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. , E. ~osed Schedules for Council Meeting pa~erflow--Memo distributed . o ouncil--Manager reviewed the process or changes. F. Fountain on Mall--Manager had met with a delegation of businessmen from the Mall at which time the notable effects of substantial savings in the use of energy by the merchants were considered. To recognize these efforts in energy conservation, manager felt it would be appropriate to accede to the businessmen's request to turn the fountain on during business hours. He is to receive a report on these savings before taking action. G. Awards Ceremony June 27 Council Meeting--Manager noted the cere- mony would be held for recognition of those who had given service to the City as members of various commissions and boards. H. Assessment Panel Report June 20, 1977--Minutes attached. There were two controversial items, CB 1495 and CB 1496. Council could accept the Assessment Panel report as proposed, or re- vise it. Don Allen reminded Council if it wished to open any item for hearing, it would take a two-thirds vote of Council. Also, Council could officially hold a public hearing only during a Monday night meeting, as that was the only legally advertised meeting for that purpose. Mr. Haws requested, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to not consider the Assessment Panel report at this Council meeting, but e to consider it at the June 27 Monday night meeting. Assistant Manager noted the two-step notice to property owners: 1) identifying the hearing date before the Assessment Panel; and 2) identifying the time when the City Council would take final action from that hearing. He said the Assessment Panel report always comes as an information item to Council on the Wednesday following the Monday Assessment Panel hearing, and automatically appears on the following Monday night's agenda. Mayor Keller asked if the people who disagreed with the assessments were under the impression they would be heard at the Monday night meetings. Mr. Haws and Mr. Lieuallen both expressed understanding that the persons who attended the Assessment Panel hearing were of the impression they could be heard at the Monday night meeting June 27. Assistant Manager said staff would look at the legal notices given for these meetings. Stan Long, City Attorney, _told Council it had just scheduled a hear- ing Monday night by the action taken by the two Council members re- questing to hold over the item. He said the further issue involved whether someone would make a motion, with two-thirds vote of the Council, to reopen testimony; then Council would have to decide to accept or modify the Assessment Panel report at that time. Mr. Delay noted, in regard to procedural questions, he wished - clarification on two items: 1 ) that Council not be requested 6/22/77 --2 Lt9Lf ,