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Session 1530, Minutes Page 10 October 15, 1990 Mr. Rick Simonelli, 6923 Amherst, member of Eighth Church, urged that Council remain open-minded regarding the rules applying to Delmar. He felt the read- ing room would be a wonderful adjunct to the businesses already there. Mayor Majerus said the request to Council is that it go against its stated policy of approving only retail use for first floor areas fronting on Delmar. Mr. 011endorff commented that in recent years Council has been asked to make several exceptions to their policy, and experience has shown that the excep- tions were mistakes in that they detracted from the Loop as a business-restau- rant t street. He said this group would be a welcome addition to the community but in a more suitable site, and he offered the City's services in finding a better place. He also noted that the City has promised retail merchants that zoning laws will be enforced to bring in more retail merchants; he felt it would be an error to allow this use in this particular zone. Mrs. Th atson moved approval. There was no second and the motion died. Mr. Adams moved denial of the site plan because he opposed a non-retail use in this location. Mrs. Schuman seconded the motion, adding she also was opposed to non-retail uses on Delmar, but would be extremely pleased if the Eighth Church would locate elsewhere in University City. Mayor Majerus agreed. All voted Aye except Mrs. Thompson, who voted Nay. Mr. Schooaner returned to the Council chambers. BUDGET TRANSFERS The City Manager said for the first time, Council is asked to approve budget transfers quarterly throughout the fiscal year. Line item transfers amount to $216,493, most of which has gone for increased health insurance, he said. Mr. Adams asked how much the medical costs had increased over last year, and Mr. 011endorff said it was about 15%. He noted that the City does not receive the figures until mid-June, while the budget is acted on earlier. Mrs. Schuman noted there were also rather large outlays for Workers Compensa- tion in several departments, and employees need to be made aware of this. Mr. Adams moved approval. Mrs. Schuman seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. The budget transfers are attached and made a part of the record. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS FOR TREE PRUNING The City Manager said invitations to bid on pruning 950 trees for the Forestry Division were sent to 26 area contractors, with the following response: (meCOnpany Total Minority/Female& L Tree Service, Inc. $28,452.50 25% Asplundh Tree Expert Caany 28,965.50 0%