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Session 1694, Minutes May 5, 1997 CITY MANAGER'S RFPORTS: CONSENT CALENDAR (5 ITEMS) # I - Picnic Liquor Ucense - Fair In The Square: The City Manager recommended approval of the annual license for the Gateway Marine Corp League to sell beer at the June I st Fair In The Square on Kingsland near the post ot~ce. This license has been issued for many years without any problems. #2 - Printer Ribbons and Overlays for Park Department I.D. System: City Manager said that out of three solicited quotations, two were received for supplies for the new Park I.D. System. $7,272 is budgeted for this purchase. The bids were tabulated as follows: P & L Products $7,272.00 Card Systems $7,299.00 City Manager recommends approval of the low quote from P & L Products for $7,272.00. #3 - Public Hearing Date - Zoning Amendment for Bed and Breakfast Facility: City Manager recommends setting 7:30 p.m. on June 9th in the Council Chambers for a public hearing to consider amending the text of the zoning ordinance to permit bed and breakfast facility with a limit of five guests as a permitted home occupation in a single family dwelling. The Plan Commission recommends adoption of this change with appropriate standards and limitations. #4 - New Telephone System: City Council accepted the recommended new telephone system at a cost of $96,000 earlier this year. A~I of the available options were unit priced. An analysis of needs in terms of equipment and various optional features has been done. He recommends the addition of options in the amount of$15,065. He believes these additions will provide for a very modern, up-to-date, citizen friendly communication system with all city departments. #5 - Parks Department Courtesy Cards and Golf Course Discounts: Mr. Ollendorff recommends approval of one time new resident courtesy cards for Heman Pool and the Natatorium. Further that a third card be offered giving new residents one free use of the Recreational Facility Fitness Room. He further recommends that the City Council approve a one dollar ($ 1.00) discount on all Ruth Park green fees during the fairways sprigging project which will take approximately one month to complete. Mr. Schoomer moved approval of the consent calendar. Mr. Wagner seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. AGENDA NO. 2: PUBLIC HEARING - ANNUAL BUDGET: Mayor Adams called for the public hearing on the 1997-1998 Annual Budget to be opened at 7:42 p.m. The City Manager said that beginning seven years ago, the City Council decided to have two public hearings, not just one, to answer citizen comments regarding the annual budget. One is tonight and the next public hearing is set for May 19th at 7:30 p.m. Public comments are welcome during this time period. Two public budget study sessions will be held in the E.O.C, room at 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 12th and Wednesday, May 14th. The Council will start studies with the beginning of the budget through the Police and Fire sections on May 12th, and the remainder of the budget will be studied on May 14th. Being that no further comments were made, Mayor Adams declared the public hearing closed at 7:46 p.m. Responding to Mr. Schoomer, Mr. Ollendorffsaid that the county's final detailed figures for assessed valuation would not be expected until early July.