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e e e Aaron Ellis, 1656 Wilson, opposed the deletion of licenses for photographers. He said it is important to recognize that photographers serve the community. Firms can come and go quickly and people can have trouble getting their photo- graphs or learning why they lost their money. Mayor Obie said he will close the public hearing at 9 p.m. He asked people to keep their remarks brief and not to repeat testimony. Peter Moursund, 59 East 14th, is a licensed private detective. He appreciated receiving notification of the proposed changes. He noted that detectives I and II will be licensed under the private security agencies regulation. He said detectives and security people do different things. He reviewed their duties. He said the proposed change will hurt the reputation of many busi- nesses. Mayor Obie said many people testifying indicated that they need time to comment on the proposed changes. He asked the councilors if they intended to delay action. Several indicated they would like to delay action. Mayor Obie said there was a consensus that the council will delay action on the proposed changes and will receive written testimony for two weeks. Steve Berger, P.O. Box 2107 A, represented Emerald Taxi Company. He said problems with public safety will be caused by the de-regulation of taxicab drivers. He said it is important that taxicab drivers have good character. Bob Brunet, 1545 West 13th, read the proposed Uniform Business Practices for taxi and limousine services. He was concerned about the character of taxicab drivers. He said taxicab drivers are ambassadors of the city. He did not think the City should wait until there is a problem with the city's ambassa- dors. He thought problems should be prevented. John Langan, 2775 Fillmore, said blackjack and poker are played as social gambling and the rules in the book by Hoyle can be used. However, blackjack is not to be permitted in the proposed revisions. Mr. Langan favored permitting all games in the book by Hoyle. He also favored a $2 limit on social gambling because it will keep out professional gamblers. Lynn Walter, 95 East 46th Avenue, agreed with the previous testimony about wheel chair coach transportation. He wanted to meet with representatives of the Emergency Services Department. He said some of the proposed regulations might be re-written. He urged the council to delay action. Cheryl McCown, 38773 Old Pengra Rd., Fall Creek, represented Charlie's Recrea- tion and Vending. She was pleased that the business licenses for amusement devices and arcades will be eliminated. Jerry Johnston, 2900 River Road, owns Amusement Unlimited. He had written the City Manager several months ago, he received a response, and he met with the staff. He appreciated the new ordinance. MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 10, 1985 Page 6