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Session 1234, Minutes December 17, 1979 Page 4 based on revenue projections which are tied to ordinances passing particular taxes, and if those ordinances were subject to referendum or initiative, the long-range fi- nancial planning of the City would be severely hobbled. Also, this type of petition is rejected by the Charter because of the requirement for citizen input, by way of public hearing, into the process of making the budget and setting the tax rate. Coun- cilman Kelley said he concurred with the opinion, and suggested that the citizens who wished to have input into the budgetary process come to the Council meetings when the budget is under discussion and give their input at that time. He emphasized that the Council does listen to citizens and tries to give their ideas and opinions every con- sideration. CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR DRIVE-THROUGH BOOTS AT 8127 OLIVE BLVD. The City Manager said McDonald's Corporation applied for a conditional use permit to construct a drive-through booth at 8127 Olive Boulevard. The application was unani- mously approved by the Plan Commission, with the following conditions: 1) Modify the traffic circulation pattern on the northwest portion of the site, relocate the freezer if necessary, and eliminate the northern- most parking space along the east property line. 2) In all other respects, the development and use of the property shall be in strict accordance with the site plan dated September 21, 1977, and revised on October 15, 1979. Mr. Joe Schicke, Area Supervisor for McDonald's, asked to address the Council. Mr. Schicke said several changes had been made since McDonald's first submitted the pro- posal for a drive-through booth at the above location. The columns holding up the drive-through booth have been eliminated, thus helping the parking situation, the three exits and one entrance have been changed to two exits and two entrances which should facilitate traffic flow and prevent traffic jams, and moving the freezer from the northeast corner to the northwest corner of the lot, as stated in the first con- dition. He anticipates the increase in business will allow McDonald's to hire 10 to 12 new workers. Councilman Sabol moved approval. In answer to a question from Councilman Glickert, Mr. Schicke said the estimated time of placing an order to receiving the order is two minutes. Several Councilmen asked about parking, and Mr. Schicke said there were 43 parking spaces as opposed to 36 in the previous plan. The number at present is 49, so a to- tal of six spaces will be lost. Mr. Schicke said it is estimated that 48% of future sales will be at the drive-through, so parking should not be a problem. Councilman Lieberman seconded Mr. Sabol's motion. Councilman Metcalfe asked Mr. Schicke if he understood that the motion for approval is contingent on the two conditions stated, and he said he did.