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. B. ; Commercially-Zoned Land - Copies of inquiry from Councilmen Murray and Hershner ,with regard to amount of commercially-zoned land within the City were previously ;furnished other Council members. :Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Hershner that the inquiry be referred to the Plan- ning Commission for consideration and answers to the questions put forth. Councilman Murray explained that questions arose because of recent Council considera- tion of commercial zoning for riverfront property, although that is not the only 'situation; it is an example only. The inquiry was pointed toward the "demand" for : additional commercially-zoned property even though there appears to be a current , surplus available for development. Councilwoman Beal agreed that the questions presented need answers and thought Council referral would give sufficient priority to bring it to the top of the Commission's work load. Councilwoman Campbell noted her particular concern with provision for a bicycle easement through the north bank property and for taking of agricultural land for commercial use. Mayor Anderson stressed the importance of staff research and availability of data with regard to the exact amount of ,land now zoned commercial prior to a meeting between the Council and Planning Com- ; mission, this to allow a discussion of economical and planning problems rather I than one of philosophy. , , . Vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried unanimously. , C arnm 4/1]]/73 Appriove , c. ~. ----' Sculpture Symposium - Hope Pressman 'provided Council a roster of committee members and a brief description of the plan for holding a symposium in Alton Baker Park : during the summer of 1974 for sculptors of monumental works. She gave details : of the planned project which will attract internationally-known artists and : asked for Council support to bolster the committee's work in bringing the plan to fruition. e Specifically the Council was ,asked to give the City's support to the project, authorize submission of an application for $45,000 special grant from National Endowment for Arts for "Works of Art in Public Places," and consider funding in the amount of $20,000 for a sculpture for the City ($15,000 for an artist, $5,000 for per diem expenses). Through the grant and funding of artists by agencies, , individuals, and organizations it is hoped to gather the approximately $150,000 deemed necessary to underwrite the symposium. Those funding the artists will re- ceive the sculpture created for placement in surroundings suitable to the piece. ... Mrs. Pressman said permission has been obtained for use of Alton Baker Park for the symposium, and the County has expressed an interest in having a sculpture in the Park itself. Also, the Renewal Agency has expressed interest in choosing a site for a City sculpture. She added that the Arts Commission has worked with the Room Ta,: Allocation Committee which would probably be the natural source for funding an artist for the City. She realized City budget restrictions but felt the need for City support in terms of promoting the concept of the program. 'Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Keller that the Council express its approval , and support of the International Sculpture Symposium to be held in A1 ton Baker : Park and authorize the Mayor to request National Endowment Foundation funds and that he may do so in the name of the Council if so desired, and suggest that application to the Room Tax Allocation Committee as the most appropriate area in which to seek artist fundi~g. . Councilwoman Campbell did not want to rule out entirely the possibility of pro- viding funds in the City's budget should the Room Tax Cbmrndttee fund only a portion , Comm i of the requested money. 4Y11/73 ~ Vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carriedunanimous;l.y. Approve _r'L..- ,... '-- D. : Affidavit of Non-discrimination, Favorable Recommendation on New and Renewal I 'Liquor License Applications - Council merribers previo'usly received copies of letter from David Jordan, chairman of the Human Rights Commission, wi the' other information concerning court decisions, current legislation under consideration, and excerpts of the Federal constitution and local ordinance relative to affidavit procedure recommended by the Commission. Mr. Jordan said that the Human Rights Commission maintained its position that the City should express its disapproval of public sanction of discrimination by requiring an affidavit of non-discriminatory prac- ~ices for favorable ,recommendation on applications for liquor licenses, ~ither new or renewal. ~ " , 1.5 4/30/73 - 5