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Councilwoman Beal thought the same problem could be encountered with the suggested name. She said the functions of the committee would have to be considered a little more closyly than that. Vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried unanimously. E. Elks Flag Request - Manager has received a request from the Eugene Elks Lodge to erect 25' flag poles every 25 feet along Centennial Blvd. from the bridge by FOps to the turn past Autzen Stadium in recognition of a 2l-day flag salute from June 14, Flag Day, until July 4, declared by the Congress of the united States. Public Works Director noted the right-of-way on that stretch is all under coun~y jurisdiction and the County Commissioners have already granted their approval for the project. Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Hamel to gi ve conceptual approval to the Elks' project and authorize city staff to issue any permits as needed. Motion carried unanimously. F. Amendment, EWEB Bond Election Ordinance - Manager noted the bond attorney is requesting an ordinance be prepared which deletes reference to the issuance of a voters' pamphlet, as it has been determined that there is no need for one. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. williams to prepare an amending ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. G. ~lace Hotel - A summary of the proposed contract between Sorgenfri and the City for operation of the Palace Hotel was distributed to Council. Council action is desired by the next Council meeting to allow consummation of the contract by May 28. Don Laird, City Attorney's office, explained that Sorgenfri is buying the Palace Hotel for $155,000. The City will subsidize the purchase with revenue sharing and community development funds, stipulating the residential establishment is to be maintained for low-income elderly persons. The 20-year agreement provides for rent controls, preservation as an historic structure, establishment of eligibility requirements and meal service. The agreement provides for a grant by the City of $33,000, $20,893 contingency for operation, $58,057 for rehabilitation. If Sorgenfri should default, the City would manage the project for the duration to protect its interests. TheCitq would not guarantee the debt, however. Mr. Laird explained that a grant from Lane County is to be used to purchase kitchen equipment. The County will help with the nutrition program also. Though the facilities are considered too small to serve as a central nutrition site, they will serve the hotel as a nutrition site five days a week. MrS.Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to authorize the City Manager to execute the contract in accordance with the principals recited. Motion carried unanimously. 5/24/76 - 11.4 '--15 tl Conun 5/19/76 Approve Conun 5/19/76 Approve e '--'- Conun 5/19/76 Approve e '::.--'