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~ Councilwoman Beal asked how long a rabies vaccination was effective and what the fees for vaccination were. Manager's understanding was that the vaccinations were effective for three years. Assistant Manager added that the cost of vaccina- tions was between $5.00 and $7.50 and they were available at periodic clinics - through co-operation'of veterinarians in the community. Records are kept in the vets offices to substantiate vaccinations once they have been'administered, so it, was felt there would be no major impact on the licensing procedure by adding the requirement. Mrs. Beal thought the requirement might be a'deterrent to licensing dogs because of the added cost. She noted the number of dogs still running loose without license tags and wondered whether t~e vaccination require- ment would accomplish what was intended. Vote was taken on second reading. . Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. , Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mrs. Campbell that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All council members' present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 17212. . 2. Social Gambling (1281 ) ( ..' '''~-.. -. sodaT GamblingOrdlnar:ces'-:"':':' Mana'g:er reported "tne're had been no experience in Portland' ,or other cities in the State from which to draw information on social gambling under State law. He said staff was still opposed to opening the community to the social gambling proposal. . . "- - ~'-"_'_ 4"'_'__"_.'_".'~'_V___'_' --- ...----_"...'."'_.._r_~..--...~-----.-,...-_-"\---....,~- ~-- -,- --~-- .. ( Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to schedule public hearing on the ordinances and that licensi~g fees be inserted prior to the Decem- ber 9 meeting. Manager explained the suggested graduated fee schedule and compared them to Portland fees upon questioning from Councilman Williams. He said the purpose of the graduated scale was to make it less likely to have establishments with gambling as the primary activity. Councilman Murray hoped the graduated scale would not have the effect of - 'making the ordinances inoperative because of. the possibility of excessive fees. Manager answered that in discussion with proposed operators there were some who felt I the rates were acceptable, others felt, they were too high. I . I Icouncilwoman Beal wondered if a tavern operator having only a few tabl~s would have some way of recovering the cost other than through the sale of drinks. There was no information on that point. However, Manager suggested that comment at the time of public hearing would provide opportunity for any adjustments. 'Councilman McDonald wondered then if the Council in voting for this motion would be ,acknowledging that social gambling would be allowed. It was explained that the motion (would set the time for public hearing only, it in no way expressed Council ,approval or - disapprovel of social games. " , :Councilwoman Beal wondered if information was available on additional cost of enforcing : the ordinances if they were adopted. Manager answered that there had been no effort :to put a dollar amount on pOlicing the activity itself or "spin off" problems that ,would put additional burden on the polic~ department. Councilman Williams thought that ~if the ordinances were adopted and if costs were incurred greater than revenues from ithe fees then it would be encumbent upon the staff to bring recommendations back to tthe Council for changes. In answer to Mrs. Beal, he said State law specifically pro- !hibited charging players if operators of small taverns should choose that method of 1recovering costs. . j Manager noted petitions received.after the last Council discussion of social gambling which were circulated at eight taverns and signed by about 600 people requesting adoption of the ordinances. Vote was taken on. the motion to hold public hearing. Motion unanimously. .::.:..:.:-:.... -: ..: ,~ ". "..- ". -, -~ . I; Council bills which would establish regulations governing social gambling in the city were presented for Council consideration with the explanation that fees might e be discussed as a separate issue if the bills were adopted. Public hearing was opened. (1317) John Langan, 2775 Filmore, owner of the Pit Stop Tavern, was in favor of the legis- lation which would allow social gambling under state law in Eugene as in neighboring communities. He the proposed $2.00 bet limit which he felt would keep the ~ - . . . , ----",,-= -- . ""'- /~ ~.-'- ..~",'-- ~._- . ",. _.~ .- - . -...- :;.- . 409 12/9/74 - 2 /~