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p .1Ji;sEing Warnings, Swimming Pools - Councilman Wood wondered whether' it would be ~ " possible to post warnings with regard to possibility of ear infection from swim- \ ,ming in the City's poo~s. Manager said the problem had come to staff's attention . :and several doctors were asked about it. Ear infection is not an uncommon problem~ ,with children swimming often. Some children are susceptible to the infection from' the combination of chemicals and bacteria in the water. However, it is not a serious problem and can be easily cleared away. Parks Department has been asked 'to prepare a news release to make parents aware of the'situation. Posting at Comm , pools has not been discussed. It was understood it would be taken up with staff 7/25/73 i File to ensure parents' awareness of the problem without creating a panic situation , wi th regard to the swimming pools. ; Q. Picnic, International Co-operation Committee - Council was reminded of potluck Comm picnic at Skinners Butte Park on Tuesday, July 31, 1973, 6:00 p.m. The picnic 7/25/73 lis for 12 Japanese students and their sponsor to which the Mayor and members of File the Council and families are invited. R. Request for Permit to Operate Permanent Garage Sale, Stathakis - Manager explained staff's position with regard to previous request from George Stathakis for per- mission to operate a consignment-type sale of used merchandise at 350 VanBuren Street. The zoning ordinance provides for operation of an auction house at that location and Mr. Stathakis has obtain~d an auction license from the City. However, State law requires licensing of both auction mart and auctioneer plus bonding, which process would take a minimum of two weeks. The zoning ordinance does not allow operation of the business at that location for sale of used merchandise as . proposed. Rezoning the property or amending the zoning ordinance to allow the operation at that location would take from six weeks to two months with no assur- ance at the end of that~.tiJ!le that the action on the requests would be favorable. Manager said there appears to be no alternative at this timealTow1.iig Mr. Sta- thakis to operate in the immediate future without following one of the procedures outlined. John Watkinson of the City Attorney's office was introduced for re- sponse to any questions. ~==-,=- ~ Councilman MUFr~y arrived at the meeting. ~--/ ---=~-'---"""'-~._- Councilwoman Beal asked about possibil--i.ty_ of amending the zoning ordinance to provide for a conditional use permit under which Mr. Stathakis' operation could be carried on, and whether there would be a fee for that type permit. Manager explained the procedure and time necessary for an amendment. Planning Director said the fee would be $75. He added that there has been no discussion of this in the Planning Department other than to identify the zone in which the proposed operation would be. Mr. Stathakis felt his operation would not come under the category of selling used merchandise nor that it would be an auction since he was taking goods on consignment to help people dispose of unwanted items. He felt it would be a .- service to the qommunit~: Councilman Murray commented that it seemed to be a matter of initiating some process, however slow moving, in order to give the matter consideration. Manager reviewed the previous explanation of the situation for Mr. Murray's benefit. Councilwoman Campbell wondered whether a licensed auctioneer could be persuaded to help Mr. Stathakis on a temporary basis. Mr. Stathakis felt that would add to the expense of the operation and would be contrary to the type of operation intended. There was further discussion with regard to possible avenues through which the proposed business equld be operated, with Mayor Anderson finally limit- ing discussion and suggesting that Mr. Stathakis enlist the service~ ~f Legal Aid - for advIce. As it now.s-tands -Enere appears to be no alternative to the legali- , ti es invol ved . Councilwoman Beal asked if any City regulations would prevent the operation as proposed if Mr. Stathakis meets State requirements for an auction house. City Attorney answered that the City ordinances cannot be avoided by simply changing the name of the business from sale of used merchandise to auction house. If :items are not auctioned but used merchandise stored and presented for sale then . it clearly comes under used merchandise statutes. So far as the zoning is con- 'cerned, he said, Mr. Stathakis has been aware of that restriction for some time Comm :and the ordinance cannot be interpreted to allow the type of operation proposed. 7/25/73 'City Attorney continued that he has urged Mr. Stathakis to go to Legal Aid for File ,assistance and would repeat that suggestion. The discussion was ended with Mr. Stathakis' commenting that if the auction house were permitted by the City if he met State requirements he would proceed on that basis. - ~-- /""'/ " 2.55 8/13/73 - 12 "