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-.------~-----._--.....,.---- --- ---.--~ Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to refer the request to the Room Tax , Allocation Committee and ask the Committee to give its support. Councilwoman Campbell wondered whether more detail was available with regard to use of the mon~ey. She said on the surface it seemed unfair to other applicants I for room tax funds to allocate that much to the Association. Mr. Kays did not I ,have a specific answer. He said the request was presented with the idea that :perhaps the amount could be negotiated and that the Association would be given ,the opportunity to discuss the matter with the Council and Room Tax Committee to 'satisfy them with regard to use of the money. He said it was not the intent of jthe Association to spend any of the funds without approval of the Councilor the ,Room Tax Committee or without presentation of a budget. . Councilman Williams supported referral of the request to the Room Tax Committee. However, he said he would not support a motion that would instruct the Committee what to do with the referral. Councilman McDonald said he did not intend to ,"instruct" the Committee. Neither did he want to refer the request without some indication from the Council that it supported an audi torium project. Councilman Hershner suggested that in referring the request the Committee should be impressed :with the importance of keeping an open mind in its consideration. ,Manager estimated about $100,000 now in the room tax fund and anticipation of col- ,1ecting about $160,000 over the next two years, totaling about $260,000 upon ':which to base the requested funds. He thought referral of the request to the ,Room Tax Committee was appropriate but suggested delay until the Auditorium Associa- :tion had developed a work program and cost estimates for the Committee to consider in making its recommendation. Asking allocation of funds without more detail, he :said, would be'asking' for'something beyond the responsibility of the Committee. . ; Councilman Wood said he would move to refer the request after preparation of data :or to table if the previous motion was rescinded. Councilman McDonald withdrew; ,his motion with consent of the second, stressing the importance of continuing work on the auditorium and that adoption of the room tax was for that purpose. Comm 1/23/74 Mr. Wood moved seconded by Mr. Hershner to refer the Lane County Auditorium Associa_Approve tion request for room tax funds to the Room Tax Allocation Committee, but to delay referral until a program in some detail could be developed by the Association for ~ consideration by the Committee in making its recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. K. :Ordinance re: Planning co7nmi~si~~~':' copies 'werepTeviousTy'-f.u''rh{sh~'d-to Council members of ordinance which would bring the City Code into conformity with re- :cent changes in State law; it covers composition, term, vacancies, appointment, :removal, distribution of interests, conflict of interest of Planning Commission. : Councilwoman Beal referred to [the section dealing with removal of a Commission ~member because of continued absence from meetings. She wondered whether allow- ,ing a member to be absent from six consecutive meetings without a leave of ab~ ;sence was too lax. Planning Director explained that that was the present pro- 'vision; six meetings of the Commission would cover a period of two months. : Councilman Williams added that it was not obligatory to permit a member t~ ;remain in office for a period covering six meetings. rhe Council may remove a :member when one is deemed derelict. ./: :In answer to Councilwoman Campbell, Mr. Williams said the sanle provision covers ; attendance of members of the Council at its meetings. ===== Comm 1/23/74 Approve : Mr. Wood moved seconded by Mr. Hershner to adopt the ordinance pt the January 28 I , Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. L. Vacation, "Pedestrian/Bike Easement in Windsor Circle (off Brittany Street) - Relocation of the easement makes the dedicated easement unnecessary. Planning Commission recommended approval~ Maps of the area were previously furnished ,to Council members. (Planning Commission report December 17, 1973.) Mr. Keller moved seconded by Mr. Wood to call public hearing on the vacation of the easement. Motion carried unanimously. Comm 1/23/74 .Approve '. M. :iJi'ssolution,' Amazon Water 'control District - Copies of memo" from' Public' Wor'ks Director were previously distributed to Council members recommending entering into a cgntract with the Amazon Water Control District with regard to its dis- 2.9 1/28/74 - 16'