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e and focused on the appropriateness of the establishment rather than their possible negative impact on the neighborhood. The neighborhood could be requested to provide more information. If no further information is avail- able, then the application could be forwarded to OLCC. A process should be developed for dealing with these applications. Mayor Keller asked staff to clarify the council's role in dealing with liquor license applications. Mr. Gleason stated that this is just to make a recom- mendation. Stan Long, City Attorney, stated that the council has been through the situa- tion at least four or five times in the past ten years to try to determine their role in this process. Their role exists partly because of history and the commission pays little attention to the recommenpation unless it is based upon violations of City zoning codes or liquor laws. The commission decides whether public convenience and necessity are to be taken into account and there must be a substantial local reason for not approving a license. Mr. Long stated that the application is reviewed by all affected City departments and then the referral is made to the council. e Ms. Miller stated that the council needs very substantial reasons to give a negative recommendation. She is not certain that availability of alcohol necessarily causes students to drink. She would rather see the City Manager approve all applications unless there are objections by one or more of the affected departments. Mr. Lindberg noted that he appreciated the clarifica- tion and because of this clarification, he will not object. He would like the neighborhood groups to have the information on the role of the council in making recommendations. Mr. Hamel said that the neighborhood groups do under- stand the policy but still want to make their personal preferences known to the council. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. 3. Oriental Village (retail malt beverage); located at 2355 West 11th Avenue; applicants: Yiu Chiu Lee and Wai Yuen Chan. Public hearing was opened; there being no testimony, pUblic hearing was closed. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to foward to OLCC with recommendation for approval, subject to conditions, if any. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. 4. Woody's Restaurant (retail malt beverage); located at 580 Adams Street; applicant: Fred Jack and Marlon Jack. Public hearing was opened; there being no testimony, pUblic hearing was closed. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 14, 1981 Page 10