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, Councilman Keller said he was not advocating a Saturday Market on the mall, nor was he overlooking the costs and other problems involved with having commercial activities . on the mall. However, he was disappointed that there was no change in the business- I men's stand in that regard. He felt it could wurk, that it should be given every consideration without postponing it for another year. Councilwoman Beal suggested legal research to determine whether legislative action was possible ,to allow existing businesses to operate on the mall without excessive costs and licensing provisions. Then if new operators wanted to come in they would have to pay the same fees and abide by the same rules. Councilman Wood asked if feasibility and cost of covering the mall were explored. Mr. Davis said it was discussed. If the Council is interested in pursuing any phase of the activities recommended, he said, the committee would gather more information and cost figures. , Councilman McDonald expressed approval of the committee's approach. He wondered too how the salary of a mall manager would be met. Councilwoman Beal commented on the necessity of a report on whether legislation could overcome the licensing problem for outdoor sale before further action could be taken. Mayor Anderson suggested liaison with the Downtown Association in an attempt to work out some arrangement whereby downtown businessmen would be willing to extend their merchandising activities into the mall. At the same time staff could be reviewing e' the committee's recommendations and bring to the Council a report relative to costs, source of revenue, activities which could be started as a basis for increasing participation in the downtown area. Nada zawodny of Graphics~West, 1660 Willamette Street, said the important thing was to create excitement on the mall to' attract people. Sale of merchandise would follow. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to seek implementation of the committee recommendations, to make contact with the Downtown Association with regard to com- mercial activities on the mall, and to continue the Mall Activities Committee for Comm QQ!)_~uJ.J;5l t:.~~n w l th staff i n_ seeking _imple:.menta ti on of_the I'ec?rr.unenda~ions presen ted," 11/7 / 7 3 Councilwoman Beal asked too for exploration of legal ramifications with regard to '! Approve ,licensing businesses on the mall. 'I Vote was taken on the motion. Motion carried unanimously. C , Procedure for Selection of Planning Commissioners - Mr. Williams moved seconded by ,Mr. Wood to solicit applications from the community for review by the Council after I which interviews would be scheduled. i [ In making the motion Mr. Williams suggested some screening if a great many applica--- tions are received to minimize the number of interviews scheduled. He suggested . delay of the process until the middle of November because of other commitments by Council members. Councilwoman Beal suggested consideration of the number of replacements needed. She wondered if selections could be made at this time for possible vacancies (refer- ring to Commissioner Hoffman's intention to resign):' as well as for filling positions with terms expiring January 1. Mayor Anderson said there would be only two vacancies (Betty Niven and James Pearson terms expiring), and that Mr. Hoffman would serve for I , :at least another six months. However, Mrs. Beal thought it would be well to have r i I I someone selected ahead of time to become acquainted with Planning Commission business, ,procedures, etc., and ready to serve when resignations occur. She also suggested setting a deadline for receipt of applications. Comm With the consent of the second, Mr. Williams included in the motion the provision 11/7 /73 for Council approval of application form and deadline of December 10, 1973 for re- Approve ceiving applications preparatory to review by the Council. Vote was taken on the motion as amended. Motion carried unanimously. i '---'-_. .,. ,.n__ .... ." .-.__._._~ --------_.,-_..~.-.....-~........-......_-.~--_._-..-._._> ,.. . -.... '--'-'-' . . ....._----...i D. ,Reducing Speed on State'Highways within City limits - State Speed Control Board, Ion their authority to do so as a safety factor, lowered speeds on State highways . ito 55 mph. The Board's authority with respect to highways within city limrts lis subject to a 3D-day waiting period to allow local authoritie~ to resP9nd. , :Councilj was requested to respond as quickly as possible to allow lowering of 'speeds on I-5, I-105, and Belt Line Road within the City limits. Manager said Ihe had written to 'the Board telling them staff concurred with the decision but that f9rmal Council action could not be taken until Monday, November 26, at its regular meeting. Comm 11/21/7 3 " Action [Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the Council concur in the State Speed Control Board's decision to lower speed limits to 55 mph. Motion carried next page , JJ.1J~~j.mou~~!l' -' -""'-"-.'-.-. ~S~ 11/26/73 - 11