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cost. 109 3) More money to historic preservation programs. _.Mr. Cox said that low income residents oppose new historic districts because of the Ms. Slaughter recommended formation of an Historic Resources Task Force to discuss this issue and others, including the possibility of establishing a Lewis and Clark Museum. Mr. Toscano said that there are good ideas in the proposal for an Historic Resources Task Force, but he expressed concern that this issue was not discussed at the Council retreat and about the stafftime required for such a Task Force and the expectations that the City .will be responsible. Mr. Toscano said he feels there are existing organizations such as the Historical Society who might be able to discuss this proposal or staff such a Task Force. Ms. Slaughter said that the Task Force could prioritize the proposals and decide what they wanted to work on. Ms. Daugherty recommended that a couple of Councilors get together and .write the charge for an Historic Resources Task Fome. Mr. O'Connell said that he would like to look at the proposal and provide options for staffing. 4) Traffic calming: Need master traffic calming plan (through MPO) and Highway Research Council. (by summer, !998) 5) Develop parks as cultural centers. Mr. Cox said there are currently no cultural programs occu~ng at the parks~ Mr. Leon Churchill, Assistant City Manager, said that holding cultural programs at the parks would take a restructuring and some expertise. Ms. Slaughter recommended talking with arts groups about this or other localities, and giving the issue to the Parks and Recreation Board to discuss. 6) Work with Housing Authority to update Section 8 housing. (tong-term) Ms. Richards said that many of the Section 8 units in the City are County administered so the County would need to be involved. It was recommended that the Housing Authority staff and Building and Life Safety staff investigate the matter together and report back to Council. 7) Neighborhood property tax districts. (long term, one year) 8) Connect bike, pedestrian ways. Greater network of sidewalks. Mr. Huja said that a committee is working on bike routes. Ms. Slaughter recommending putting the bike and pedestrian plan together. 9) Develop traffic reduction plan: through MPO. 10) Revamp neighborhood anti-drug efforts. Ms. Daugherty said she does not feel anti-drug efforts need to be revamped, but should be assessed. ! 1) Convert 100 rentals to owner-occupied: part of Housing Strategy.