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n ') lQ ~ J d1 . . e 9/8/69 were to go to Lane County Auditorium Association. Mr. Ross said Mrs. Lauris, who is I on the Committee, had understood funds were to be paid to the Association in a nine month period, starting October 1, at $6,000 per month. The Manager said the initial indication is that there will be sufficient funds to appropriate the $54,000 for the Auditorium Association, plus the Chamber request. Councilman Gribskov felt tourism and conventions should be promoted to bring in revenue; Mrs. Hayward agreed. In answer to Councilwoman Beal, Mr. Ross said there had been some reports tourism had suffered because of the air pollution problem. The City Manager suggested that a contract be drawn between the City and the Chamber providing for kinds of services to be performed by the Chamber of Commerce. If the Council favors this recommendation, the staff could bring the proposed contract and a schedule of disbursement of receipts, which would resolve the question of appro- priation of monies. e Mayor Anderson suggested that the contract should include a requirement for a report from the Chamber as to disbursement of funds, and results of operation. I Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov to accept the recommendation of the City Manager" Motion carried. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald that the contract be drawn between the city of Eugene I and the Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $9,000, and that this contract include a requirement for a repQrt from the Chamber as to disbursement of funds, and results of operation. I II After discussion concerning method of disbursement of funds, both to the Chamber and Auditorium -1 Association a rollcall vote was taken. All councilmen voting aye, the motion carried. 1 i In answer to a query from Mr. McDonald, the Manager .said if insufficient funds are received from the I tax, the City will not be obligated to disburse any. 6. Planning Commission, Increased Membership - State law passed by the 1969 legislature regarding Planning Commission membership necessitates amendment of the city ordinance I -from seven to nine, with a quorum of five. Two of the members may be residents from I outside the City. City Attorney recommended adoption of the amendment, which also deletes the requirement that the Mayor, City Attorney and Director of Public Works be ex officio members of the Planning Commission, and provides instead that no more than II two city officials may be designated as non-voting, ex officio members of the Planning Commission. This would not prohibit other city staff from attending meetings and I participating in discussion. Planning Commission terms are fa~~four years, and are appointed by the Mayor. No action taken. I I 7. Liquor License - Approved by Police Department - Class "A" RMBA, T & T Tavern, 20 Highway 99 North. No action taken. ) Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item 6 and since there is no opposition, I 11 Item 7 of the Committee report. Mot.:h6n carried. Litv Fire Department. c 11 8. Commendation - A letter was read from Springfield Mayor McCulley I expressing gratitude to Eugene Fire Department for help in combating a large fire in I downtown Springfield, under the mutual aid agreement.- Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to receive and file Item 8 of the Committee report. Motion carried. e 9. Revision of Personnel Policy - Copies of a revised manual of Personnel Policy were submitted with the Agenda to the Council, with items having budgetary implications underlined. Those with double underlining will require Council approval. Personnel Director reviewed the updated manual in detail, and explained proposed I changes and their implications. In answer to a question from Dr. Purdy, Mr. Mil~s I said temporary employes are on an hourly basis, and do not accrue fringe benefits. I Councilman Purdy felt a stric'ter policy should be applied regarding sale of tickets I to merchants. Mayor suggested before any such project initiated, it should be cleared with the City Manager's office. Councilwoman Beal objected to the section requiring . resignation of one party, should two employes of one department marry. She felt this I was discriminating against women. ! 1 I Pat Flynn asked to comment on the proposed manual. He,outlined objections of the -I fire fighters, and the Mayor said those would be discussed at the regular Council meeting. I c o-~_ _=_ . ~"_ Doug Post '~e~pJatnea employe recommendations and said any other recommendations of ~ ,oJ the employe group would be submitted in writing prior to the next Council meeting. I No action taken. I I The Pers<?miel Direct:or :wi'l1:. 'outline ~ paragr:~phs in revision of Personnel Policy which have budgetary implications, with dis,cus.sian' by' :C0uncil--following each item. In reply to Councilwoman Hayward's e concern regarding policies involving administrative decision, Manager said Council would decide \ whether or not the policy waSt administrative in nature, and if it is administrative, it would be ~J a Manager decision, otherwise, matters of City policy which would require Council action. 9/8/69 - 2 J