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be some statement included as to what would happen if a person was unable to get insurance and that there should also be some statement regarding the right to appeal an administrative decision under these rules. She also felt that there must be more effort made to make cer- tain people know that there are exemptions and an appeal process. e Ms. Schue stated agreement with the general thrust of the rules and stated concurrence with Ms. Miller and Mr. Obie in having a report brought back in six months. She stated that perhaps staff could be instructed to modify these rules and bring the modification back at that time also. Mr. Larion stated that the right to appeal is in the ordinance. He stated there may be reasons people would be unable to obtain insurance, but they would work with any group or individual to try to resolve the problem or that group would have the right to appeal to the City Council. Ms. Miller asked if, when people applied for the permit, they are given copies of the ordinance and the rules. Mr. McGlinchey responded that they are given copies of the ordinance and will be given copies of the rules after they are approved. Ms. Schue stated she felt the Police Department could give something in writing to people stating that there can be exceptions to these rules for special circumstances. Mr. McGlinchey responded that informing the applicant of that is an internal procedure and generally happens when the application is being discussed with the applicant. Ms. Schue asked if the people would receive that information if they came in for a parade permit application or should just inquire about one. Mr. McGlinchey responded that when they turn the application ~ back in, the issue is discussed. Ms. Schue stated that she would like to .., have some comments such as, IIWe wi 11 work with youll to be part of the package people receive. Mr. McGlinchey indicated this would be easy to initiate. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. Ms. Miller stated that she would like to reiterate that staff should be directed to consider amendments to these rules in regard to people who cannot get insurance and the right to an appeal process. She stated that she would like to discuss with the Parks Department the process for the mall permit application. Ms. Schue noted that in regard to the mall permit, there should be an easier process. She stated it takes on the average at least two weeks to get a mall permit approved. V. PROPOSED USE OF COUNCIL ASSISTANTS FOR STAFF SUPPORT PURPOSES (memo distributed) Mr. Henry stated that at the present there is no person on City staff who is a policy analyst and this proposal is for one-fourth of the . 5/7/80--10