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e Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, that the council take no position on State Ballot Measure 7. The motion passed, 4:2; Mr. Boles and Mr. Nicholson voting no. III. EUGENE DECISIONS Mr. Mounts introduced Glen Klein of the City Attorney's Office. Mr. Klein reviewed the definition of restaurants drafted by staff, including a) sit-down restaurants, b) carry-out restaurants, c) caterers, d) grocery stores, e) temporary restaurants, and f) vending machines. The council briefly discussed the definition of the phrase "prepared meals" in conjunction with the definition of restaurant. Mr. Rutan suggested that the council establish a definition of restaurant and provide additional direction to staff regarding the definition of prepared foods prior to the time the ordinance is drafted. Ms. Bascom did not support the broadened definition of restaurant represented by staff. Mr. Boles suggested that the council take a series of straw ballots to indicate support for the components of the definition. Ms. Ehrman proposed that (f) be removed from the definition. Mr. Green arrived at the meeting at 12:30 p.m. e Mr. Boles opposed the motion for reasons of equity and pointed out that many places of employment are serving prepared foods through vending machines. The council agreed to retain (f) in the definition. Ms. Ehrman proposed that (e) be removed from the definition. Ms. Ehrman pointed out that many such establishments were in operation for a very brief time, such as one week out of the year, and were staffed by volunteers for nonprofit organizations. She cited booths at the County Fair as an example. Ms. Bascom questioned how the City would collect from booths set up for food fairs. Mr. Boles expressed concern about the costs of administering the tax for such establishments. He indicated he would not support Ms. Ehrman's proposal at the present time, but supported examining those administrative costs in the future and reconsidering the issue. Mr. Nicholson supported inclusion of (e) in the definition as the council was attempting to establish the broadest possible definition of a restaurant and for the sake of equity. He did not perceive a problem with collecting from such establishments, pointing out that most were associated with a continuing e MINUTES--City Council Work Session September 30, 1992 Page 5 11 :30 a.m.