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. ~ . y~u 10/12/70 II ' Ii :: I j! Mr. Fairchild accepted the award, and said his business was one capable of :1 I: utilizing the handicapped, and he had found them very helpful. I, Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and file Item IC of the Committee report. Motion carried. II. Brown Concession; Mall Plaza - At the July 27 Council meeting the Council approved the concept of a small concession in the block on Broadway between Willamette and Olive. A petition has been received from five businesses in the vicinity asking for recon- sideration. , Dr. Purdy suggested the Mall Activities Committee look into this matter. Mayor Ander- son was unsure whether this was the type of thing that committee would be concerned :: with. The committee will recommend guidelines for activities which the mall provides. I, Mr. Dave Hunt, Eugene Renewal Agency, agreed with Mayor Anderson. He reminded the A ~I Council that this matter had been before them in July because the contractor was about ~ to pour concrete, and it was necessary to install plumbing and conduit ,if such uses were to be permitted. There has been no agreement with Mr. Brown whether or not he will actually want his stand in this location. " There was discussion whether or not Mr. Brown actually wanted to locate on this spot. : When questioned, Mr. Brown said he was concerned how much the rent would be. Mr. I Hunt explained that there were many factors to consider, and that the Council would !, have to app~Qve any agreement. There are legal problems involved. M~s. Hayward felt the question was really what Council policy would be concerning location of businesses in the Mall. The City Attorney explained that there are legal problems with location of businesses in City property, especially since abutting businesses have objected. Councilman Williams suggested the City Attorney continue research on this question, i and in the event he finds the Council is not authorized to grant this permission, he draft legislation to submit to the legislature which would give City's this right. Mayor Anderson suggested that the Renewal Agency might take the responsibility to get this matter through the legislature. :; Mayor Anderson said no action would be taken on this petition until legal clarifi- cation was obtained as to uses of the Mall by commercial operations. " Mr. Hunt said the Renewal Agency could work out some agreement with Mr. Brown concerning a lease, and would bring it to the Council for approval. Mayor ffiderson suggested the petition be placed on file until a final determination is made on the agreement. III Dr. Purdy requested that ownership of abutting property be determined. Mr. Gerald Fields, owner of the Little King Sandwich Shop, asked the City to consider types of business and possible conflict. He pointed out that 25% of his business is soft drinks and coffee, and that Mr. Brown sells the same thing.' , Mayor Anderson said the matter will be brought back for further consideration when the e " legal problems have been clarified. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and file Item II of the Committee report. Motion carried. I : III. Council Procedures, Report - Councilman McDonald said the Council subcommittee appointed , by the Mayor had suggested agenda reorganization and a recommendation on procedure for filling committee vacancies. Mr. Williams said recommendations had been made regarding format of Council and Committee agendas. Mrs. Beal commented items from the Council and Mayor should still be included, , unless they involve a presentation. It was agreed that this procedure would be :: followed. I Councilwoman Hayward said this report had clarified appointment procedures, but she hoped it would not preclude appointment of Councilmen in the way the Council had acted in filling the last vacancy on the Council. It was explained that :1 this report did not set out hard and fast rules for council action, and that this same policy could be followed if the Council wished to do so. Dr. Pur9Y suggested an amendment to the Resolution setting out by-laws to incorporate suggestions in the report. ' , 4IJ There was discussion regarding expense allowances, and whether Councilmen should be. allowed a set fee for expenses. It was felt some citizens were precluded from runnlng 10/12/70 - 5 ...iIIII