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r l2ZZ e 9/14/70 ,-.. ....~----_...- --,.~_._-------.. ..._---~----- --- ~. II Ii I 'I I ~ I[ Mr. Ken Taylor, owner of KT's Restaurant, said he was not against the market, but that it was I I! I' I creating problems with blocking the entrance to his restaurant. " ! Mr. George Boenke, Boenke Printing, said a letter had been written from the Mall Rules Committee requesting a temporary cessation of the market until a proper location could be found. Manager said the letter would be read into the record at a more appropriate time in the discussion. Mr. Boyd Rasmussen, president of the Eugene Downtown Association, said he did not wish to speak in opposition, but he had been concerned whether city ordinances allowed such activities on city streets and sidewalks. I,: The City Attorney said city ordinances prevent commercial activities on sidewalks, alleys and streets. The present site of the Saturday Market is lOth and Oak Overpark, which is a parking structure but does have commercial uses on the ground floor. This location does not violate any city ordinances, Mr. Rasmussen said one location which had been suggested was the parking area of city hall, e !, which is not used on Saturday. I, Mr. George Skeie, 400 West 22nd, felt it was unfair to businesses in the area to have a market in front of the overpark. Mr. Stan Simmons felt it was unfair to allow a certain group to use this area for an extended I l' period of time. The eity Manager.said the City Hall had been considered as a location for the market, and that ': I when the City Council looks at other locations, this should be considered. ! The City Manager read a letter from Mr. James Longwood, chairman of the Mall Rules Committee, which recommended suspension of operation of the Saturday Market\0n_~p~lic land until such time as the committee has formulated recommendations for regulation of all commercial type activities in the Mall. Councilman Williams asked Mr. Longwood how long it would take for regulations to be formulated for functions in the mall. Mr. Longwood said much groundwork has been done, but it could be some time before they were prepared. They would hope to be ready before the mall was in use. !i !' Councilwoman Hayward felt the committee might rule on such things as the appropriateness of " having this activity outdoors during the rainy months. Mr. Longwood agreed this might be practi cal. In answer to Councilman Williams the City Manager said there are problems with blocking of " entrances, parking, eetc., which are difficult to control in this location, but would not be 'I such a problem in a different location. Mr. John Rutledge explained that staff contact had been with Mrs. Lottie Streisinger, and that many problems had been ironed out with her. I Mrs. Lottie Streisinger, Rt. 4, Box 311, said she had been trying to police and control the market herself. The Craftsman's Guild had sponsored organization of the Saturday Market, but she had done all the coordinating since it had been in operation. She had requested police patrolmen and food inspectors inspect the area and report violations. Those vending had done ,. their best to comply with all regulations. Dr. Purdy said he was in favor of using the area around City Hall for the market. He felt the '! Rhododendron Festival had been most successful and that this would be an ideal location. Mrs. e Streisinger s.aid City Hall could be used, but that they would lose the advantage of people , casually dropping in. " " I, Mrs. Hayward suggested that discussion of the location was not germaine to the issue, and could i be resolved at another time. She felt during the time of the proposed extension the staff could discuss this with Mrs. Streisinger and come to some conclusion about an appropriate location. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to amend the main motion regarding the six month extension to allow only a three month extension. Mr. Williams said he hoped regulations for " operation of the market could be formulated and adopted within that period of time. Mr. McDonald was not sure this was a proper location for the market, even for three months time. He would prefer it be moved to another location. Mr. Williams explained that he was proposing three months as the outside period in which a new location would be decided upon. I" Question was called for. Vote taken on amendment for extension of three months. Motion carried unanimously. Vote taken on main motion as amended. Motion carried with Mr. McDonald voting no. i, Short break taken. - 9/14/70 - 3 ~