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Mr. Delay had no opposition to asking the Human Rights Commission \ , for it> opinion. He questioned where Council was procedurally. Ms. Smith felt Council should wait until the petition was received -- before taking any further action. ~ Mr. Bradley moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, to take the motion off the table and refer the matter to the Minority Commission. Mr. Williams raised the Question of whether Council should be in- volved in endorsing one commercial enterprise versus another. He felt this to be an improper area and a frivolous waste of Council's time, noting that Council should be more concerned in dealing with local meaningful issues such as street paving and financing City's work. Mr. Haws felt there should be some restraints on government as well as certain restraints on human behavior, noting he was opposed to what was happening in South Africa. He felt perhaps the Commission coul d make a recommendati on back to Councn. Mr. Delay felt as an elected body that Council had the same responsibility as individuals in society. Opposing the financing of a country which practices oppressive human rights he felt not to be a frivolous matter at all. Vote was taken on the motion, which carried, with -all Councilors present voting aye except Williams and Smith voting no. E. Budget Committee Appointment--Mr. Bradley recommended reappointment of Rosalie Lemert, 10 East 40th, to the Budget Committee for a term ending 12/31/80. -- Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to approve the appointment. Motion carried unanimously. F. Annexation Report--Manager noted distribution of the report to Council, with discussion to be held December 21, with the Planning Commission in attendance. G. Change in Agenda Order--Manager suggested Item X, Taxicab deregu- lation, be discussed after Item III on the agenda, noting there were persons in the audience wishing to testify. H. Meeting Schedule for January--Manager said regular Monday night meetings were scheduled for January 9 and 23, with the Hayor's "State of the City" address on the 9th, making the 23rd meeting fairly heavy. There would be four regular Wednesday meetings during the month of January. II. Wastewater Management Service District Formation--Memo distributed. Manager said the Commission had reached a crucial point in establishing a wastewater County service district, noting the hard work and length of time that had gone into reaching this point. The Commission is now (- , 12114/77--2 q~u