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e (1598) e (1660) - Neil Brown, attorney representing SaniPac, raised a question about notice of meetings at which garbap,e rates were discussed, especially as it concerned SaniPac's being left out in many instances in revising rate structures. He said the resolution setting the proposed rates had left out rates for the large com- mercial type compactors although they were included'in the previous rate structure. There was no further testimony. The Chair on recommendation of staff ordered the hearing continued to the April 14, 1975 Council meeting. D. Liquor Licenses - New Outlets 1. Terr & Sher's, 1775 West 6th Avenue (R) - Richard A. Becker 2. Old English Inn & Grotto, 795 Willamette Street (formerly LaMars) (RMB) Thomas D. Price Staff had no reason to recommend denial of the applications. Public hearing was opened. Arlene Haislip, 3666 Vine Maple Street, expressed opposition to the applica- tion of Old English Inn & Grotto because of reputation of the past establish- ment at that location. She said she was one of the owners of a shop in the Smeede Building and had difficulty convincing people to come to evening sew- ing classes because they were afraid. There was no further testimony and public hearing was closed. Mr. Murray moved second by Mr. Keller to recommend approval of the licenses. Motion carried unanimously. E. Ordinance Amendments Extending Hardship Assessment Deferral Program Establishing Downtown Parking District property tax for 1973-74 and 1974-75 It was understood the ordinances would be schedu1ed.for public hear- ing at the March 24 Council meeting. Comm 3/19/75 Pnb Hrng 1. Extending Hardship Assessment Deferral Program Assistant Manager explained that the proposed amendment, copies previously distributed to Council members, would extend the hardship deferral program and "clean up" some of 'the language existing in the code. It would broaden eligibility for assessment deferral to those 55 years of age and older with limited income and extend the Bancrofting payment period to 20 years. Under the 20-year payment proposal, persons 62 and older qualifying for deferral would pay 3% interest on the deferred amount; persons 55 and older would pay the then required interest rate as prescribed by state law on the unpaid principal balance for the first ten years, then would pay 3% below the es- tablished statutory rate of interest for the remainder of the term. He said staff estimates about 14 people at the present time may qualify under this modification. Public hearing was held with no testimony presented. Councilman Murray reported that the Community Development Task Force in its deliberations had strongly recommended broadening of the assessment deferral program to give eligibility to more people. He wondered if the effect of the proposed amendment would be only to provide for a lower interest rate for the second ten years. Assistant Manager answered that the time payment period 1'33~ : 3/24/75 - 3