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I Councilman Murray was not in favor of systematically creating a "slush fund." He noted tha': when there were not enough suitable programs applying for housing funds, that is, not enough programs meeting the criteria, then the period for all~cating those funds was extended. He said he would not want so rigid or narrow a procedure to eliminate that option. Assistant Manager noted that present rOOm tax allocation . guidelines call for submission of applications on a quarterly basis. Mr'. Murray moved seconded by Hr. . Hamel that staff prepare a revis:'-'::m of Comm guidelines to provide for annual distribution of room tax funds, this 7/16/75 procedure to begin in the coming year, and to absolve the present mora- Approve torium on allocation of room tax funds. Mr. Murra:-' in making the motion said it was the intent that the new procedure not be applied at this time, that the present procedure continue through the current year. Counc.uwor.?an Beal. noted that the finance department. memo made it very clear that money was not allocated ahead oE receipts. She wondered if interest accrued"on the funds during the year before the procedure outlined was started would.be added to the general city funds. Assistant Manager explained that any interest accrued would have to stay w.~ t '1 the room tax fund, that potentially it could amount to enough to meet costs ot .:zwinister ing the fund. He suggested that staff could address those types of q~esc ons in preparation of the revised guidelines, at the same time see- ing whether th. a.would be any difficulties in carrying out the intended procedure. Councilman Williams thought if the Room Tax Committee agreed to a set budget for the year, fu~is would not necessarily have to be in hand at the beginning of the year, they could be distributed over the year as received. Councilman Bradley preferred semiannual allocation and said he would vote against this motion. Mayor Anderson noted that this motion was for preparation of guideline revision only, that amendments could be made when they were brought back for .:;ouncil consideration. Vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried unanimously. E. Park Land Acqu isi tion e 1. Riverfront Property for $outh bank bikeway to provide access from East Briarcliff to the. riverfront bikeway - Arne and Helen Christ?ffersen (.15 acres) - $2500. Council me!pbers viewed the property on tour. Loss of some grant money would be experienced through acquisition of this land prior to project agreement with BOR, but staff estimated a saving of $3500 (which would more than offset the grant loss) if the alternate bike path connection is constructed at this time. Staff recommended the purchase. Comm Mr. Murray moved second by Mr. Kel.~er tc authorize. the purchase 7/16/75 as requested. Motion carried unanLmously. Approve 2. Gilham Road Property (Gillespie)'- Staff asked for executive session for discussion of acquisition of the Gillespie property on Gilham Road for park purposes. News media were reminded they would be allowed to remain with the understanding no specifics of the discussion would be revealed. Those present agreed to that re- quirement ., Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Keller to declare the Council in executive session under ORS 192.660(2) for discussion of park land acquisition as requested. Motion carried unanimously. After discussion of alternatives to condemnation for acquisition Comm of the Gi)lespie property (Resolution 2372 - February 24, 1975) 7/16/75 a motion was made by Mrs. Beal second by Mr. Murray to confirm the previous action and proceed with condemnation. Motion carried, Approve CouDcil member; Murray, Keller, Beal, Williams, and Haws voting -- aye; Council members Bradley and Shirey voting no; Councilman Hamel abstaining. 7/28/75 - 6 +:2.-+