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e Mr. MacDonald moved, seconded by Mr. Nicholson, to include on the list caterers who deliver food for consumption within the city limits. The motion failed; 2:6, Mr. MacDonald and Mr. Nicholson voting in favor. Ms. Ehrman suggested that staff provide more information with regard to caterers to enable the council to make a decision. Mr. Mounts said staff will summarize the changes made today and bring back the issues around catering. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Robinette, to delete movie theaters from the list. The motion passed; 6:1, Mr. Boles op- posed. With regard to food served in a hospital restaurant, the council clarified that food served to patients is excluded from the tax but that sold to the anyone else is subject to the tax. Responding to a question from Mr. Boles, Mr. Klein said that Section 3.530 states that "a seller may retain a percentage of the tax collected to cover the seller's cost in collecting the tax." That amount is set by rule but cannot exceed five percent. Mr. Rutan felt it made more sense to require tax reports/payments quarterly rather than monthly. Mr. Boles agreed. Mr. MacDonald suggested the decision e be left to the City Manager. Mr. Gleason will report back. With regard to the time line, Ms. Bascom said that in deference to Ms. Ehrman and Mr. Rutan she wants to reach closure on the issue but senses public resistance. Mr. Rutan said the council has the practical matter of funding $3.4 million by July 1, 1993, and the council will not have enough time if it does not continue to work these proposals. Mr. Rutan also noted that the council has developed this proposal as a team and the new council will have to deal with this issue, on an ongoing basis, as it will everything else that has been developed by a previous council. Mr. Boles reiterated his position, saying it is possible to keep the tax on a fast track with a final decision by mid-November, noting that the earliest date for an election is mid-January, allowing time for work with the new council. Responding to a question from Mr. Boles, both Ms. Ehrman and Mr. Rutan stated that they are not opposed to discussing the issue with new councilors. Ms. Ehrman encouraged continuing councilors to hold personal conferences with councilors-elect. Mr. Rutan asked that new councilors consult with staff about Eugene Decisions to get all their questions answered, and that they express in advance, perhaps to councilors they are replacing, what their e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 12, 1992 Page 4 5:30 p.m.