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Molly Anderson, 870, Lariat Drive, member of the Human Rights Commission, supported the need for such a resolution but was concerned with the procedures involved. A specific problem of the moment, she said, was with regard to a letter addressed to House Speaker Eymann and Senate President Boe con'cerning creation of a State Human Rights Commission patterned somewhat after the cities' organization, the League of Oregon Cities. Should this group become a reality it would concern itself with legislative activity. Mrs. Anderson wonders what course should be taken if conflict of interest occurs between the State organization and the Council. She asked for the Council's approval of the letter and for support in future matters which may come in participating in a State organization. 1- Councilman Williams said the resolution does not preclude members of the Human Rights Com- mission as individuals stating that they favor creation of a State Commission, but unless that statement is. approved hu,the Councll :tt cannot 'lie s.tated as the position' of the Human E..igni:s. Ccimini~on,i:ts;el;f. ,wttIi.;r>e;gard t<;l tli.eH State o;r>gantzation 'sheing patterned ,after tIie League ',cf Oregon Ci:tteS',"Er. 'W:tJ.l.tains- said it would not' be~degiraI:;le :Eor'variouS ,in- Slt.ttuttons- on tOBir own, to go Defore tne Legislature. Ratoher :they should recommend policy to.tn..e Executive Committee or tne League of Oregon' Cities-. , Any other procesS-would be a ~ajo;r>subject fordiscussion~ ' , COUnc::tlwoman Beal said she does not feel the League is the proper place through which to funneltestbnony to the Legislature. 1!layor Anders.oncalled discussion back to considera- ttonofthe resolution itself~ Councilman Wood commented that: in the event of disagreement between a State organization and the Council, it would be the responsibility of the Council to resolve rather than the Commission if it were speaking for the City. Mrs. Anderson said her position is that she doesn't want to enter into discussion about a State organization without City backing. Mayor Anderson said the situation would be the same as in any other Statewide organization. Representatives of City organizations can endorse concepts as individuals to the point where purpose or intent ,of the organization requires a 'City statement of position. Council approval does give a certain degree of weight ,but it may be desirable to wait until ob- jectives and purposes are defined to decide whether alignment with a group is desired. He said if the organization is developed and policy set, then it should be brought back to the Council for final approval. ' . H. -I Gi:fto[ Land' t'o Ci'ty, -Spencer's 'Butte Park, Pruett - Parks Director pOinted out on a map property at the northwest corner of Spencer's Butte Park recently purchased by the City with Federal matching funds from Charles and Mildred Pruett. The . Pruetts have now given the City an additional three to four acres to round out the . tract. Staff recommends acceptance of the gift with expression of appreciation to the Pruetts. Parks Director estimated value of the land at about $15,000. Mrs. Beal questioned the high value. It was explained that the property is timbered , and fronts on Wil1arrette Street, a very desirable location for subdivision. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to accept the gift and direct the Manager : to send a letter of appreciation to the Pruetts. Motion carried unanimously. Com . ,1/17/73 , · .Approve 1. 1971-72 Audit - Manager asked Council if meeting was desired wi th Lybrand, Ross . Bros. & Montgomery to discuss their 1971-72 audit report. He expressed pleasure and pride in the Finance Department's operation and said there is no question but that ! the City's financial administration is in excellent condition. Consensus of Council , members was that there was no need to meet with the auditors. -- , Councilman Wood inqui red about a money item in the audi tors' letter. Manager sai d in the past the auditors have suggested City could gain revenue by having daily calculation of interest due on assessment colle,ctions. At the time the audit was made, this was a hand operation. It has since been computerized and is on a daily basis. Mr. Williams nr:>ved seconded by Mrs. Beal to accept the 1971-72 audit without ; public meetings in that regard. Motion carried unaninr:>us1y. Corom further 1:117/73 Approve 'In answer to Councilman Keller, Manager said the audit report is public i.nformation available to anyone who wishes it. J. Council Minutes, December 11, 1972 as circulated. Approve K. {Resolution, Ratification Women's Ricjhts AmEmdment -' C0U11Ci.1~o;;;;' B~a1 di~tributed ,to Council members copy of resolution which would request the Oregon Legislative !Assemb1y to'ratify the Women's Rights Amendment to the U.S.Constitution with all dispatch. She a~ked that it be scheduled for cOmnUttee action January 17, 1973. Comm 1/10/73 ~ Affirm .- 2.) 1/22/73 - 12