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Session 1923 June 7, 2004 A public Hearing has been set for 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 7, 2004 in these Council Chambers to hear and consider comments on the Plan Commission recommendation to amend the fence height section of the zoning ordinance so as to allow 6" decorative extension atop fences. Mayor Adams declared the Public Hearing open at 7:40 P.M. There were no requests to speak, so Mayor Adams declared the Public Hearing closed at 7:40 P.M. Liquor License - 8631 Olive Blvd. The City Manager recommended approval of a license to sell all kinds of alcoholic beverages at retail for consumption on the premises, including Sunday sales for De Palm Tree located in Jeffrey Plaza. City Council approved a license to sell beer and wine by the drink in December 2003 and indicated that a full license would be considered after six months waiting period for observation of this new business. He reported that this is an excellent restaurant operated in a very professional manner presenting no police problems of any kind. All city ordinance requirements and City Council policies have been met by the applicant. Ms. Colquitt moved to adopt this recommendation; Mr. Sharpe seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. ADD AGENDA ITEM: Mr. Ollendorff said the agenda should be considered by Council for amendment to add an item. Councilmember Wagner moved to add to the agenda a discussion of a response to the many form letters received from The Loop business owners and operators. He wanted to discuss the Council's response to these letters. Ms. Brot seconded the motion to add an agenda item, which passed unanimously. Annual Bud,qet Adoption Mr. Ollendorff recommended adoption of the budgets for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004 including amendments and adjustments agreed upon by the City Council during budget public hearings and budget study review meetings. The budgets include continuation of the high level of services offered by the various city departments. Significant increases are budgeted this year for recreation programs and improved citizen communication. While the budget does not call for any tax increases, most fees for services will be increased to cover increased cost. The budgets are all balanced while maintaining adequate reserves in the event unforeseen emergencies require attention. Mr. Wagner moved to accept the budget, with a comment, and Mr. Sharpe seconded the motion. Mr. Wagner then congratulated the City Manager for providing a balanced budget, based upon not increasing the budget any more than incoming revenue is Page 5