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e Mayor or Legislative Committee chair. He also suggested that in Sections 3, 4, and 6, the words "within seven days" should be added to the charge that "summaries of all testimony delivered under this section shall be provided to the council." Mayor Miller observed that issues concerning personnel or collective bargaining matters normally are not dealt with by the council. Mr. Gleason added that in circumstances in which the council has adopted policies and practices, and in which a deadline or schedule does not permit prior approval, Section 6 would allow the City Manager to speak on behalf of the City. He cited a recent example, during the council's recess, of making application for funding in conjunction with Lane County. The request was consistent with past practices and the matter will still be brought to the council for approval. He said that in these types of situations, the proposed resolution requires that any requests or testimony be consistent with council-authorized policy. Mr. Holmer questioned the need for Section 6 if Section 5 establishes an ability to speak without prior approval of the council as long as that absence of consideration and approval is declared. Ms. Schue disagreed, saying that the situations in the two sections differ, and that Section 5 addresses a situation in which no policy exists while Section 6 relates to issues on which there is a council policy and allows the manager to carry out the wishes of the council in situations in which those wishes cannot be expressly delivered by the elected officials. e Councilors discussed whether the resolution should be sent back to the Legislative Committee for further consideration. Mr. Rutan suggested that proposed changes be submitted to Ms. Miller for incorporation ,into an amended resolution. Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, to postpone action on Resolution No. 4139 to Wednesday's City Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously, 8:0. VI. BALLOTING FOR INTERVIEWEES FOR DOWNTOWN COMMISSION VACANCY Anne Bennett recently submitted her resignation from the Downtown Commission, vacating a position to be filled by an individual with a pecuniary interest within the downtown boundary. Councilors cast ballots to determine the three applicants to be interviewed prior to the council's upcoming Quarterly Process Session. With Peter Bartel, Daphne Walwyn, and Richard Larson each receiving five votes, Brad Perkins receiving two, and Todd Amacher one, councilors agreed by consensus to interview Mr. Bartel, Ms. Walwyn, and Mr. Larson at 5 p.m. September 18, 1989. Mayor Miller requested more information regarding the feasibility of a traffic signal at West 11th Avenue and Terry Street. Ms. Ehrman added that - MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 11, 1989 Page 8