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SeSsion 1221, Nlnutes June 18, 1979 Page 5 Abbte Cobbs, 1135 Watts, asked toaddress the Count11. Hs Cobbs said any schools in University Clty are welcome to become part of the Community Education program, but only ftve at this time are interested In the program. Hs Cobbs said the Central Co- ordinating Council is really needed and should not be eliminated, and that they do get input from neighborhood groups, from the schools and from the city staff. Barbara Brandon, 6701 Plymouth, asked to address the Council on the Community Educa- tion program. Ns Brandon said she felt that the programs in the Community Education program were set up in response to needs of the immediate neighborhoods in which they operate, but she felt that sometimes a great deal of effort had to be put forth to Justify them, and she feels that should not be necessary. George Hogan, 7046 Washington, asked to address the Council on the proposed increase in the property tax in University City. He feels there have been too many increases in taxes recently, and would like to see more effort devoted to conmercial develop- ment in University City. Several Councilmen noted that the City has a full-time ployee, Hary Fahey, ~ho is working toward attracting more commercial development in University City. Hr. Rubin Schlafmen, 747 Yale, asked to address Council on the general subject of the budget. Hr. Schlafman commented on various areas of the budget, including per- sonnel costs, dues and memberships, food allowances, travel allowances and contrac- tual services, all of which show an increase over last year. Hr. Schlafman suggested there should be some paring down in these areas. Councilman Kelley said he wanted to comment on Hr. Hogan's statement. Rt. Kelley said he agreed vt/th Hr, Hogan, and is against any raise in the property tax. Councilman Adams co~nented that a number of years ago, the property tax was lowered, and has been maintained at that level for about the past five years. RECESS Hayor ~ooney called for a recess at 10:00 P.H. · he Council reconvened at 10:15 P.H. cossEl~r C~F_~AR ('ZEN Itl~S) BUDGBTARY TRANSFERS (~1) In accordance ~rlth provisions in the Hunictpal Code, budgetary transfers may be made from one department to another during the last quarter of the fiscal year. The fol- lowing transers are recommended for the reasons noted: TO: FROM: 1017.4 ~aln. of~mlctpal Property A/r conditioner bids exceeded budget estimates $ 7,000 2010.4 Police Our 10% contribution for ICAP radio equipment 3,400 2610.2 Engineering Engineering contract for River Des Peres study and traffic signal repairs 6,100 $ 1,000 3,000 1014.1 Law 1016.1 Finance 1017.1 Nain. of Hun~cipal Property 1,000 2010.1 Police 7,000 2020.1 Fire 500 2610.1 Engineering 2,000