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,...- 133 e .I II 3. Saturday Market - Mrs. George Streising~r~ member of SCORE committee, recommended estab- lishment of an open air "Saturday Market" for downtown Eugene. She suggested that it occupy space adj acent to the parking structure, and that it be 'allowed to occupy space in the mall when it is completed. . The matter has been discussed with the City Attorney, and this is prohibited by ordinance on the public right of way, and would require amendment. Mrs. Streisinger suggested that arts and crafts and local produce could be marketed in such a way. . I Dr. Purdy felt this could be an asset to the downtown, but he felt licensing procedures should be investigated, and arrangements made for clean-up. Mr. Gribskov agreed, and felt-there ~hould be controls in types of booths, and that they should be in keeping wi th the mall. I I I Mr. Bob Thomas, Eugene Renewal Agency ;..gave.the backgrounddof the request for a Saturday Market, and said designers of the mall had suggested uses for the square. The City Council would have to make decisions on types of uses and administration of space. Mr. Everett Smith, PresI@ent of SCORE, appointed a committee to look into this suggestion, and the legal aspects. He felt permission should be given to try it for a month or so, and then look at it again to find what problems had developed. e Mayor Anderson felt a member of the city staff could be designated to work with Mrs. Streisinger on any problems that might come up. Mr. Vince Farina suggested the Council should look into some things before taking action, such as a demonstrated need for this type thing and who would be served. He said he was in favor of activities in the downtown area, but felt many problems could be raised by this sort of use. I Mr. Rasmussen, president of the downtown association, felt'there were some good points to this suggestion, but he concurred with Mr. Farina's objections, and suggested the Council move slowly. Councilman Mohr said the Council has agreed to provide maintenance for the mall. Council= man Williams was concerned about the city providing free rental space in the downtown area. Councilwoman Hayward felt this should be limited to goods produced in the community. Mr. Bill Wooten felt the City should be concerned and support local production. ,I I I I r II ,\ !l I I 'I I I I Mr. Lance Carden felt it might be in the best interest of the downtown merchants to back this sort of market. Mayor Anderson was only concerneddthat the markethbe operated properly, and was a credit to the community. He suggested that temporary guidelines be established. The City Manager suggested a person or groupCof persons be named to take responsibility for resolving problems and making decisions. Mrs. Streisinger said she would be willing to take on ~ome responsibility, especially with regard to crafts. She was not too familiar with the produce people. I~ Manager suggested Mrs. Streisinger be designated, and she could select others to assest her. Dr. Purdy suggested that a committee composed of a Council member, downtown merchant, member of the renewal agency, Mrs. Streisinger, arid of city administration be formed to set up definite rules. Mr. Smith felt this would be superfluous. This would be a small, piiliot project. '~ Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the Council designate Mrs. Streisinger, and illyone she chooses, to work with city staff to work out details of a Sa~urday Market. JIn.answer to Mr. McDbnald, the Mayor said this did not assume a Saturday Market had been given approval of the City Council. II II Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to amend the motion to add that a committee composed of a downtown merchant, city council member, member of city staff and member of renewal agency be formulated. Mrs. Beal felt another committee would just cause delay. After discussion, a vote was taken on the amendment. Dr. Purdy, Mr. McDonald and Mr. Williams voted in favor; Mr. Mohr, Mrs. Hayward, Mr. Gribskov and Mrs. Beal against. Motion to amend failed. I Vote taken on main motion. Motion carried. Mr; ~cDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to approve Item 3 of the Committee report. Motion carried. The City Manager said Mrs. Streisinger had met with staff and started to resolve some of the problems which h~d concerned Council. A proposal was distributed to Council outlining plans for an initial Saturday Market. e ~ 4/27 /70 - 7