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r-- s e 1/12/70 f. Budget Committee - Mrs. Hayward received from Councilman Williams a recommendation tor appo~ntment of Stanley Vance, 2835 Capital Drive, as Freeholder for Ward 2, for a term expiring 12/31/72. Mrs.. Hayward moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to.appoint Mr. Vance to the budget committee. Motion carried. moved seconded by Mr. Teague that the Council approve the foregoing appointment. Motion I Mr. McDona ld carried. g. Annual Audit - The Manager distributed copies of the Annual Audit prepared by Lybrand, Ross and Montgomery for the period ending June 30, 1969. If there are any questions, Council may schedule discussion for a future committee meeting. h. Chin;u Sister City Committee - Mrs. Catherine Lauris requested the Manager to extend an invitation to the Council to attend an informal reception celebrating the 9th Anniversary of Eugene's affiliation with Chinju, Korea, at the home of Mayor and Mrs. Anderson, Friday, January 9, 1970. i. Ordinance, Palmistry - Mrs. Hayward asked for a repo~t ~n enforcement of an ordinance relating to palmistry, and whether this Ordinance makes sense. e The Manager suggested that the Ordinance be reviewed during the codification process. In answer to Dr. Purdy, the Manager said the City has contracted with the Bureau of Governmental Research to codify the ordinances. They have been reviewed, sorted, and are now being individually studied by the attorney doing the work. The Mayor's Committee to review the criminal section of the .Code has been meeting with the Bureau Attorney on codification. Policy questions will be referred to the Council for decisions. This should be completed by the end of this calendar year. It will .be in loose leaf form, printed by the City, so it can be kept up to date on a weekly basis. I Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and place on file Items 19, lh and Ii. The Manager said since the committee mee~ing he had received m~teri~~ from the codification attorney, who had questioned the purpose of the .ordinance concerning palmistry. The City Attorney said he would report ~o the Council on this' Ordinance. Vote taken on motion as stated. Motion carried. 2. Progress Report, Lane County Auditorium Association - Mr. Lee Bishop, Chairman of the Auditorium Committee, said he had asked Mr. Ed Ragozzino to report to the Council. Mr. R gozzino said the consulting team has been selected. Potential users of the facility have met. Concept seminars will be held January 15 and 16, with the consulting team and potentia 1 users. Several individuals have requested that film facilities be included, and this aspect has been pr~gramed into the architects plan. Mr. Don Lutes, Architect, said he has done sit~ confirmation study, the general location has been fixed, and it is very well located. Parking is ~ne of the critical elements. It is hoped some plans can be worked out for joint use of parking. In answer to Dr. Purdy, Mr." ~utes said they have been studying): methods of providing park- ing in fringe areas, and bu~sing patrons to the auditorium. I Mr. John ~mundsen, Architect, explained the design concept and additional firms employed for the team. In answer to Mr. Williams, Mr. Amundsen said facilities in other cities had been oriented to performing arts - the concept of this facility is multiple use, and use both day and night. Broad utilization will strengthen economic viability. In answer to Councilman Mohr, Mr. Ragozzino said the Council will be called upon to make decisions regarding the new facility. A potential user may appeal to the City Council. . Mr. Ragozzino said the Association is on schedule and hopes plans can be completed in time for voter consideration. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and place on file Item 2 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 3. Council By-Laws - Dr. Purdy suggested Page 4, 3b should be amended to include provision for 24 hour public notice of any executive session. Dr. Purdy suggested under "Council Procedures" that prov~s~on for presentation."ofmotions by President and Vice President should be restricted to regular sessions of the Council. After further discussion about public notification, it was decided to provide for 24 hour public notice under 3d. This could be accomplished.by announcement at the regular meeting, or other notice, if a meeting was not held. I After discussion, it was agreed these revisions should be made. 1\ I' ~ ,:. ..... : I Councilman Williams suggested in 5b, Page 3, second sentence should be reworded to say "It should avoid invoking the finer points...." - Mayor Anderson suggested a change be made in Section 5c on Page 3 so that the intent 1/12/70 - 5 ----'