to traffic. She said the Downtown Commission probably does not perceive a problem. e Mr. Rutan said the real issue concerns the councilors. desire to be involved in decisions about the downtown. Ms. Bascom said the council indicated clearly that nothing should conflict with consideration of the airport expansion. She said she would like clarification from the staff. Mr. Gleason responded that the Downtown Commission and the Development staff thought they were following the councills direction. Mr. Bennett said the Downtown Commissioners think they are following City procedures. He said they are action-oriented people and want to get public comment on the downtown renovation. He said he would not have advised them to slow the process if he had been a councilor on the Downtown Commission. Mayor Obie said one method of improving communications is to invite the chairpersons of commissions and committees to have lunch with the council periodically. F. Mahlon Sweet Airport Expansion Ms. Wooten said she would like a report from the Public Works Department staff about the schedule for the public information program about the airport expansion. Ms. Ehrman said City staff only aids citizens in making presentations about the proposed expansion. City staff does not initiate presentations. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 4, 1987 Page 4 Mr. Rutan discussed the financing of the airport expansion and said many details must be worked out. e G. University of Oregon Hayward Field Mr. Rutan said the renovation of Hayward Field is very important to the community. He said the Oregon Track Club needs help in organizing fund raising. H. Joint Social Services Committee, Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority, Future of Our Library Committee Ms. Ehrman reported that the Joint Social Services Committee has not met recently and that the Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority has a wood-burning warning system ready to implement when the community experiences air pollution. Ms. Ehrman said the Future of Our Library Committee meets regularly. She said the Development Department staff is discussing the location of an expanded library but the discussions have not been reported to the Future of Our Library Committee. She is concerned about the lack of communication. I. Historic Preservation Ordinance e Mr~ Holmer reported that the Historic Preservation Ordinance Review Task Team is reviewing the historic preservation ordinance, the composition of the Hi storic Review Board (HRB), and what body should hear appeal s to HRB decisions. Mr. Bennett said the major focus should be whether the HRB or the Planning Commission should consider historic designations. He said perhaps consideration of the designation should include consideration of uses for the buildings. J. Mr. Holmer's Travels Mr. Holmer said he will miss several council meetings to attend national conferences related to his membership on the National Council on Public Works. K. League of Oregon City Activities Ms. Schue discussed several meetings she will attend at which League of Oregon Cities legislative issues will be adddressed. L. Tree and Beautification Commission Ms. Bascom reported on activities of the Tree and Beautification Commission. She said the question of whether property owners should have to pay for sidewalk repairs caused by City street trees will have to be addressed. Ms. Bascom also di scussed Project Ci ty Pri de and a ci vi c group that is discussing beautification issues. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 4, 1987 Page 5 e M. Performing Arts Issues Ms. Bascom said she informs the Eugene Arts Foundation about City activities. She discussed the contributions to local arts groups from endowments and the budgets of the major arts groups which have an annual payroll of $1.1 million. She said all the groups have financial troubles and they all contribute much to the community. Ms. Bascom reviewed the raise in rent for commercial users of the Silva Concert Hall recommended by the Performing Arts Commission. She said the schedule which decreased contributions to the local arts groups from the Transient Room Tax Fund is almost complete. Ms. Bascom said she encourages the Eugene Arts Foundation to make financial information available to the public. She said she will supply the council with as much information as possible. Mr. Gleason said about 25 percent of the 300 performances at the Hult Center are sold out. In addition, there are about 400 other events at the Hult Center. Mr. Holmer said the decrease in contributions to the local arts groups from the Transient Room Tax Fund was to offset the money from the General Fund that goes to the Hult Center. Ms. Wooten said she would like to know more about the budget review and other procedures of the Performing Arts Commission. e Answering questions from Ms. Ehrman, Ms. Bascom said the local arts groups must obtain many private contributions to offset the loss of transient room tax funds. She said the arts groups are still paying their debt to the Hult Center. N. Appointed Commissions, Boards, and Committees Mr. Bennett said the appointed commissions, boards, and committees make an important contribution. He urged the council to give good direction and support to the advisory groups. O. Trip to San Antonio Mayor Obie suggested that councilors who attend conferences share the things they learn in reports that can be distributed to the other councilors. He suggested Mr. Bennett report on his recent trip to San Antonio. P. Preparations for Washington, D.C., Trip Mayor Obie discussed preparations for the trip to Washington, D.C. that several councilors will make soon. He asked that Ms. Freedman draft a letter suggesting that The Register-Guard send a reporter with the councilors to Washington, D.C. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 4, 1987 Page 6 Q. Elevator in 5th Street Public Market e Mayor Obie reported that City regulations require an elevator in the Fifth Street Public Market. He said he wanted the council to be aware that he has applied for a Federal loan to finance the elevator and the loan application is processed by the City. The City does not make a recommendation about the loans. He asked that if any councilor had a concern to let him know. R. Boy Scout Tour of City Hall Mayor Obie said two Boy Scout troops toured City Hall recently. He said they asked about security at City Hall and if the Mayor has a chauffeur. Mayor Obie asked Mr. Gleason to prepare a memo concerning security precautions in the Council Chamber. Mayor Obie recessed the meeting at 7:45 p.m. and reconvened it about 7:50 p.m. S. Council Subcommittee on Committees Ms. Ehrman said the Council Subcommittee on Committees discussed whether the terms of councilors on commissions, boards, and committees should be limited. Mr. Holmer said the issues involve balancing the need for continuity and the need for fresh input. e The councilors discussed the issue. Mr. Rutan said changes in councilors' assignments should be considered but changes should not be mandated. Mr. Miller said he agrees with Mr. Rutan. Ms. Bascom said she raised the issue because she thought she could contribute to the Joint Parks Committee because of her previous experience. She said it is inconsistent for the council to limit the terms for which citizens can serve on advisory groups and not limit councilorsl terms. Ms. Schue said experience and contacts are valuable. For example, she has learned much as the councilor representative for several years to the Lane Council of Governments. Mayor Obie said he supports continuing the current practice to be sensitive to each other1s concerns. He said some people have served as alternates for several years. T. Crime Action Task Force Final Report Mayor Obie said the council will consider the final report of the Crime Action Task Force on February 11, 1987. He said the task force filled a critical need in the community. He favors acceptance of the report and formation of a crime action committee to work with the Police, Fire and Emergency Services Department on citizen problems. He asked the councilors for their opinions. Mr. Miller said many creative aspects of the task forcels report address social service activities. He suggested formation of an advisory committee to work with the council as well as the Police Division. Mayor Obie responded that he is concerned about overlapping activities. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 4, 1987 Page 7 e e e Mr. Holmer wondered if the committee should address crime prevention or public safety. Ms. Ehrman wondered about a charge to the advisory group and its cost to the city. Mr. Gleason responded that advisory groups that report to the council are expensive. Their recommendations affect City policies and only senior staff members are assigned to those groups. They each cost at least $40,000 to $50,000 annually and the groups then lobby the council for fi nanci a 1 support for projects. He said advisory groups that work with departmental staff members are useful but do not recommend policies to the council. Consequently, they are not as expensive as groups that report to the council. He said advisory groups that make recommendations about public safety sometimes precipitate legal problems because the recommendations sometimes involve employee/employer relationships. Ms. Wooten discussed the work of the Crime Action Task Force. She said the advisory committee should be a link between citizens and the Police, Fire and Emergency Services Department. The committee should inform and educate people in the community because the community must be involved in crime prevention. She said the task forcel s report does not indicate the committee should recommend policies. She said many of the recommendations in the task force's report can be implemented without the allocation of additional funds. She said she does not recommend broadening the scope of the task force's crime prevention undertaking. Mr. Holmer said he is concerned about the lack of an advisory group to the Police, Fire and Emergency Services Department. He mentioned several advisory groups to City departments. He said a public safety advisory group should not be a review board. He wondered about the relationship of a public safety committee and the Joint Social Services Fund Committee. Mr. Bennett wondered why a committee is needed to implement the recommendations in the task force's report. He wondered why the staff does not implement the recommendations. Ms. Wooten responded that an informed public ;s very necessary for a crime prevention programb'ecausecitizen support is vital. She reviewed some of the recommendations in the report. Mr. Miller added that committee members are very knowledgeable and have a vested interest in crime prevention. Ms. Bascom said some recommndations in the report have been implemented by the staff. Ms. Wooten asked if the councilors felt that the recommedations of the committee would be awkward to deal with because of other concerns. Mayor Obie said he is concerned about crime prevention getting out of balance with other City services. Ms. Schue said she does not want people to expect that all the recommendations in the report will be implemented. She wondered if Police, Fire and Emergency Services officials want a citizen advisory group. Mr. Gleason responded by discussing groups like the Downtown Commission that advise the council and MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 4, 1987 Page 8 groups like the Building Construction Advisory Committee that advise the staff. e Mr. Miller said a permanent committee would build on the work of the task force and prevent problems. He hoped the councilors were not saying they do not want to hear requests for money to solve problems. Answering questions from Ms. Wooten, Mr. Gleason said an advisory group to the staff presents recommendations through the staff in the budget process. Ms. Bascom said she is not interested in a council-appointed group but she is interested in a group that would work with the staff. Ms. Wooten discussed some of the issues addressed by the task force in the final report. Ms. Ehrman suggested the staff present several options to the council on February 11, 1987. The other councilors agreed with her. u. Eugene Celebration Mayor Obie said the council should decide if there should be a Eugene Celebration in 1987, what the scope of the Celebration should be, and whether the Celebration should be organized by an advisory group to the council and staff or by a private group. e Mr. Rutan said the Eugene Celebration has been an excellent activity. He said the council needs to decide the level of involvement and the kind of involvement the City should have in the Celebration. He said the council has a responsibility to treat the Celebration the same way it treats other activities. Therefore, roles and responsibilities should be defined. He said all City services that support the Celebration, as well as the cash contribution, should be specified. For example, the services of the Public Works Department that support the Celebration should be in the package. Answering a question from Mayor Obie, all the councilors agreed that a Eugene Celebration should be held in 1987. Ms. Schue said the City should either direct the Celebration or contract with another organization to direct it. She said being "half in and half out" may generate legal problems. She said it is important that the Celebration is organized correctly because, otherwise, the councilors may have some personal liability. Mayor Obie said the best estimate he received is that the City contributes about $50,000 in cash and about $50,000 in in-kind services to the Celebration. Additional loss can occur if it rains. The estimate did not include the rodeo. Ms. Wooten said a rodeo will not be part of a City-supported Celebration in the future. Mr. Gleason added that the 1986 rodeo resulted in a $13,000 loss. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 4, 1987 Page 9 e Ms. Ehrman said she thinks the City should organize the Celebration in 1987. She said it would be difficult to decide what the City's support should be and to find another organization to manage it for 1987. She said the Celebration could probably not occur without in-kind City support from several City departments. Mr. Miller said the council should decide what is to be included in the Celebration. He said City support for the Celebration should be established and maintained. He said the in-kind contribution comes from City funds and should be included in the budget for the Celebration. He said the Celebration should not be permitted to cost more than the amount budgeted from City funds. Mr. Holmer said he appreciates the efforts of Ms. Wooten and Ms. Ehrman to initiate the Celebration. He said there are groups in the community that can organize the Celebration if they receive cash support from the City. He said the amount of the cash support should be established. He said he might support more of a City contribution than the estimated cost discussed by the Mayor. Ms. Schue said she does not know what group would organize the Celebration if the City does not. Mr. Holmer noted that a non-profit organization was established for the Celebration. Ms. Wooten said the non-profit organization was established to assist in obtaining corporate sponsorships for the Celebration and other community events. Mr. Rutan suggested that recommendations about the organi zat i on of the Celebration be requested from the staff. e Mr. Miller suggested the council indicate the extent of cash and in-kind contributions with which the City will support the Celebration in 1987 and then ask the staff if it wants to, or can, organize the Celebration within those restraints. He said the staff can contract for some services. Mr. Bennett said he is concerned about the private sector's role in the Celebration. He said the base of private support for the Celebration will narrow as the City assumes greater responsibility. Answering questions from Mr. Bennett, Ms. Wooten said fund raising efforts changed this year and got a late start. It was hoped that corporations would underwrite specific activities that do not create much revenue. She said she agreed with Mr. Bennett1s concern. Mayor Obie suggested that a committee be formed to organize the Celebration for 1987. He said the committee could work with the staff and advise the council. He suggested the City agree to provide in-kind services and up to $50,000 cash that is matched by contributions from the private sector. He said the structure could be evaluated after the 1987 Celebration. Ms. Wooten said she supports a "scaled-back" Celebration for 1987 and efforts to define the role of the City. Mr. Miller excused himself and left the meeting at this time. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 4, 1987 Page 10 e Answering a question from Ms. Ehrman about Mayor Obiels suggestion, Mr. Gleason said some parts of a 1987 Celebration need to be organized now. The organization cannot wait to see if matching funds are obtained. He said efforts to obtain matching funds can be made and evaluated next year but commitments and contracts must be made now. He said a committee helps the City staff with corporate sponsorships and other things. Mayor Obie suggested the staff present a proposal to the council for the organization of the Celebration this year. He emphasized that he wants to see a commitment to the Celebration from the private sector and the advisory committee. Mr. Holmer said the council's concern about City contributions to the Celebration should be communicated to the private sector and, if the private sector is not interested in the Celebration, the council should know it. Mr. Gleason discussed methods of getting corporate sponsorship for such things as a bike race. He said he understood that the private sector must be involved in supporting the Celebration, that the event should be somewhat scaled back, and that City cash and in-kind contributions should be controlled and reported to the council. He emphasized that proof of matching contributions probably cannot be given early in the organization of the 1987 Celebration. Ms. Wooten reiterated that it is time to return to the basics of the Ce~ebration. e Mayor Obie said the council had not really addressed the issue of "scaling back" the Celebration except for the elimination of a rodeo. He said the cost should be about 50/50/50 which would not be much of a "scale back." Ms. Ehrman wondered about voluntary fund-raising efforts. She said the non- profit organization hired a fund raiser in 1986. V. Destination Point Development/Special Events Mr. Rutan reviewed how the City got involved in destination point activities. He discussed the Eugene-Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, efforts of the Parks and Recreation Department to use City facilities for destination point activities, and the growth of the Celebration and the Destination Point Development Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. He suggested that the City should "get out of the destination point business." He said the City duplicates activities of the Eugene-Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. Mr. Holmer said he received copies of contracts the City has with non-profit organizations. He said some are supported by the Transient Room Tax Fund. He said the most important destination point attraction in the city is the Hult Center for the Performing Arts. He wondered if the Transient Room Tax Fund should be used instead of the General Fund to support the Hult Center. Ms. Schue said many major destination point activities take place at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon. She discussed efforts of the Oregon Track e MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 4, 1987 Page 11 Club to reconstruct the field and the impact of future track and field events on the community. e Mayor Obie said motel and restraurant owners say track and field events bring more money into the community than any other destination activity. He said the events involve hundreds of people and last several days. Ms. Ehrman and Mr. Holmer asked what the motel and restaurant industry does to promote track and field events and to reconstruct Hayward Field. Mayor Obie responded that the motel and restaurant industry supports the Convention and Vi s itors Bureau. Responding to a question from Mayor Obie, Ms. Schue discussed how Indianapolis, Indiana, developed athletic facilities and a program for attracting athletic events. Mr. Rutan said some people say that Indianapolis is now the track capital of the world. He said he does not doubt that the local community should be involved in destination point activities but he wonders if the City should be involved in them. He said he is concerned about duplication and the lack of cooperation with the Convention and Visitors Bureau. He said he is concerned about the renovation of Hayward Field because track and field is extremely important to the community. He wondered if the City should concentrate on one or two special events. Ms. Ehrman said she heard a presentation indicating the City does not duplicate the activities of the Convention and Visitors Bureau. e Mr. Holmer said University of Oregon officials have not clarified their priorities for destination point activities. Mayor Obie agreed with Mr. Holmer and said the renovation of Hayward Field will not have as great an impact on the University as it will have on the community. He said the athletic events and cultural events such as the Bach Festival have a great effect on the Eugene lifestyle. Mr. Bennett wondered about the timing of destination point events. Mayor Obie discussed the tremendous financial impact of University of Oregon students on the community and wondered if they could be replaced in the summer months with people from the southwest. Ms. Wooten said the destination point activities issue concerns the City's role in recruiting summer visitors and audiences at the Hult Center as well as marketing and organizing special events. Ms. Ehrman said the City is involved in marketing because Eugene gets many conventions as a result of special events such as the Bach Festival and Eugene Celebration. She wondered how much City effort should be spent on those events. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council Februa ry 4, 1987 Page 12 Mr. Rutan wondered if the objective is to recruit people who will stay in Eugene or to recruit people who will come for special events and leave. tit Mr. Holmer said there are advantages in recruiting retirees. Ms. Bascom suggested the staff present a proposal for focusing destination point activities. Mayor Obie and Ms. Schue said past efforts have been successful. Eugene has many visitors. Mr. Gleason said community efforts are good but focus is needed. He suggested the council appoint a group to review special events) the arts groups) and facilities and then make recommendations about future activities. He said the staff will prepare a report and a presentation. He said the term IJdestination point activity" is too broad. He emphasized that the Culture and Leisure Plan has been adopted and those policies will apply. The councilors agreed with Mr. Gleason's suggestion. They directed that the report be presented to the council. Mayor Obie discussed several events this year and said the City should prepare for the future. Replying to a question from Ms. Ehrman) Ms. Wooten said Lane County officials have awarded a contract to develop a tourism plan for Lane County. Probably the recently approved additional room tax will implement the plan. e Mayor Obie said facilities are very important for special events. Ms. Wooten added that a community must have facilities to attract special events and people. Mr. Gleason said facilities will be part of the report. Mayor Obie adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m. (Recorded by Betty Lou Rarick) mncc0204 - MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 4) 1987 Page 13