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Session 1533, Minutes Page 6 December 10, 1990 to ensure that, he is suggesting that the City vacate the balance of the street right-of- ray. Building a home requires 50 feet of frontage on a paved public street; if the remainder of the street is vacated, no one can pave it and no additional home can be built. Mr. Cramer said the neighbors were not notified this matter was to be on the agenda, and he asked if another public hearing could be scheduled. Mayor Majerus did not feel a public hearing was necessary, but said anyone who wishes to speak on this will be heard. She noted that an ordinance must be drafted which could not be acted on before the last meeting in January, giving neighbors plenty of time to address Coun- cil. Mr. 011endorff said notices could be sent prior to that meeting, and Council agreed that should be done. Mr. Schoomer asked that the appropriate legislation be prepared and that the City View Place neighbors be advised of its progress. Responding to Mr. Price, Mr. Cramer said the neighbors found out this item was to be on the agenda through a newspaper article. Mayor Majerus accepted responsibility, suggesting she believed a more appropriate time for neighbors to be notified was when same action might be taken by Council on the vacation rather than the City Manager simply making a report to Council. Jeff and Joyce May, 7351 Tulane, thanked Mr. 011endorff for all his work on this matter and said they hoped all the issues will be resolved to everyone's satisfaction. Mr. May agreed there should be an area for large vehicles such as fire and refuse trucks to service his property; however, he had some con- cerns about the paving requirements. He did agree with the basic proposals suggested by the City Manager regarding the street vacation. Mrs. May said all she and her husband were requesting was the right to a right-of-way which all other property owners have. She said they were both strong environmen- talists and would destroy no more trees than absolutely necessary. She noted for the record that she donated aver 100 hours to produce, direct, and edit a commercial to support the cause of Earth Day, 1990. LIQUOR LICENSE - GOLF SHOP The City Manager recommended approval of a license to sell beer by the drink at the Ruth Park Golf Course Clubhouse. The applicant, Ronald M. Akin, meets all City requirements and has a clear record. Mr. Schoomer moved approval. Mrs. Schuman seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. OATH OF OFFICE Mr. Cloris Boyd, Jr. , who was reappointed to the Board of Adjustment at the last meeting, was given the oath of office by the City Clerk. Mayor Majerus thanked Mr. Boyd for his willingness to serve again, noting that the Board of Adjustment is a very important group to the City. (re DISTINGUISHED VISITORS Mr. Schoomer noted that State Representative Sheila Lumpe was in the audience