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Councilman Keller wondered if adoption of this policy would result in shift- ing traffic problems to other streets when diverters were installed. Assistant ,Manager answered that the need to look at the use of diverters was the result of the effort to limit arterial streets to the existing system. Diverters will force through traffic from residential streets onto arterial streets. Mr. Keller moved seconded by Mr. Williams to refer the policy staLement to the Planning Commission for review and comment. Motion carried unanimously. ~,....,;.".;,. 'f;"'~~__ I. AmusemeQt Device License Fees - Letter was ~eceived from Charles and Cheryl McCown, owners of Charlie's Pool, 2645 Willamette Street, and Charlie's, Too, 525 East 13th Avenue, stating an unfair burden was placed upon them because of the license fees requ.ired by city code. Copies of the letter were pre- viously distributed to Council members. Staff recognized merit of the ~~m~ plaint and the finance department had been requested to review the matter and prepare a report for Council consideration. Councilwoman Bea1 said she was impressed by the letter and expressed pleasure that staff was starting action without Council direction. Mr. Keller moved seconded by Mr. williams to refer the letter to staff for report and recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. J. Code Amendment re: Special parking permits for physically disabled persons - Copies of proposed changes were previously distributed to Council members. The amendment was explained as a "housekeeping" measure to clarify code provisions with regard to parking permits for physically disabled persons. Councilman Williams wondered whether the limitations set by definition of a "disab1ed person" in the proposed amendment should be left as a "functional" decision in granting speci a1 permi ts. He said he knew of severa'l people who wou1-d fi t the defini tion of "disabled person" in the ordinance who were very capable of getting around, but under the terms of the amendment they would be authorized to park free in the downtown area. Traffic Engineer explained that issuance of permits in these instances were fairly delicate matters and staff felt the terminology used would give the opportunity to make a determination which would be fair to all con- cerned. Assistant Manager added that disabled persons able to get around were not asking for the special permits. He said the amend- ment as written wouLd deal with ,problems which had been encountered under the existing ordinance. If there were further problems with the amendment as written and staff was not able to deal fairly with all concerned, they could come back to the Council for further changes. Mr. Keller moved seconded by Mrs. Shirey to approve the amendment as p~esented. Motion carried unanimously. K. Acquisition, Barger Drive Right-of-way ~ Authorization was requested to purchase right-oE-way for widening Barger Drive from Ralph O. and Mildred Collins (Tax Lot 17-4-21-2-2700) for $550, and from Mildred Cox (Tax Lot 17-4-21-2-2900) for $450. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Keller to authorize the purchases as requested. Motion carried unanimously. 4/14/75 - 22 \'4. e Carom 4/2/75 Approve Corom 4/2/75 Approve -- Carom 4/2/75 Approve Carom 4/2/75 Approve .