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Councilwoman Campbell complimented the Planning Commission for questioning the inclu- sion of a golf course and said for that reason she was in favor of their recommenda- tions. She didn't consider Alton Baker Park a large one, nor that a golf course was the best use of the land. She suggested compilation of figures might show the numbers of people who would actually use a golf course as compared to the numbers who would use it as open space, picnics, etc. Councilman McDonald favored inclusion of a golf course also. He commented on loss of Oakway Golf Course to housing development. \,.... ~~ Mayor Anderson remarked that the Plan at this time was conceptual and not one that binds to any particular development. He thought it unfortunate if any position was taken at this time favoring anyone facility over another. The development of the Park is just commencing, he said, and hopfully would encompass a wide range of activi- ties which would involve many in the community. Councilman Keller said he would yote against the recommendations for the same reasons stated by Mr. Hershner. He felt Alton Baker Park would be an ideal location for a public golf course in view of the type of development surrounding it. Vote was taken on the motion as stated. Beal, Campbell, Murray, and Wood voting and Keller voting no. Motion carried, Councilmen Williams, aye; Councilmen Hershn~r, McDonald, 0497 E. Amending City Code re: Prohibited Weapons 0500 Ordinance re: p~~hibited"WeapO~s ~. Coples were previously distributed to Council members of proposed ordinance which would answer concerns with regard to practice among certain groups in the community of carrying weapons as an obvious standard of dress - primarily knives, daggers, razors, etc. Captain Larion of the police department explained that the. existing ordinance was obsolete; it did not clearly define the type of weapons the department was trying to control and some of the weapons it did cover were no longer manufactured. He 'said the proposed ordinance clearly set out the weapons which could not be carried and under what conditions exceptions would be made. ~. Councilman Williams asked whether the ordinance would in any way infringe upon the constituional right to bear arms. Stan Long, city attorney's office, answere9 that it did not deal with firearms. State law, he said, deals primarily with con- cealed dangerous weapons; the proposed ordinance concerns dangerous weapons re- gardless of whether they were concealed. In answer to Councilman Keller, Captain Larion explained that the size of knives set out in the ordinance was according to State standards. City Attorney Johnson added that the ordinance would meet con- stituional test. Comm 1/23/74 hearing Pub ." Hrng Mr. Keller moved seconded by Mr. Wood to schedule the ordinance for public at the January 28 Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. There was brief explanation of reasons for the proposed ordinance, discussed in com- mittee on January 23, 1974 (see above). .- Public hearing was opened. Bob Powelson, 1757 Lawrence Street, expressed concern about the restrictions proposed, saying the real intent in preventing misuses of these weapons could be to further dis- arm citizens. He commented on the difficulty of determining legitimate uses. He asked that the ordinance beo~tabled to give the opportunity for its distribution to other interested people. Public hearing was closed, there being no further testimony. Council Bill No. 437 - Adding Section 4.030 and amending Section 4.890 of City Code re: Prohibited Weapons was read by council bill number and title only, there being no councilman present requesting that it be read in full. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Hershner that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered at this time. 0627 Councilman Hershner suggested holding the bill to give opponents an opportunity to re- ceive copies. Councilman Murray wondered who would determine "legitimate uses." Dale Allen, chief of police, explained that wording of the bill spelled out purpose for which weapons could be carried; however, ultimate decision on prosecution would rest with the City Attorney's office. He noted that the proposed regulation was concerned only with knives and like weapons; it did not cover firearms. . Stan Long, assistant city attorney, added that the ordinance also covered blackjacks and billys which would not have many legitimate uses. He also noted that ownership would not be prohibited, only. carrying the weapons in and about public places. _:A~, .. .~~. l7 1/28/74 - 4