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Replying to other questions from Ms. Ehrman, Ms. Bohman said there are written e criteria for approval of an activity or fund-raising permit. The City wi 11 not attempt to contain pan-handling and other such activities in one area of the mall, but an attempt will be made to keep such activities from interfering with normal activities. Permits from the Lane Regional Arts Council for musi- cal activities have been required. The revised ordinance will consolidate permit issuing. Mr. Martin said the new regulations indicate a property owner can apply for a permit for commercial use of adjacent property 180 days in advance in order to allow business owners to plan ahead. Answering a question from Ms. Schue, Mr. Martin said a permit will not be required if a person passes out material and speeks to individuals about a project. The person will have to pick up any of the material that is dropped and stay away from doorways. A person who puts up a card table and a sign from which to distribute material will need a permit. A permit application should be made seven days in advance. People usually want a specific location for such a display and a permit will assure a location away from such things as fire lanes. Replying to questions from Ms. Wooten, Ms. Bohman said permits will be issued for noise-making machines, such a jack hammers, but nearby businesses will be consulted. There is no charge for fundraising permits. Ms. Wooten was not sure such problems are serious and felt the solution strains the limits of the council IS jurisdiction. Responding to questions from Ms. Bascom, Ms. Bohman said musical groups will e continue to need a permit to play in the "ho1e in the mall. II Now, mall per- mits will be processed in the Permit and Information Center. Ms. Bascom favored testing the ordinance and regulations to see how they \'Iork. Replying to a question from Mr. Holmer, Mr. Gleason said he could assure the council that the change in mall administration will not result in a duplica- tion of equipment and employees. Answering a question from Mr. Hansen, Mr. Martin said the council can impose reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions on free speech. The regul a- tions attempt to keep activities away from the entrances to businesses, keep fire lanes open, and provide necessary health facilities. He emphasized that the City is not interested in the content of a speech. Mr. Sercombe added that the constitution allows a permit to be required. Constitutional con- straints involve the conditions for approval of a permit. Mr. Rutan said the new regulations do not address criminal activity on the ma 11 . They do not address the municipality's right and/or financial ability to enforce a "clean Up" of the mall. Mr. Martin responded that the ordinance indicates clearly what is offensive behavior. At the present time, a police officer cannot arrest a person violating some mall regulations. The revi sed ordinance will permit those who see offensive behavior and who have authority e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 18, 1985 Page 5