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e e II-A-2 thru 111-^-lO e Mr. Williams noted that in his business he had employed incarcer- ated individuals and in each instance where it was unsatisfactory, it was simply a matter of the person skipping town, that in the matter of personal relationships with customers and working people the individuals had worked very well. Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to grant the appeal denying the license by the Police Department and to issue a license to Wilford Byrd. Mr. Bradley noted that, based on a lack information on an appli- cation, similar arguments had been made and the Council had voted against such appeals at recent meetings. He felt the issue was that the Council should have some kind of consistency or some standards with which to decide such issues. Mr. Haws felt the process was the issue; that the applicant had been asked to fill out a form and did not put down the correct information. He said the question was should the Council grant the license not knowing what the convictions and arrests were in this particular case. Mayor Keller indicated he felt the question of process was involved, that to override the Police Department would be taking away from their authority. He indicated he felt no harm would be done in asking the applicant to reapply, or that the Council should forget the entire process. He stated that if the Council wants staff to do its job, then it should follow through on the jOb that is done by staff. Mr. Bradley questioned legal counsel as to whether a two-step process could be involved: Council could allow granting the appeal at this time and then grant the license at another time. Ms. Benjamin said the Council would either have to grant or deny the license at this time. Mr. Delay questioned whether there was a certain waiting period for the applicant to reapply, to which Sergeant Smith replied there was no certain time period . Mr. Haws noted there was a need for more information on the arrests and convictions. Vote was taken on the motion which carried with Williams, Delay, Obie, and Lieua1len voting aye; Haws, Hamel, and Bradley voting no. A short recess was taken. E. 30th and Hilyard improvement--widening intersection: Recommended by the Public Works Department; copies of materials previously distributed to Council members. Manager noted the Public Works Department had requested the public hearing before the Council to consider this project and provide future direction for benefit of the staff. Don Allen, Public Works Department, reported the work session held with the Council and Public Works Department, and the packet of materials on the project that the Council had received to date. He noted the Public Works Department was the proponent sponsor of the project, and that Glen Clark of the State Highway Department was in the audience to answer any questions as well as a member of the Lane ;2.05 March 14, 1977--page 9