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a meeting. His concern on the issue regards whether Council is delegating purchase negotiations to an advisory committee. Also, though Council was to make the decision on acquisition, he was told Council could not receive informution on other possible uses of the property or other interested e purchasers. Manager pointed out that the Palace Hotel was not to be purchased by the City but rather the purchase subsidized. He added staff would check on whether all executive session was held. Mr. Bradley went on to voice his concerns about a possible precedent being set, since the Joint Housing Committee will be involved in land acquisition in the future with community development funds. Mr. Anderson felt there was no need for concern, since the Palace Hotel project was more of a grant than a full purchase with negotiations by the City. Mr. Murray agreed that no procedure was violated but felt Mr. Bradley raised an important question and would also like some clarification as to procedures for future negotiations. Mr, Williams, as a member of the Joint Housing Committee, explained it was Ilis understanding that committee was given authority to disburse the a.Z1otted housing grant funds. He feels that not granting any agency of the ci ty the power to negotiate on the city's behalf would .involve substantial ramifications in terms of ability to function. W. State Regulations on Rabies Immunization - Mrs,' Shirey has learned the State has regulated that a rabies vaccination for dogs must be current for the Comm entire term of a dog license. It would mean that a dog license would be 12/10/75 File e issued only if a rab,ies vaccination was obtained at the same time. It would also interfere with the timetable set for gi ving puppy slJOts. Mrs. Shirey thought the wording would best read that a rabies vaccination certificate be current at the time a license is obtained. Manager stated the question could be explored with the appropriate constituency. X. Citizen Participation Program Report - Mr. Murray requested a status report on the citizen participation program currently underway. Manager said quite a few applications to fill upconJing vacancies on various boards and Comm commissions have come in to the Manager's office to date and are being held 12/10/75 in a central file until the filing deadline December 31. Randi Reinhard, File Planning, noted she has distributed some application lJlanks to neighborhood groups indicating an interest to her. Y. Assessment Deferral Program - Mr. Haws referred to Section 7.190 of the City Code which puts a $7,000 ceiling on income to qualify for extension of Comm assessment payments. He thinks that limit may be too low since it does not 12/10/75 provide for inflation; it also does not take into consideration deductions File for large medical expenditures, etci and perhaps, too, the limit should be based on the net income rather thap the gross figure. He has discussed the matter with staff and would like a report back on the possibility of making some changes in the ordinance. Z. Eugene-Springfield "Mutual" Meeting - Mr. Bradley wondered if a meeting was still to be scheduled between the Councils of Eugene and Springfield to discuss working relatiollships and items of mutual interest. Manager responded a meeting has been held at the staff level and Mayor Anderson has met with Mayor Freeman Comm . of Springfield as well. They decided at that time that perhaps any 12/10/75 further meetings at this point would not be too fruitful. Additionally, File a report covering touchy issues discussed at the staff level has previously been distributed to Council. 12/22/75 - 13 ~~fo