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In answer to Mrs. Campbell's question as to whether funds would be taken away from other necessary programs such as Planned Parenthood, Health, Child Care, etc., e Judge Allen said there are no financial proposals at this time; it is necessary to set up an organization first and the governmental enti ties involved 'will be responsible for setting priorities. Manager said the question is whether the City would be willing to operate the program if it is funded for an overhead fee covering costs without any comndtment to its funding at this time. Dave Pompel, Parks staff, and Councilman Bradshaw remarked on the program in existence in the Bethel area administered by the Ci ty through grant funds :.... - its success and acceptance by that neighborhood. Councilman Williams expressed concern about authorizing administration of a pro- gram before giving permission for its implementation and asked if details of the Bethel program's operation could be made available. I Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that if further examination of details of this program prove it worthwhile and if the City decides to fund it to a modest degree the Council would be willing to authorize the Parks Department to manage the program. In answer to Mrs. Campbell, Judge Allen said it is not contemplated to involve LCOG in the functioning of this program. e Councilman Bradshaw invited Council members to a grand opening ThurSday, Novem- ber 9, of the branch library in the Bethel area which he said is a result of the community/school program there, and said people in the Bethel schools would welcome visits and questions from Council members on details of the program. Comm 11/8/72 I Vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried unanimously. Approve B. Mall Photography Permit - Eugene Downtown Association - Eugene Downtown Associa- tion applied for permit to allow a commercial photographer to take pictures of children visiting Santa Claus on the downtown mall from November 11 through December 23. Council authorization is required for commercial activities on the mall. Staff sees no reason to object other than possible questions from people who may wish to compete for the opportunity to engage in the photography opera- tion. Time element is involved in that proper equipment must be acquired and arrangements made with a photographer. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Teague to approve the permit as requested. Mike Feig, speaking for the Downtown Association, answered Mrs. Campbell's question with regard to method of selecting a photographer. He said special equipment is required and people have to be contacted who will be willing to .. do the work. He said bids could be asked for but it would crowd them for time. Councilman Hershner asked whether the EDA will receive any part of the profit from the sale of pictures and whether the charge is made at the discretion of the person who undertakes the work. Mr. Feig replied that there will be about 259 per picture profit after paying the expense of film, mailing, and assistant to take orders, etc., which profit will go to charitable organizations; EDA will receive nothing from the operation. In answer to Councilman Williams, Mr. Feig said there would be no interference with parents wishing to take pictures, nor would there be any selling. The service will be for those wishing pictures who do not have cameras with them. Comm 11/8/72 Vote was taken on the motion to approve the permit. Motion carried unanimously. Approve C. Auto Wrecker License, Gunderson White Trucks, Inc., 2200 West 6th Avenue - Re- quested renewal of license, staff has no objection. Comm Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mr. Williams to recommend approval of the license. 11/22/72 Motion carried unanimously. Approve D. 'Commercial Permit, Downtown Mall - Request was received from Marsha Reinertson, - Route 4, Box 246, for permit to sell mistletoe in the mall on Saturdays from November 25 to December 23. Manager suggested blanket authorization to permit - :this type of traditional activity rather than considering each request individuallY'i Mrs. Beal asked whether this authorization would permit Saturday Market type : :merchandise to be sold on the mall. Manager suggested restricting the permits to I 'the sale of traditional Christmas type items to allow better control of commercial activities in the mall. ~- .----.----.,.----:~'".-::.:--- ...,....'""; .::--. 344 11/27(72 - 10