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---. Mr. DeForrest said the proposed changes will repeal some gambling ordinances although social gambling will still be regulated and unlawful gambling will be prohibited. e Answering a question from Mr. Holmer, City Attorney Dan Barkovic said gambling cases involve much investigation and usually are prosecuted in District Court or Circuit Court. He also discussed changes in the ordinances concerning prostitution and nudity. Answering questions from Ms. Ehrman, Mr. DeForrest said the ordinance prohibiting nudity would not be enforced if it is obvious the offender is mentally disturbed. If such a person is a danger, the person is taken into custody on a mental hold. Mr. Barkovic said the proposed revisions do not significantly change the offenses that were prosecuted in Municipal Court before the City of Portland v. Dollarhide decision. The changes incorporate State law into the ordinance. Mr. DeForrest said police officers have a closer working relationship with Municipal Court than with District Court and it will be cost-effective to use Municipal Court. Answering questions from Mr. Holmer and Mr. Rutan, Mr. Gleason said the City does not pay for prosecution in any court if a State law is violated. However, it is necessary for the City to have jail space available. He said only the council will hold a public hearing on the proposed changes. He said the proposed changes are very technical. He did not think the Crime Action Task Force should review them. e Severa 1 council ors wondered about havi ng ; nterested part; es rev; ew the proposed changes. They suggested the Lane County Bar Associ at ion, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the Lane County Criminal Process Coordinating Council review the changes. . Ms. Ehrman adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m. ~~ Micheal Gleason City Manager (Recorded by Betty Lou Rarick) mncc0309 e MINUTES--City Council Dinner/Work Session March 9, 1987 Page 4