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. unnecessary, and suggested wording be inserted requiring a license for e "permanent attachment" or install ation in el ectrical sal es. Shirley Swenson, Finance Department, said this was a consumer protection measure which gives the buyer an opportunity to make sure such devices are UL approved. Further, it is a fire protection measure. It is pri- marily aimed at electrical appliances. She said wording could be changed to address Mr. Williams' concern. Mr. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, to change the language under electrical sales to include "permanent" or "require UL approval for sale in the city." Don Allen, Public Works Director, said he could present legitimate con- cerns where the City has had to use the ordinance to eliminate problems. However, he felt the ordinance could be amended to meet Mr. Williams' concerns. Vote was taken on the motion which carried with all Councilors ,present voting aye, except Mr. Haws voting no. Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley, to schedule public hearing on the licensing ordinances January 22, 1979. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Swenson noted for Council that the ordinance deals just with Business License Chapter and would repeal bike licensin~. She noted the memo sent to the Bicycle Committee, and had concurrence with the University of e Oregon, that dropping such licensinq would not be detrimental to their free marking program. It was noted that licen~ing of bikes has proven to be very inefficient, and the proceeds which were marked for bike paths have not even covered the cost of administering the' program. The City would encourage people to mark their bicycles, perhaps with driver's license numbers, which would be more effective nationwide.. Mr. Lieuallen agreed the bike licensing program was a waste of time. He noted the possibility of a statewide program, and felt the State should be made aware that the licensing program is unworkable and probably not effecti ve. Mr. Obie left the meeting. VI I. Briefing Re: Major Legislative Issues--Papers distributed. Manager said the format of the meetinq with the legislators December 14, 6:30 p.m., Valley River Inn, would be as follows: Introducti on by the Mayor, presentation of the issues, and then individual query of the legislators by Councilors. Paget Engen emphasized the Councilors should have individual interactions with the legislators, to alert them of the Council's interest in various issues. 12/13/78 - 8 e ,1Q