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but to give an opportunity to rescind these permits sh~~ld there be a flood of similar requests. There was no response other than that legal review would probably be necessary. . councilwoman Beal favored the idea of selling' flowers on the mall. She suggested a fee for commercial permi ts to cover the oost of increased maintenance and to lessen complaints from established businesses. She wondered whether the legisla- tion under which the existing popoorn stand was established was broad enough to permit rental of any space in the mall. Manager said Parks,Department did not recommend permit fees; they felt permits for mall USe would not create an increase in maintenance costs. Mayor Anderson left the meeting and Counc~l president_ ~eal .assum~d the .Ch,air. Other Cquncilmen felt allowing the permits would establish precedent and call for judgment as to type of businessey which would be allowed. Mr . Williams thought if serious oonstderation was~to be given to commercial uses on the "mall, a policy~ ~- statement with regard to those uses should be prepared and submitted to,public hearing. Mr. Keller moved seconded by Mr. Williams to deny the applications for permits for commercial use~ on the mall. . Councilman Murray didn't disagree with expressed reservations but he did feel the type of activities mentioned would enhance pedestrian use of the mall. Council- woman Beai referred to an article in an issue of Nation's Cities entitled "How To Bring A Dead, Dull Mall To Life" and its suggestions for increasing USe of pedes- trian malls. She suggested that the Mayor be asked to appoint a committee of downtown business people and Parks Department people to investigate the possi- bility of renting space and charging fees, following the outline of the article mentioned. She thought such-a committee mght create an interesting program which would be attractive and helpful to the business people,~'arid~the-fees--charged there- for could be earmarked to defray some of the parking charges:, against individual downtown businesses. Councilwoman Campbell and Councilman Hershner left the meeting. There was favorable reaction to the ~ecommendation but general agreement that action should be taken now on the Rix and Bahren permit requests with the idea that they could be resubmitted should r~gulations be established to allow com- ~ercial uses on the mall. Vote was taken on motion to deny the permits. Motion carried unanimoUSly. Councilmen Keller and Williams left the meeting. -- Mr. Murray moved seoonded by Mr. Wood to request the Mayor to appoint a oommi ttee to work with staff on the basis of the Nation's Cities article referred to by Councilwoman Beal. Motion carried unanimously. .._ -t~ -~,,--~ ~ .... LCOG Co-ordinating co;;nittoo, Schoo[Site Planning '- Mayor Ande'xson almounced the appointment of Councilman Wood as the City's representative on the joint oommittee. \ , K. Legislation - S.B.826, Councils qf GOvernment' - Mayor Anderson asked for expression of support from the Council on this legislation . The pill would not significantly affect the present operation of the yane Council of Governments. It was under- stood a copy of memo from LCOG outlining the legislation and a copy of the ,bill i itself would be forwarded to Council members before the April 9 meeting. M. Petition - Paving, sanitary and storm sewers within Schaller Estates Subdivision - 'Petitioned for streets entirely within the subdivision except for 180 feet to be assessed against property not represented on the petition. In answer to Council- , woman Beal, Public Works Director explained that the portion to be constructed out- side the subdivision will be a 'connection of two paved streets. He added that. that : portion was not paved in conjunction with the previous' subdivision but at some time'_i ; will have to be paved and assessed. L. ~- !III' \ Manager suggested acceptance of the petition to allow engineering work to proceed I and public hearing at time of contract award. Councilman Williams said he would , like to see a poll of owners of the property-abutting the lBO-foot section, and it was understood inquiry would be made to deternUne whether they do wish the im- ,provement. Councilwoman Beal thought the 'poll should be taken before engineering work commences in the event of a negative reply. Public Works Director felt that iifpetitions for street improvements filed as a routine matter with the filing of " subdivisions __~.re no,~ hg!2(;)E..~,!,th.e.]} subdivision filiT!~ sho~ld !!_e stoI!ped. Manager \\0 4/9/73- 13 \ ", :~,;'"C-amiiJ C-'~]/4l7~\ / . ApppaYf:l 'Comm 4/4/73 Affirm Camm 4/4/73 Affirm ,.i