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Mr. Haws questioned if approval of this agreement would have any e effect on later development of the Highway 99 project. Don Allen, Public Works Department, said his department saw no problem, that if the signalization were approved it would be adapted to the Highway 99 project. Mr. Williams wondered if any third option had been considered regarding signals and streets on the project. Assistant Manager replied there was some litigation pending which could hold up the project. There had been interest in signalization of this intersection for some time, and failure to act at this time would not be in the best interest of the City. Vote was taken on the motion which carried unanimously. B. liquor license Applications 1. le t:ourmande, Inc., dba la Primavera, 388 West 7 th Avenue (from RMB to DA), request for Greater Privilege. Appl icants: A. J. Giustina, Ray Sewell, Anselmo Giustina. Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, to approve and forward to OlCC. Mr. Haws questioned the number of liquor licenses being restricted. Assistant Manager replied apparently this was one area of concern of Councilor Bradley. Mr. Haws questioned whether the City had the authority to restrict the number. Assistant Manager said the arrange- ment with the OlCC at this time was that the City provide a public e arena for hearing on the liquor license applications. The extent of the City's review was for structural safety. police record of the applicant, traffic safety, and fire code compliance. He sa i d i t wa s a difficult issue for City Council to deal with and staff was looking at whether this could be done administratively, except for controver- sial applications. Mr. Haws questioned whether Council should attempt to form a policy to change the procedure and Assistant Manager replied not until the City's role were strengthened. Mr. Williams said his understanding of Mr. Bradley's concern was an evaluation as to whether one or another application should be more properly considered. Assi s- tant Manager said it may also include the number and location of new licenses. Stan long, City Attorney's office, said the issue begins with the State statutes providing one hard liquor license outlet for each 2,000 persons in a community. He said there was a potential for 12 or 16 more liquor license applications in Eugene. He understood Mr. Bradley's concern to be whether one or another application should be granted. The difficulty of the State statute lies in that the City review has made no difference, except for negative recommendations. Vote was taken on the motion which was carried unanimously. 2. The Italian Place, 2710 Willamette Street (RMB), new outlet. Appl icants: Ro sc oe and F1 oy Ca 1 dwe 11 Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Delay to schedule public hearing August 22, 1977. Motion carried unanimously. e 7 /27 !7 7 -- 5 5~1