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135 e 6/8/70 r- II Ii rj I, I :; II ;1 \: !! " I' I[ 'I II II 'I !! I: 'I p 'I I, !I II II ~ I II I. ii :i il II !I ii II il :1 Ii 'I II II 1/ II :1 II II i I .A:_'Audit'ori.lll~-:~~ort - Auditorium Associati,on has requested the Council respond to a Summary Report Space Facilities Program distributed previously. This will be scheduled for the next committee meeting so that the Council can review the material before that time. I 'Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and file I!:em 4 of the Committee. report. Motion carried. 5. Electrical Code Hearing. June 1 - A letter from the Nat~opal Elect~ical 'Code Committee was distributed to the Council for study before the hearing. Councilman Mohr suggested that some format be devised to prevent oral dispu~es, and repetition of testimony already heard. Councilwoman Hayward, subcommit,tee member, said the information originally distributed by the staff outlines the disagreement, which is whether to have local amendments to the national code. City Manager agreed the dispute is over a matter of policy. He suggested that at the hearing all peop~e address the chair, and that there be a pro and con presen- tation. e There was further discussion about conduct of the hearing, and whether a written record from proponents and opponents would be required. Councilman Williams requested a statement from the subcommittee as to the issues. This would give parties involved advance notice that the Council wanted additional information and not a rehearing of informa!:ionalready receiv~d. I For action on this item, see page I of these minutes. 6. Traffic Patterns Surrounding the Mall - Problems have arisen in connection with construc- tion of the mall which necessitate changes in traffic patterns. City Manager requested temporary authority to approve changes, apprising the Council of such changes at sub- sequent meetings. Councilman Williams was concerned that the Council was signing away this kind of power, even on a temporary basis, He suggested the Manager could circulate a request to Council for signature and approval. Mrs. Hayward said the Manager's request was not without precedent, and she felt this could be done temporarily. I i I II Ii II I d II 'I I lj I, II 11 II 'I II I, 'I II I I I Mayor Anderson agreed, and suggested the City Attorney prepare an ordinance to give the Manager this authority. Dr. Purdy felt that only things of major concern should come to the Council for approval. City Manager said anything done would be subject to Council appeal. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and file I~em,6 of the Committee report. Motion carried. I . 7. Budget Election - Since the City, budget was defeated, the budget committee and Council will have to meet to arrive at a decision when the next budget request will be submitted. I Council agreed to meet May 28 at 7:30 with the budget committee to consider the matter of a budget election. Mayor Anderson suggested that the Council and Budget Committee become very active in support of the budget and campaign for its passage. e Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and file Item 7 of the Committee report. Motion carried. >-~ - - . -- -. -- - .- _.~~,-. .., - -~. ,:...~~. ,.~ 'Meeting- hefaJu!1~~~1,;-:f970;' -:: <-,- ~~. ~ . "----:. - - _ ____-.......0..- ~---"~-- Present: Mayor Anderson; Councilmen Teague, Purdy, Williams, Hayward and Mohr; City Manager and staff; and others. I !I II " tJ :1 II " I: II \1 il :i I. Items from Mayor and Council a. Standards for Licensing Taverns in City,- Councilman Mohr requested the City Attorney to give a report on the possibility of establishing a city licensing ordinance for retail malt beverage outlets, develop standards for establishing licensing and revocation, and what the status of the city is under home rule powers ~ b. New Revenue Sources - Councilwoman Hayward requested that staff check with the State Tax Commission regarding the pessibility of putting a city income tax measure on the November general election ballot. I. City Manager said the Tax Revenue Committee will have this information for the Council. ,/ 6/8/70 4 I II ;1 e ~