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Mr. Bradley wondered why the public, through EWEB, pays for a crossing that will be serving a private enterprise. Mr. Stadler, EWEB, explained that EWEB paid $130,000 to the Hindquarter who had e purchased the property from Northwest Natural Gas. EWEB has a l2-year lease with the Hindquarter. At the end of that time, if EWEB needs the property, then the entire property and quarter million dollar improvements will revert to EWEB. Mr. Stadler said a grade crossing is necessary for entry and egress of City equipment and is not exclusively for the use of the Hindquarter. Public Works Director noted the improvement on the crossing is on a public dedication, not on private property. Mr. WiLliams wondered if EWEB legally can be a landlord for the restaurant. Mr. Stadler responded that EWEB's general counsel approved the arrangements and gave such assurance. Mr. Bradley would hope that, on the property EWEB is leasing to the Hindquarter, EWEB is not paying the ad valorem property tax. Mr. Stadler answered that, in addition to the lease, the Hindquarter will pay all real property tax and fire insurance. Corom Mr. Keller lOC)ved seconded by Mr. Haws to authorize execution of the 6/2/76 agreement to secure the easement. Motion carried unanimously. Approve E. Ad Hoc Youth Comrndttee - Memo and reports have been distributed to council. Jim Williams, member of the Youth Ad Hoc comrndttee, said their committee has been working on a proposal since February; they held a public hearing on April 7 and they were hoping to appear before the City Council before school - was out for the Summer. They are requesting a hearing b~ held at the earliest possible time. Pierre ~an Rysselberghe, committee member, noted the number of youth at "today's" meeting and added they have aLl. s.poken in favor of a Youth Rights Commission. Mr. Murray wished feedback on whY a corrunission was feit to be the best avenue to pursue. Jim Williams said the consensus was reached by the Ad Hoc Corrunittee that any other arrangement would not giva that age group equal representation and input into the corrununity, and they ara ~sers and receivers of many services provided by the city. They recommend the protected class be those from 18 to 25 with advocacy and educational programs for the 13-18 age group. Mr. Bradley lOC)ved that a special hearing be set for a date before school is out on June 11. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Keller moved seconded by Mr. Hamel to set a public hearing for June Comm 28. 6/2/76 Approve Mayor Anderson fel t some informat:ion was laCking in the proposal invol ving structural components of a youth commission. He asked that details be included in some of the problems to be considered, possible solutions and some of the responsibilities and relationships to the community. Since Council decides on - the structure, he said, it needs some idea of what the commission's activities would be. Jim Williams agreed to supply the information requested. Vote was taken on the motion which carried unanimous~y. 6/14/76 - 12 ~'1~