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Planning Director added that, if the county cannot delay, staff would like to request that no development centers occur within the broad general area now e under study by the Metropolitan Plan Policy Committee. Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Hamel to authorize staff to relay to Corom the county commissioners the position as outlined by Planning Director. 7/28/76 Motion carried unanimously. Approve E.Transient Room Tax Allocation - Reports already transmitted to Council (see Council minutes of July 26, 1976). Manager noted receipt of an appeal from the Center for Performing Arts with regard to the room tax committee recommendation for denial of their application. Mr. Murray referred to Council's earlier decision to deny the request of the Community Center for the Performing Arts in the old WOW Hall. He said his remarks at that time were construed by some to mean that he favored tearing down the WOW Hall. He clarified that, as part of the Downtown Westside Study, the City may want to explore with the center the possibility of financial assistance to preserve them in that environment. Comm Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Hamel that the city reaffirm its 7/28/76 action in regard to those organizations recommended for denial by the Approve Room Tax Committee: Eugene Junior Symphony, Bicycle Maps-Public Works, Community Center for the Performing Arts, Northwest Review, Paint-A-Plug and Musicians Mutual. Motion carried, all council members present voting aye except Mr. Murray voting no and Mr. Haws abstaining. e In regard to the Cooperative Science Museum, a representative noted that Senator Hatfield's office has announced approval of a $153,000 EDA grant at Alton Baker Park for the planetarium. Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Hamel to approve .allocations at the level recommended by the Room Tax Committee for: Eugene Symphony, Lane Regional Arts Council, Schola Cantorum, High School Forensics Tournament, Oregon Wrestling Club, Chamber Music Series, and Cooperative Science Museum Commission. It was noted that approximately $4800 would then remain. Mrs. Beal moved to amend the motion to add $4000 to the Eugene Symphony Association allocation. Motion died for lack of a second. Vote was taken on the main motion which carried, all council members present voting aye except Mr. Haws abstaining. Jim williams of the Center for the Performing Arts said he was under the impression that Council would be receiving testimony and reviewing all proposals again. Mr. Keller apologized for the misunderstanding, noting that the action taken was to review all Room Tax Committee recommendations but not necessarily involve the applicants. Mr. Haws noted his intent to abstain from voting on this item. e F. ~roposed Gar~age Rate Increase - Resolution distributed to Council listing changes ~n garbage p~ckup rates recommended by the Garbage Board. According to City Auditor Greg Klimko, adjustments ropresent a 10 percent increase. An August 1 effective date had been suggested but, due to time factor for a public hearing, Mr. Swanson of the garbage board felt there would be no problems with an effective da te of September l. If 05 8/9/76 - 19