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e --, .131 4/27 /70 I e I I - I e There was Council discussion whether approval would be given for a trial Saturday Market on May 9. Many Councilmen felt a trial market should be approved for one ?aturday, and the results assessed before continuing on a permanent basis. Mr. Con Amacher'questioned whether the Council had authority to grant use of right of way. Since this is an assessment district, those properties being assessed for that property should be asked whether they approve. City Manager explained that it was proposed to have a Market on the set-back area on the west side of lOth and Oak Overpark. Title to this property lies with the City, and the City Council has the legal right to grant use of space. The report indicates Mr. Hult has given his approval. Mr. WesMorgan said he represented Mr. Nils Hult, and that his feeling had been favorable to a Saturday Market. They felt it should be given a trial. Mrs. Hayward seconded by Mrs. Beal amended the motion to say the Council authorized a Saturday Market May 9, 1970, after which the Council will review the matter. Mr. McDonald objected to this amendment, saying he felt the merchants would not be given proper notice of this approval. , Marcia Dahlquist felt this was a chance to improve the downtown area, and would benefit those living in the downtown area. Mayor Anderson said_he was in favor of the proposal, and felt it should be required to meet the standards of the 'communi ty', Vote taken on motion to amend. Motion carried with Councilman McDonald voting no. I I I Ii , I I I II II I Vote taken on main motion as amended. Motion carried. since it was assumed the ordi- would be passed, that this She also suggested allowing them. ~':4 . Statement for Voter's Pamphlet - Councilwoman Beal felt, nance proposed for establishment of collective bargaining statement should say "adopted" rather than "anticipated." firemen to have equal space in the pamphlet at no cost to Councilwoman Hayward for this statement. funds for both sides reminded the Council that they had decided not to use public funds The City Manager questioned setting a precedent of using public of any issue. Councilman Mohr concurred.' Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the Council place the first paragraph of the statement in the voters pamphlet at voters expense as an analysis, and that the five position statements be inserted not at public expense. Motion carried. I II II I I I Mr. Williams explained he had not moved to amend the statement because he disliked forecasts. 'Mrs. Beal suggested that, if the ordinance is adopted before printing of the statement, the wording could then be changed. 5. Authorization of Study of Neighborhood Renewal Plan for East-Central Univesity Area - Mr. Stan Wolfe introduced a group from the University who were part of the "Can Man Survive" group. They have been studying the area in question, and compiling information. They offered cooperation to provide a better living environment in the area, and felt students, owners and residents in the area should have a say in what is being developed. Mr. James Pearson, Planning Commission member, welcomed the input of these young people, and assured them the Commission would be delighted to have that kind of activity on campus, and to see what they have in mind. The Council discussed the relations hip of this study with the E-SATS Program. Manager ~xplained the relationship of the two studies. Planning Director said they felt they had to determine whether the route was going through, and the impact. Decisions would have to be made on land use around the central area. 6. Report pn Employment Discrimination - Mrs. Beal asked that this item be placed on a later agenda, when the Council would have ample time to discuss it. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive, and file Items 5 and 6 of the Committee report. Motion carried. i*Mr. McDonald moved I; seconded byMr. Teague to approve Item 4 of the Committee report. There was Council discussion about the Council statements and whether they would be at public expense, and if not, who would pay for them. Mrs. Beal felt since this was a political statement, it should carry a political disclaimer, saying who p~id for it, and who is responsible for it. Mayor Anderson explained that the second half of the statement could be signed by Councilmen who approved of it. Ii I' Ii !! After further discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. Motion carried. 4/27/70 8 .....