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Session 1520, Minutes Page 2 May 21, 1990 who work with local governments in their states to strengthen historic preser- vation at the local level. He noted that Missouri representative Judith Deel received outstanding cooperation from local people in arranging this workshop. He also introduced Bernard Callen, chairman of the National Alliance for Pre- servation Commissions, who works with 2,000 localities whose City Councils have passed preservation legislation; Richard Wagner from the Main Street Cen- ter of the National Trust; and Stephen Morris from the National Park Service, who coordinates local state programs on behalf of the Park Service. Mr. Gil- bert mentioned several things that were brought out during the meetings--the importance of developing the facts about the future of distinguished buildings in the City; the value of feasibility studies; identifying people in the com- munity who can help with engineering, architectural, marketing, and real es- tate questions related to preserving historic buildings; and the importance of communications in developing a consensus about the buildings in the community. Mr. Gilbert said the Plan Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, and City Council should all be involved in discussion leading to possible designa- tion and feasibility studies. He thanked the Council to giving him this time and also for the excellent hospitality received by the workshop participants. There was a round of applause. HONOR FOR FINANCE DIRECTOR Mayor Majerus announced that Director of Finance Willie Norfleet has again brought honor to the City as the recipient of an achievement award from the Government Finance Officers Association for his financial handling of the City's money. As the Mayor presented Mr. Norfleet with a framed certificate, there was a round of applause. CI'T'Y MANAGER'S REPORTS CONSENT CALENDAR (TWO ITEMS) Picnic Beer License - Fair in the Square (#1) . Approval was recommended of a license to sell beer by the drink at the Fair in the Square on June 3, 1990. Site Plan - 7645 Delmar Boulevard (#2) . Approval was recommended of a non- profit office occupancy on the second floor of 7645 Delmar. The application meets all City requirements and would not remove the property from the tax rolls since it would be occupied as a rental. Mr. Adams moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Mr. Schoomer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - 1990-91 BUDGET The City Manager said a public hearing was scheduled at 7:30 p.m. this date to hear comments from citizens on the proposed budget for the fiscal year begin- ning July 1, 1990. Final action will be taken in June after consideration of (me citizen suggestions. Mayor Majerus opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m.