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e Ms. Miller indicated it was important to have the first reading today. There were people present to hear the discussion and she would expect more people on Monday. She had little doubt about how people in the community feel about this issue. People have called and written to her. She felt that it was important to have the public hearing next Monday before the upcoming election so that people could see how people will vote on this issue prior to the election. This issue has been around for a year. The ordinance has been written for months. It is a matter of one delaying tactic after another. She suggested the smoking issue go on the Monday agenda as well. Mr. Hamel could see no reason for not having the hearing on Monday, May 12. He could see no reason for this political camouflage. It is an important hearing and should follow the schedule. Mr. Delay agreed with Ms. Miller. The positions one could take were simple and straightforward. People could get to the meeting easily on Monday. He would like to see the agendas free for other matters. Ms. Schue agreed with Mr. Delay and Ms. Miller. The clean air ordinance and this ordinance have been put off. She was agreeable to a special meeting. e Mayor said it was always nice for those not running for office to make political issues for those who were. He welcomed the opportunity. He objected because, at the last meeting on this issue, they told people that they could be heard and they would schedule a public hearing for May 12. He questioned if the councilors would do this on other issues and whether it was in the City's best interest. He asked the Manager if they could notify all people previously in attendance. Manager said he could not notify all the people. He could, however, notify leaders who could notify others. Mayor indicated he would be in Portland on Monday and he would like to be present at the discussion. Mr. Hamel said that he would be out of town on May 5, 1980, as part of his work schedule. Vern Gleaves, 975 Oak Street, said on April 7, 1980, this was discussed and the councilors agreed to a public hearing on May 12, 1980. He objected to council scheduling a public hearing and then changing the date. On April 2, the council had discussed whether this was an urgent matter. Their own record indicated there was no emergency. He ques- tioned whether this was the most important issue before the council at this time. Although Councilors Delay and Miller have their minds made up, he believed there would be opinions brought forth in the public hearing that the councilors have never heard. At a time when public officials' credibility is in question, this is damaging the council's credibility within the community. He would have all the officials present; he would like to hear all the comments. e 4/30/79--7