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in that geographical area. Mr. Murray felt that would be contrary to the neighborhood organizational policy and Ms. Reinhard noted it would be contrary to the way all other neighborhoods have been operating. Mr. Murray said he believes the neighborhood organizational policy includes some stipulations as e to how a charter is developed - public meetings are required, some expressed interest, etc. Mr. Keller ~eels the people of a neighborhood should design their own charter since "a neighborhood is people". Corom Mr. Keller moved seconded by Ms. Shirey to revoke the Downtown Westside 9/24/75 Association charter. Approve Mr. Bob Guldin, 860 Lawrence, expressed appreciation for the efforts of both Mr. Keller and Ms. Shirey. Though much work was put into trying to create a compromise, he agrees that, under the existing conditions, revocation of the charter is in order. Joe Hyland wished to go on record as requesting in writing the reasons why the Council is revoking the charter. He stated there are many half truths and 'fabricated statements being thrown around and he does not feel it is right to take away all input from the association. }.fr. Keller noted the association would have to be notified officially of the Council's action and the reasons for it. He added that some of the ground rules will have to be changed if that neighborhood is to successfully formulate a neighborhood plan. Minnie Schmidt Clqrecd wi tll Nr. Hyland, that it is necessary t.h," t ;: .~~C~. ha t/n 50:-:1e input to the city. As Hr. Hamel pointed out, there are t\vO different groups - commc.'rc.iiJ.l and resJdent.:.al - trying to work together; and he docs not fe,..1 t ii(ctJ should be combined into one association. e In answer to Mr. Bradley's question regarding limiting the group's input to the city, Assistant Manager said they always have the ability to have discussion with the City or participate in the public hearing process and they are free to work on the formulation of a new neighborhood group and come back I"i th a new proposed charter. The City is simply saying that it will not recognize the present association at this point as a neighborhood group. Me. Bradley wondered if it would be better to maintain the present association or have no association at all. City Manager said his personal observation would be that for now perhaps these two groups should represent their interests individually on any issue affecting them before the City Council as they are apparently unable to work together. They still could have input as individual groups. That would seem better than suggesting they must remain together to present their input, since they cannot agree on how the organization should operate and since apparently they will not be adhering to their charter. To start afresh would make more sense. I I Vote was taken on the motion which carried unanimously. I I E. Liquor Licenses I I 1. Change of OWnership - Locker Room (formerly Cracker Barrel) - 211 I Washington (David Dingman and Jerr~ Gardner) The application has been reviewed ~y the city and there are no Objections. Corom e 9/24/75 Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Hamel to recommend approval. Motion Approve carried unanimously. 10/13/75 - 13 54:1