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\. .~ j;27 e 3/22/71 I: ii ,: Ii I' " I: :! Mr. Mohr was confused as to the 10% service charge as stated in the,~eport. He questioned whether this charge was made in addition to the regular operating costs. 'I I, \i I' I Mr. Teague questioned the meaning of miscellaneous contractual services. The Manager stated these ~e~lces~include out-of-pocket expen~~s to Diamond Parking Service. Mr. Teague also asked _~w1ie:Ehe:&~:'aAyexcess income over $250 . earned. by the Overpark would revert to the members " - '_ .-::::->- --<.,.---,r;' _ _ ,. _ . ~- - -~. -~ the a"ffises5m~I1tftd.i_s.t:d'cS' Mr. !1CKinley said that this excess would be applied against the principarliaym~nf;g;~of the assessment district. of:: I' 'I " 'I ~ I 'I !: I The City Manager_~ugg~sted that, since there seemed to be ~~Qfysion reg~ding the expenditures category of the f~~~nq~al report, .- he would direct his staff to break the report down into more detailed statemeitts for presentation to the Council at a later date. file Q. 3/10/71 Legislation Concerning:Gun Control; Exemption of Real Property From Ad Valorem Taxes; Tax Increase for Cities; OLCC Re Liquor Permits; Explosives Bill; Raw Milk Issue - 1. The City Manager indicated that HB 1889 pertaining to gun control will soon be scheduled for public hearing and he suggested an analysis of the bill and its effect on the ti~y be made if the Council was interested in inves:ttigating this issue. Andy Jordan s;{;ated that J this bill is part of an extensive Criminal Code Revision package. e Mayor stated his feeling that the ,Council now has an ample package of legislation to deal with and he therefore suggested it set a limit on its activities in the legislative pro- cess in order to protect the effectiveness of those activities. I Andy indicated that the bill seeks to control the sale and possession of firearms, includ- ing rifles and pistols alike and that it would vest authority for the issuance of permits and certificates, as well as enforcement in the State Police. Since there seemed to be no further comment, the Mayor suggested the issue be tabled and directed Andy to assess the bill's effect on City interests. 2. Andy Jordan ~~$1?ep ~nie_-br4~a to o~tline the purposes of HB 1700 and SB 126. He said it gives the Highway Commn'-sion powers of condemnation for land to be set aside for recreation trails. It appropriates money for such trails and provides tax exemption status for pri- vate landowners who would provide the needed land. HB 1700 would provide the appr.opriation of funds from the State Highway Commission in that 1% of its annual budget would be set aside for trails along highways, roads and streets. Andy felt the Highway Commission may likely support these bills. Mrs. Campbell requested that notification of. the bills' hearing dates be given to a staff member in order that the Council be assured someone will testify on its behalf. She also ., suggested that theaty meet with the County Commissioners and explore the possibility of joint testimony. 3. Andy briefly outlined SB 366 relating to exemption of real property from ad valorem taxa- tion. Andy stated that this bill affects Riverfront and Park Development, Inc., which purchases and holds property along the Willamette River for Park and Recreation purposes. Mayor Anderson then suggested that, although the basic concept of the bill was good, safe- guards might be writ!en rpto the bill in order to protect that concept. I 4. Andy further stated that the bill providing for a 3% tax increase for cities, counties and schools had been introduced and would be heard on March 29th, at which time Mayor Anderson will testify. HB 1500 requiring OLCC to abide by city recommendations for denial of liquor permits will be heard Friday, March 12th and HB 1112 dealing with explosives will ;, I, be heard on Thursday, March 11th. A staff member will testify and present amendments re- lating to responsibili ty of enforcement. J! e Mrs. Campbell asked Andy if a list of city supported bills had been given the Lane County legislators and Andy replied this has been done. I, 5. f1r. ~1ohr questioned the ,status of the raw milk issue. still being discussed. The Ci ty .'1anager replied it was file R. Corrections to the minutes of March 8, 1971 are as follows: 1. Page 1, II. Public Hearing, Paragraph 5 - "The general conclusion of the Planning Commis- sion was in error in finding this development would result in a stable environment for living for people now in the neighborhood. 271 persons signing the petition opposed this complex, and there are now more who are opposed to this type of construction as part of their neighborhood." 2. Page 2, Paragraph 13 - "He agreed that, if the density was computed on 3.2 acres, they would still oppose the project." I I' ;! S. Bills for the period March 8 through March 22, 1971 were presented and read: j! , ~ ' " 3/22/71 - 7 e ~