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""Il e Go~ I B-8 - An addition of the words "unless by special' permi t from the city of Eugene" has been suggested by the Eugene Downtown Association. Councilman Mohr felt this was not required, in view of the appeal route specified. City Manager pointed out that this addition would be necessary if the administration was to grant the permits. Mr. Mohr felt if a variance was'requested, this should come to Council. V.ince ,Farina, 1407 East 21st, felt there could be times when merchants wished to give I away some item as a promotion. They felt this should be allowable. I Mrs. Beal felt this should be ~ended to make clear that a political campaign during I the campaign period would'be permissable. Manager' pointed out that, unless a structlure I or facility was set up, this would be described as a permissible activity. He suggested e that the addition of "commercial purposes" would clarify this section. I j Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Mohr to add the words "for commercial purposes, unless by special permit by the city of Eugene." Paul Gratz felt this was not pertinent. That permission was already granted to organized groups, and that there were many activities that should be granted by special permit. I I Vote taken on motion. Motion carried. I I A short break was taken. I B-ll m Water features are for viewing purposes only - Mr. Gratz was concerned with the restriction on the fountain. Manager explained that it was recognized that it would be difficult to ,restrict people from dipping feet in the water, but none of, the fountains I were designed for this purpose, and hazards were involved which could result in damage suits against the City. The City was reluctant to use wording that would encourage people to engage in things which could be hazardous and could result in damage suits. It may be necessary to amend the section. B-12 - Dogs in mall area - EDA has suggested an addition to this section so that it will read: For sanitary and children safety reasons domestic animals, other than lead dogs for the blind, will not be permitted. Manager explained that there has been a prob&em with dogs in the play areas, and there I had seemed to be no solution other than prohibition of dogs in the mall area. I Mr. Ed Lynden, 288 Beford Lane, said the EDA wanted the same rules and regulations for I I the mall plaza that the rest of the city had. The rest of the city has a leash law, and such a law would certainly be reasonable for the mall. There have been many activities I and actions in the mall in the past year that would not be allowed in other parts of I the city. , \ I .~ Mr. Mohr pointed out to Mr. Lynden that the rules, as they now read, would permit no .; ,~., domestic animals in the mall. He asked if the EDA supported the present leash law~or the position that dogs would be allowed under no conditions in the mall. !I I I Mr. Lynden had felt dogs on leash could be permitted. Manager pointed out that the EDA I, commi ttee had requested this section for "sanitary and safety where children were 'I I concerned." 1 e I Mr. Ritchie clariillied that at a meeting when the EDA had considered the possibility of I I, allowing dogs on leash they had not known of the situation of damages involved in I the children's playground and the dangers involved from a sanitary standpoint. I II II Cindy Purkovitz suggested thatpeople bringing dogs ~o the mall be responsible for clean-up. II Irene McDonald, 2715 Terrace View, objected to the prohibition of dogs from the mall, II II but since she had paid a visit to the mall and viewed the problem, she was all in favor I I II of this regulation. I I i I I Molly Brennen was in favor of banning dogs from the mall, but felt that the section should I I I say "dogs." Manager agreed this might be wise. i I ,I After further discussion the Council consensus was that this section be left as written. II -I I: Therefore, no motion was required. II Ii B-l3 - Dealing with Sunday use of the Mall - EDA had suggested this be deleted. It may I I be necessary at some time to open downtown businesses on Suday. I I i i Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Teague that Section 13 be deleted. Motion carried. 1 C-2 - Commercial Temporary - EDA has suggested this be amended to read "no selling for I' private profit will be permitted on the mall and plaza except under G-l above." I e" II I I' ,I 6/14/71 - 5 ...