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Mayor Adams expressed his heartfelt thanks to the group for their efforts and for the energy which they brought to the process. Mr. Wagner said he wanted to commend the twenty five people who served on this board. He said it was a year ago this month that the idea was initiated. He commended Councilmember Welsch for leading the effort, explaining its benefits, and working the City through this section. He said that she served as Council liaison throughout the year. This group exceeded expectations as to what could be accomplished. He said he could not imagine another city able to put together such an "excellent quality board as this with the diversity and the dedication that you have brought to the table." He said he was proud of and grateful to all the members and thanked them very much. Mr. Sharpe thanked the citizens for their efforts and Ms. Welsch for her foresight in considering ways for development. Ms. Brot agreed with what had been said and added that it was "an exciting adventure, amazing" and thanked members for giving their time. Ms. Welsch thanked the committee noting it was a long process and that the challenge now will be implementation. Ms. Brungardt said she wanted to reiterate that this body of citizens represents an invigorated role of democracy, commenting upon the talent in the City and saying that is what makes this an amazing community. She looks forward to seeing how this effort will dovetail with the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Colquitt agreed with what was said previously by other Councilmembers and then asked about an item on page five which concerned the possibility of a position for an economic development specialist. Mr. Solodar responded by saying they had wrestled with this recommendation and finally decided to yield to the City Council to make the decision. Ms. Welsch commented that the reports will be available on the City website for downloading. THE CONSENT CALENDAR Mr. Ollendorff said there were two items on the Consent Calendar. 1. Picnic Beer/Wine License at 7157 Northmoor The City Manager said he believed that all city ordinance requirements are met by the applicant for a license to sell beer and wine at a special event at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on May 28, 2005. They have conducted similar events on many occasions in the past without presenting any problems. 2. General Fund Third Quarter Budget Transfers The City Manager recommended approval of third quarter budget transfers in order to have a balanced General Fund budget. The General Fund will receive a net increase in revenues and expenditures of $24,651 for the third quarter. Mr. Wagner moved approval of the Consent Calendar and Mr. Sharpe seconded with the motion passing unanimously. Then he advised that four items had been removed for discussion: