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Sessio~ 1649, Mir~/tes 21, 1995 Page 5 In response to Mrs. Schuman, Mr. Ollendorff said he did not know the justifi- cation for the increase in tennis rates, but would find out. Mrs. Schuman said a 25% increase in tennis fees we~t into effect during the current year, and she objected to another increase so soon. Mr. Ollendorff said only the fees going into effect in the near future (i.e., Natatorium, Community Oen- Mrs. Elsie Glickert, 6712 Etzel, suggested that the frequent increases in swimming pool fees has made the pool less "user-fri~y." She c~ the rates from six years ago with current rates, noting the cost in several cate- poeitively and a public hearing held so frequent users could ~ake tions. She asked if there are to be increases each year, and Mayor Majerus said Oouncil has directed tb~ Park C~a,~.~ion to review fees yearly and rec- ommend adjustments, if needed. Mrs. Glickert suggested that a notice he put in the newspapers when that discussion is scheduled. Mayor Majerus said Council will take that under advisement. Mr. Jc~n McDonnell, 519 Westview Drive, agreed with Mrs. Glickert and ask~ed_ Oouncil to withhold action on fee increases so further discussion can take place. He als~ suggested that tb~ attributes of tb~ parks syste~ and partic- ularly the pool should be publicized more. Mr. ~ams said it would be necessary to approve fees for the Natatorium and Heman pool at tb~ same time, otherwise, there would be confusion. Mr. Wagner disagreed and moved approval of the new fees for the Natatorium and Community Mr. Adams then moved approval of the new fees for tb~ Community Center. Mrs. Schuman seconded the motion, and all voted Aye. Mrs. Schuman moved approval of the new fees for Ruth Park Golf Course. Mrs. T~ secor~ed, and all voted Aye exoept Mr. Wagner, who voted Nay. Mrs. Schuman thought the Park Cc~.~ion had been sensitive to complaints re- garding the increases, noting none was recommended for individual permits, ID cards or daily fees. She also noted pool users may attend Park C~u~ission meetings at ar~ time ar~ ask to be heard on fees, ways of making facilities more user friendly, etc. She moved approval of the fee structure for ~man Pool and the Natatorium. Mr. Adams seconded the motion. All voted Aye ex- cept (k~nci~ Thompson and Wagner, who voted Nay. Mayor Majerus said action on the tennis permits will take place after Council receives the re~_ested information. SITE PLAN AMEN~ - 616 NO~I~ MCKNIGHT The City Manager said Council approved a site plan on May 8, 1995, for a ca- tering service at McKnight and Delmar that included a condition el'nninating the ingress/egress fr~ DeLmar to the parking lot. ~ne administrative report inicated that, alternatively, a partial closure that allowed right turns but prohibited left turns could be considered. The tenant applicant agreed to