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Session 1698, Minutes June 9, 1997 Ryder Transportation Laidlaw Transit, Inc. $6,150.00 $6,703.00 Ryder bid $25.00 per hour, including wait time. program's Monday and Wednesday swim trips. current schedule. They will charge a flat $95.00 per bus for the The above total is an estimate based on the program's The City Manager recommends awarding this contract to Ryder Transportation for the estimated amount of $6,150. Mr. Schoomer moved adoption of the Consent Calendar. Mr. Munkel seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM #2 - PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING AMENDMENT FOR BED AND BREAKFAST FACILITY: The City Manager said that this is the time to hear citizen comments on a proposal that has been brought to the City Council by the Plan Commission. They propose to amend the zoning ordinance to permit Bed and Breakfast facilities, with a limit of five guests, as a permitted home occupation in a single family dwelling. The proposal includes a list of standards that must be met, including no signage, proper parking, no permanent residency, and a number of other restrictions. Mayor Pro Tem Wagner declared the Public Hearing open at 7:40 p.m. Ms. Diane Zaltsman, 7928 Delmar, wished to speak on behalf of Clara Hoffman. They have extended their hospitality to people in the United States, as well as people from foreign countries through their Bed and Breakfast. Ms. Zaltsman and members of her family, has had occasion to use the Hoffman's services during a funeral. It was a great comfort to them to be able to stay in a warm and friendly environment instead of a cold and impersonal hotel during that emotional time. Additionally, she believes a Bed and Breakfast gives a status and prestige to University City that other neighborhoods, such as Webster Groves and Kirkwood have. University City has just as strong of a historical background as these other communities and if people are aware that the City has Bed and Breakfast facilities, they would want to stay here. Ms. Clara Hoffman, 8360 Cornell Avenue, stated that her home was her private home and a Bed and Breakfast by referral. The last family she had, stayed during Washington University graduation weekend, when there is not a room to be had anywhere. Bed and Breakfasts usually fill up first. The five people came from all over the U.S. They had a wonderful time, having dinner at the Loop. If they stayed somewhere else, another community would have benefited from their visit. They really enjoyed the home atmosphere and being able to visit with each other without someone having to tell them they had to leave. Ms. Hoffman and her husband enioy this business. Neighbors send their family to them when they do not have enough room in their house. She feels very good that her neighbors approve and use their Bed and Breakfast services. Being that there were no more requests to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Wagner closed the Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m.