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elsewhere. It would be a mockery to pass this ordinance if it could not be enforced. This seems to have been a half-hearted effort to propose something people believe in but that cannot be accomplished. The posting of signs is important as well as a strong education e program. These people are as dedicated to improving health as the council. If this ordinance cannot be enforced and the intent is as Ms. Schue stated to be an eductional program, the council could work with these organizations in providing more education which would be more successful than passing an ordinance that cannot be enforced. Ms. Schue noted that requiring no-smoking signs is one of the most helpful things they could do. She is not sure if the finances of these organizations will allow free distribution of no-smoking signs. June Ann Konker responded that many varieties of signs are available from the Lung Association at no charge. Ms. Smith suggested that Ms. Schue and staff review suggestions and bring them back to the council before being drafted into ordinance form. Mr. Hamel asked if the council should decide whether or not this is a worthwhile item to spend time on. Mayor Keller stated these proposals could be further reviewed and Ms. Schue could bring them back again at a later date. The other option would be for Ms. Schue to make a motion at this time which would be her prerogative. Ms. Schue noted she was not sure what she was being asked to do. She was not sure how many times the council wants to discuss the technical points of this. She had hoped to be able to order a draft of the ordinance today. Ms. Smith noted there have been some suggested changes given to Ms. Schue and she should take those into considera- tion and then bring back a proposal to the council. It could be in draft form. If she is not inclined to take those suggestions, she e could bring it back in the form it is now and the council could vote on it. Ms. Schue said she would take the suggestions, but did not want to order a draft that would be rejected. Mr. Obie asked if staff could prepare an ordinance which included the suggested changes from this meeting. Mr. Lieuallen noted the ordinance could be drafted taking the suggestions into account. Mr. Henry noted he views the instructions as having staff prepare a draft ordinance. Mr. Delay stated he would again like to encourage Mr. Obie to work with Ms. Schue. Mr. Obie stated he would be glad to. IV. CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION ORDINANCE Mr. Henry stated that the $500 tax has been eliminated and the rate formula has been changed to an advisory function as the major changes. He introduced Tim Sercombe, City Attorney's office, to provide additional information. e 6/18/80--10