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. Mr. Bradley said that a conclusion could be made that Mr. Stompro did not act in bad faith, as on March 14 he had thought the Eugene Police Department had all of the available information on him. He had also asked the Police Department to get the files and he noted the length of time involved. Mr. Bradley felt that the applicant did carry out the spirit of the Code by making the disclosure and he was not acting in bad faith. Mr. Delay reminded the City Council that testimony from the American Bar Association had borne out the fact that the precise question of past criminal record created a double bind for persons. He said he did not like the nature of the decision before the Council, and would feel comfortable for having a real reason for why a person should not get a license, rather than using a loophole. Mayor Keller responded that the reason was that there were rules and regulations which apply to all persons in requesting applications for licenses. He noted the Council should change the procedures if it did not like the process. He noted also that it would appear to be difficult to forget eight or nine arrests if he realized that information had to be submitted with an application. He also said the Eugene Police Department's responsibility did not cover the area of supplying past records for an applicant, but most importantly, there was an obligation to protect the citizens of Eugene. e Vote was taken on the motion, which passed with Haws, Hamel, Obie, and Smith voting aye; Delay, Williams, Bradley, and Lieuallen voting no; and Mayor Keller voting aye to break the tie. Ms. Lunsford requested Council explain its reason for denial: whether it was making a social judgment, not certain that the applicant should be in that particular business, or whether he had acted in bad faith. Mayor Kellor responded that each City Council member could be asked as to why he or she voted as he or she did. Stan Long, City Attorney, noted that the City Council is not required to give reasons for denial. Mr. Obie replied his reasons for voting for denial were that 1) the applicant had plenty of opportunity available to supply the information and 2) the information had not been provided. He felt it was not the responsibility of the City to provide that information. Mr. Bradley reminded Council that in another appeal almost identi- cal, the Council had granted the appeal on rehabilitation grounds and that it was now denying. He said it was only fair for each member to give his reasons for voting for the denial. Mayor Keller said each member could if he so desired. Mr. Hamel indicated he voted for the denial for the same reasons given by Mr. Obie. No other Councilors responded. 4IjI-B-lO H. Bids: Public Works: Four various improvement projects; bids opened April 5, 1977 (tabulation attached) Don Allen explained the nature of the various improvement petitions. Contract award was recommended to the low bidder on each of the projects. ~9Z 4/11/77--13