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e e e really evaluated; they are simply reappointed. She said it is a disservice to other people who apply and it is a waste of the councilors' time. Mayor Obie said he favors a policy that indicates people will be reappointed only once because so many people want to participate in City government. Ms. Ehrman discussed the recent Planning Commission and Bicycle Committee appointments. She would like to discuss this matter at a future time because only five councilors were present at this meeting. Ms. Schue said it might be helpful to have a policy that applies when only one position on a board or commission is vacant. She said the council often discusses whether to hold interviews when the incumbent wants to be reappointed, but she likes to interview incumbents as well as applicants. Mr. Holmer said some applicants should be interviewed if incumbents are interviewed. He said it is good pUblic relations to interview people. Mayor Obie summarized the discussion by saying Ms. Ehrman will initiate a policy statement for consideration at another meeting. H. Lane Council of Governments (L-COG) Ms. Schue reported that L-COG is functioning well. She has finished a term as chairperson of the Oregon Association of Regional Councils. I. Council Committee on Economic Development (CCED) Mr. Rutan said CCED has been considering a change in the number of members on CCED. This recommendation will be coming in the near future. J. Regulation of Hazardous Wastes Mr. Holmer said he and Ms. Wooten will discuss a proposal concerning the regu- lation of hazardous materials with staff members soon. He said it is a complex subject because of existing State and Federal legislation. He said any City proposal will concern a knowledge of hazardous wastes. He said such knowledge is helpful to new industries. He said it is also beneficial for the City to know what materials new industries will bring into the community. K. West University Neighborhood and Sacred Heart Hospital Plans Ms. Ehrman said Sacred Heart Hospital representatives did not display definite expansion plans at a recent West University Neighborhood meeting. She said the hospital had received a demolition permit for the Mayflower Theater which some people at the meeting protested. Ms. Ehrman said the neighborhood group did not protest the demolition permit. She said the Historic Review Board seemed to get involved in the historic status of the Mayflower Theater at the last minute. She hoped that would not happen often. L. Attempts to Control Panhandling Ms. Ehrman said panhandling in the University area probably cannot be regulated by an ordinance. The business people in the area may have to hire a patrol officer. She recommended that the City supply an officer who will patrol on foot in the downtown mall and the University area. MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 17, 1986 Page 9