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0' F. Meeting Announcements-- Room Tax Committee, 4 p.m., November 8, 1978, Mayor1s Office. e Part II of the Community Goals Mini-Conference, Thursday, November 9, 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers. G. Appointments to Boards and Commissions--Manager noted the citizen interest applications are to be submitted by 5 p.m., Monday, November 13, 1978. Those will be transmitted to Council Friday, November 17. It is hoped that at the Wednesday, November 22 meeting, Council could schedule a process for interviews for making those appointments. II. Kiosks on the Mall--Memo distributed Charles Kupper, HCC Director, said the matter had first been brought to Council three years ago. The Mall Shops Committee gave a status report which was accepted by Council. After that acceptance, the issue of temporary shops on the Mall was put into limbo. Several months ago, Council authorized push carts on the Mall which have been very successful. Because of this success, there has been interest in a program for perma- nent improvements. A committee consisting of Downtown Development Board, Eugene Downtown Association, Parks Department, and Eugene Renewal Agency members met several times. They discussed the issue regarding permanent kiosks. The major problem is financing of the kiosks. It was deci ded the Council should give direction. - The issues involved the following: An attempt to create a permanent commercial space for a kiosk on the Mall directly west of the fountain; approval for authorizing space for public bidding; and approval of a method for financing. Mr. Kupper recognized the memo from the Finance Director suggesting that use of existing Downtown Development District funds be used for such construction. However, there was some concern of borrowing the money for only one year and thus not allowing amorti- zation over a period of time. In response to a question from Mr. Hamel, Mr. Kupper said the price per unit would depend on whether the City or a private developer would do the construction. The City had estimated a cost of $20,000 for 300 square feet, including utilities; however, it might be possible that a private developer could do it more cheaply. Dr. Robert Loomis, President of the Downtown Development Board, said there was a possibility ODD funds could be used for financing. However, he noted there were other projects that had higher priority. There was some concern about paying back the $20,000 in one year and not being able to amortize the debt. He said the Board would have to consider the possibility in light of its priorities. He felt the Board would rather amortize the debt over a period of time. Mr. Kupper mentioned one problem regarding a private developer assuming the financing. He said there was a possibility a bank might not loan e' 11/8/78--2 '21