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felt they had not been treated fairly by the OlCC in their - applications for a DA license. She raised this question before Council to make them aware of the problem that small businesses in Eugene are facing with regard to treatment by OlCC. She also noted the rigorous treatment Mocny's received in being surveyed for a beer and wine license as compared to other restaurants in the area who appeared to receive their licenses with no problems. She said, however, Mocny's had decided to wait the six month period and reapply for a DA license. Mr. Obie wondered if this request came from the liquor Commission. Assistant Manager noted the liquor license application request came from OlCC and was submitted to the local jurisdiction in an attempt to improve the relationship between OlCC and let the local jurisdiction know when there is a new outlet being proposed. The field investigator from OlCC makes its information available, as well as the internal City reports, before the matter is brought before Council. Council can then make an endorsement of no objection, objection, or no decision. He said it had seemed that the recommendations Council had made had had little impact except for a negative endorsement. Ms. Smith expressed concern regarding the situation, noting Council is not really making the final decision. She did not want to find Council in a position of selecting one outlet over another. Mayor Keller did not think Council wanted to get into the position of selling licenses. It appears Council could possibly get into a position where it is responsible to select those people who should - dispense liquor. He said the normal process was for approval or disapproval endorsement to OleC. Ms. Smith wondered if Mocny's were to reapply, whether or not a strong endorsement from City Council might have any bearing in the future. Assistant Manager again said he felt City Council endorsement had little impact except if it were negative. Mr. Lieuallen expressed strong feelings regarding the OLCC granting of licenses and the favoritism that seems to be shown. He said if it were a choice between a locally owned business as compared to a nationally owned business, he would vote in favor of the locally owned business. He was tempted to vote against the request. Mr. Hamel expressed sympathy with Mocny's Restaurant; he noted he had participated in both restaurants and felt both were very fine. He disagreed with Mr. lieuallen as he said tonight Council was not judging between the two, but simply being asked to approve only one. He said Mocny's might have been put at a disadvantage because it did not bring this matter up when it had been denied the license previously. However, City Council should act tonight on the basis of the information before it, and if there is a problem with Mocny's, then City Council should address that problem later, but should not impede lyon's request. e 11/28/77 - 15 K85