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The Council met in a regular session with the following members present:
Jane Monday, Mayor City Officers present:
0. Eugene Barrett Gary Bell Gene Pipes, City Manager
James L. Carter Ila G. Gaines Scott Bounds, City Attorney
William B. Green William L. Hammock Ruth DeShaw, City Secretary
Percy Howard, Jr. William H. Knotts, Jr.
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Call to Order
Recess to Executive Session
Mayor Monday called the formal session to order at 6:35 P.M. and then recessed into Executive
Session to discuss a police security matter under Section 6252 -17, Texas Open Meetings, V.A.T.S. At 6:50
P.M., the Executive Session ended with no formal action being taken.
Formal Session Reconvened
Mayor Monday then reconvened the formal session at 7:00 P.M. Pastor David Shirley of Grace Baptist
Church presented the invocation.
CONSIDER THE MINUTES
Councilmember Barrett made the motion to approve of the minutes of the March 28, 1989 City Council
Meeting, as corrected by the City Secretary, Ruth DeShaw, in changing all references to 11VALIC" in the
discussion of the City's self - funded health insurance program on pages 280 and 281 to "North American Life
and Casualty (NALAK)." Councilmember Howard seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed
unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTIONS
Consider Resolutions authorizing an application for Criminal Justice Division grants as follows:
Mr. Gene Pipes, City Manager, presented this resolution, the caption of which appears below,
supporting an application for a grant for a Crime Prevention Officer in the amount of $30,803:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION
FOR A CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION GRANT; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT; MAKING
VARIOUS PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO.
Mr. Pipes advised this grant, if received, would fund this departmental position which was eliminated for
budgetary reasons several years ago in order to increase the patrol units. He said this officer would make
presentations to the school age children and concentrate his efforts, rather than responding to crimes or
apprehending criminals, in assisting in crime prevention programs, neighborhood watches, advising on how to
proceed in terms of emergency situations and general education within the community so that the community
can help the city with crime prevention. Councilmember Howard made the motion to approve this resolution
and Councilmember Knotts seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously.
Consider Resolution authorizing an application for a grant in the amount of $109,756 for a combined
Huntsville /Walker County /TDC Illicit Drug and Information Unit
Mr, Gene Pipes, City Manager, presented this resolution, the caption of which is as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-4
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION
FOR A CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION GRANT; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT; MAKING
VARIOUS PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO
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Mr. Pipes advised this program has been an ongoing effort for some time to enhance that particular activity
in terms of response to the crime rate within the community. Councitmember Barrett made the motion to adopt
unanimously.
CONSIDER BIDS
Mr. Gene Pipes, City Manager, advised three bores are slated under the current construction
schedule: 22nd Street at Sam Houston Avenue; 20th Street at Sam Houston Avenue; and 14th Street at Sam
Houston as a part of the capital improvement project. He then recommended the low bidder, noting he has
done a number of projects of this type for the City. He said while the other bidder (S.G. & R.) was much
higher ($63,621.05), the spread in the two bids is due perhaps to the fact that Brazos Valley Utilities is
already here and will not have move -in expenses. Councitmember Knotts made the motion to accept the low bid
Discussion: Councitmember Bell asked if it would be less expensive to dig an open trench. Mr. Pipes said
it would not be cheaper as it is a wide five lane highway and the SDHPT would also be reluctant to allow
the city to cut the newly improved pavement. All were in favor of the motion and it passed unanimously.
CONSIDER LANDFILL LINER CHANGE ORDER
amount of $9,923.75 to be paid from sanitation fund capital reserve
Mr. Gene Pipes, City Manager, advised the City has contracted with this firm to excavate the trench
area at the landfill. He said a liner needs to be placed on the bottom and up the sides. He said the city
has examined the comparative costs for what it would cost the city to do this lining and that of this
contractor and it was found the contractor can do this work much more efficiently and inexpensively. He
said the city will take care of the side slopes and this change order will allow Southern States Equipment
to put the liner to the appropriate thickness and compaction on the bottom for $9,923.75. Councitmember
Howard made the motion to accept this change order as presented and Councitmember Gaines seconded the
motion. Discussion: Councitmember Carter requested that the staff's supporting memorandums include the
reasons /justifications for change orders so that the Council will have the benefit of that information in
advance, noting the letter from Mr. Glenn Isbell, Design Engineer, concerning this particular change order
does not give the cost and efficiency justification just reported by the City Manager. All were in favor of
the motion on the floor and it passed unanimously.
CONSIDER ORDINANCES
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Mr. Gene Pipes, City Manager, presented this ordinance, the caption of which is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 89 -7
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS AMENDING ITS
PERSONNEL POLICIES BY ADDING APPENDICES RELATED TO CHARTER OFFICERS; ADOPTING
A REVISED ORGANIZATIONAL CHART; AND MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO
Mayor pro tem Howard, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, advised the Committee is recommending
administrative changes affecting Charter personnel. He advised that the Personnel Committee met for the
first time this year with Charter Officers in a semi - annual review. As a result of the review sessions, the
Committee recommends three basic actions to provide better communication and coordination of the duties and
responsibilities of its Charter Officers. The first recommendation is to adopt job descriptions because
current descriptions are either outdated or nonexistent, he said. The second recommendation is to add
appendices to the City's Personnel Policies which outline specifically for Charter Officers what portions of
the Personnel Policies are applicable to them, he advised. The final recommendation, he noted, is an
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amended organizational chart to realign personnel functions to reflect direct Mayor and City Council
supervision of the activities of the City Manager. He said the new organizational structure reflects the
confidence the Mayor and Council continue to have in its City Manager. He said the City Council looks
forward to the City Manager's continued supervisory role. He said the organizational chart continues to
project the idea that the City Council sets the policy direction of the city. He said this amendment is
required to allow the City Manager to directly assist the Council in the communication with and coordination
of public Charter Officers. He said it is the feeling of the Personnel Committee that these proposed
changes will enhance the performance of the duties and responsibilities of the Charter Officers.
Councilmember Hammock made the motion to approve of this ordinance as presented and Councilmember
Barrett seconded the motion. Discussion: Councilmember Green suggested that the desirable qualifications
for the City Secretary in the job description for that position be omitted as it has been for the other
officers. City Attorney Scott Bounds advised it was intended that it be deleted as it has been for the City
Manager, City Attorney and City Judge. Councilmember Knotts, however, felt job qualifications were needed
on all of the Charter Officers and he recommended that they be inserted for all positions. Councilmember
Carter re- emphasized it is the intention of the Council to continue to consider the Charter Officer
positions as professional positions, and to some extent, independent positions, but there will be a new
administrative and organizational structure. He said these Charter Officers will continue to be considered
as a professional status requires. Mayor Monday noted there was never any intention that they would not be
considered as professional positions.
City Manager, Gene Pipes, advised of an error in the chart under Finance Director, noting the solid
Line connecting the Finance Divisions, under the Finance block, should extend downward only. Councilmember
Green noted he has a problem adopting this ordinance including the organizational chart because the job
descriptions and functional responsibilities should speak for themselves. He said the Council could adjust
the organizational chart administratively without an ordinance. Scott Bounds, City Attorney, advised the
reason he included it in this ordinance is because it was last adopted by ordinance as a part of the fiscal
year budget, as it appears within the budget; to amend it then, must be done by ordinance. He said the
chart is reviewed annually at budget time and changes can be made to it when the budget is adopted.
Councilmember Green said then if we decide to rearrange the reporting functions, it will be done by
ordinance. Mr. Bounds concurred.
Mayor Monday noted then the two changes to the motion on the floor are to delete the "desirable
qualifications" under the position of City Secretary as it has been for the other Charter Officers, and to
amend the supervisory /chain of command line arrangement under the Finance block. All were in favor of the
motion, as amended, and it passed unanimously.
Consider Ordinance No. 89 -8 amending the two truck ordinance to incorporate changes suggested by the Wrecker
Drivers Association
Mr. Scott Bounds, City Attorney, presented this ordinance, the caption of which is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 89 -8
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 4A, AUTOMOBILE
WRECKERS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY TO ALTER CERTAIN TOW TRUCK REGULATIONS; REPEALING
PRIOR ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A FINE OF UP TO $200.00 A DAY FOR VIOLATIONS OF
THE ORDINANCE; REQUIRING PUBLICATION OF THE ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Mr. Bounds advised he has incorporated many of the suggested changes made by Mr. Buddy Widner on March 14,
1989, such as deleting the designation of truck operator; permitting air brakes; clarifying whether failure
to answer phone is failure to answer call; and restricting tow fees prior to vehicle hookups. Mr. Bounds
noted, however, that the problem with police officers not having tow slips required for charging a fee can
be handled administratively, rather than in the ordinance. Also, Mr. Bounds advised Mr. Widner observed
that companies are charging $7.00 instead of $5.00 for storage because it was their understanding that this
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matter is subject to state, not city regulation. He said he has reviewed the state law, Article 6687 -9a,
and notes that it does not apparently restrict a city's authority to regulate storage fees for police
directed or nonconsent tows. In fact, he said, H. B. 679 introduced before the current legislature seeks to
establish maximum fees for storage of vehicles. Mr. Bounds said he also reviewed the City of Houston
ordinance which sets a maximum storage fee for police and nonconsent tows of $8.00 per day. He spoke to the
City of Houston staff who indicated they were unaware of any conflict with state law and they enforced the
$8.00 fee. Mr. Bounds said he has, therefore, left intact the storage fee regulations, but increased the
allowable fee to $7.00.
Councilmember Howard made the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 89 -8 and Councilmember Bell seconded the
CONSIDER BUDGET AND TAX REPORTS AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Gene Pipes, City Manager, presented these documents for review, noting they are for general
information and do not require approval by formal motion. He clarified in the general fund statement of
revenues as of February 28, 1989, that the hotel motel tax revenue is reported in error, noting it is in
reality slightly in excess of $50,000, rather than the $2,320 amount reported. He said this is a very
healthy increase over the prior year and indicates the Tourism Division activities are well within our
expectations of the monthly guaranteed budget. He said there will be, at that rate, a slight surplus and he
intends to report the availability of funds to the Tourist Council at the next review, so that if there is a
need for the funds, they can be made available.
Mayor Monday asked how the tax report compares to this time last year. Mr. Pipes advised the
monthly report for February, 1989 indicates the total percentage collected of the 1988 tax levy was 89.58
percent or $1,363,510.00 and the total delinquent collection was 17.03 percent or $55,486.80, which is very
comparable to prior years. He said the city generally has a very busy time leading up to the spring of the
year, and for the balance of the year, the city struggles towards 90 to 95 percent based on a trickling -in
type basis. He said there has been a very healthy response in the delinquent tax collections, which
compares very favorably to prior years and indicates some restoration of the strengthening of the general
economy.
Mr. Gene Pipes, presented the general fund budget adjustments, noting they will need formal
approval. He said this quarterly process is simply a formal confirmation of what was already approved
within parameters established by Council to create these budget adjustments. Councilmember Barrett made the
motion to approve of the budget adjustments and Councilmember Knotts seconded the motion Discussion:
Councilmember Carter referred to the revenues to -date for "licenses, permits and fees," noting they are
considerably lower than this time last year, as last year it was 57.1 percent as compared to 44.49 percent
this year. Gene Pipes, City Manager, advised a large portion of that revenue comes in about the same time
of the year in a lump sum. Patricia Allen, Director of Finance, advised the city is slightly behind where
we were this time last year, due in part to the building permit area as apparently there was somewhat of a
stump after the end of December. Councilmember Carter advised it is his understanding that construction
permits are also down on the national level. All were in favor of the motion to approve of the budget
CONSIDER TAX ABATEMENT OPTIONS- - REPORT
Mr. Howard advised the Tax Abatement Committee met on April 4 to review the city's position in
relation to the tax abatement policies. He said the committee feels the city should continue to work with
other entities to develop a policy that is fair, flexible and competitive. He said in view of the fact some
cities have buildings and utilities already in place, this in itself makes for very competitive times. He
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said we need to plan to continue working with agencies and individuals to invite industries to Huntsville.
He said hopefully the Texas legislature will give cities some guidance. Councilmember Carter asked what the
status is as it concerns the city. Mr. Howard said it is in a continual evaluation phase with the other
entities in an effort to determine how we can establish an overall policy. Councilmember Carter asked that
before we get to establishing an overall policy that encompasses all three taxing entities, the city council
should have some discussion. Mr. Howard said the Council will review any proposals in advance. He noted
hopefully the state will set some guidelines for the cities, but it has not done very much so far. He said
the cities are giving and taking whatever they find. He said on September 1, one minor change was made to
the rule that taxes can be abated for any development in a slum area, in that this provision was removed and
the cities can now abate taxes in any area reasonable for that business. Councilmember Carter said then the
council committee has not reached conclusions as of yet. Mayor pro tem Howard said that is correct.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT--GENE PIPES
Sale of Surplus Property--Sealed Bids-- Auction
Mr. Gene Pipes, City Manager, advised the city auctioned off sixteen used vehicles through the
sealed bid procedure. He said it is the City Purchasing Agent, Mark Bosma's recommendation to award the
bids to the highest bidders on vehicle numbers 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16. It was
noted there was no bid on vehicle No. 4 and the bid on vehicle No. 9 did not meet the minimum bid
requirement. Mr. Bosma reported the total proceeds of the sale were $6,025.00 and these revenues will go to
the General Fund. Mr. Pipes said the city will go back out for bids on the two vehicles that remain and
should have the results on those bids shortly. The Council expressed no opposition to the recommendation to
accept these bids and deposit the funds in the General Fund.
Update on the City Employee's health plan: Employer Plan Services Incorporated (E PSI )
Mr. Gene Pipes, City Manager, advised the City has been discussing adding the EMS employees to
this insurance. Prior to that time, he said the City paid an administrative charge that had been levied by
action of the federal government to equalize the cost of this self - funded plan with more traditional
insurance plans. He said the city has prevailed upon its carrier to postpone any adjustment to that cost
until the annual renewal in July. Mr. Bounds said they have not talked about the rate increase of 67 cents
per month, so that rate will be deferred until July for evaluation with the annual update rather than having
to tack it on now. Mr. Pipes said we are in the black on this plan for the third consecutive year due to a
very effective administration of our self- funded plan. He said there may be some minor adjustments to
particular areas that are affected by the fund and there may be a small increase to hedge against the
declining fund situation, but it will not be a substantive increase. He said the self - funded health
insurance plan has been very effective and covered the employees on their medical costs but it contained the
cost in such a way so as to not have a steadily spiraling increase.
Responses Received by Planning Commission to Review of Development Code
Mr. Pipes advised the packet includes the responses the city has received from the public for the
Planning Commission's review of the development code. He said Mr. Dale Brown, City Planner, advises that
some of the suggested changes to the Development Code will be considered. He said a meeting will be held to
continue this evaluation on April 17 at 6:30 P.M. The suggestions to be reviewed include "the suggestion
that the property lines determine building line set -back and not the easement lines" (Jerry Moorer's
suggestion); and a clarification on the word "feasibility" and its use within the Code (Ben Bius'
suggestion).
Mr. Pipes asked Cindy Kellgren, Chief Building Official, about the response the Board of Adjustments
and Appeals received from the public on the building codes. Ms. Kellgren advised the Board received about
five responses concerning the plumbing code; questions on interpretation of the code; and suggestions on
rewording the code. She said the Board of Adiustments and Appeals will meet on April 18 at 8 :00 A.M. to
review these suggestions as well as additional questions.
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Councilmember Bell asked if the Board of Adjustments and Appeals will be making recommendations to
the Council. Mr. Pipes said after the review of the suggestions, there will be a recommendation to Council
on any proposed changes. Mayor Monday asked for a report one way or the other as to everything that was
evaluated by both the Planning Commission and the Board of Adiustments and Appeals noting if the Commission
or Board decide not to evaluate something for any reason she feels the Council needs to know about that
too.
Council /City Vs. Houston Oilers -- Benefit Basketball Game for Good Shepherd Mission
Gene Pipes advised of a request from John Thompson to assemble a basketball team of nine
individuals to play members of the Houston Oilers Football Team on May 7 at 7:00 P.M. at the Huntsville High
School gym. He said those physically adept at full court basketball are solicited to play (excluding the
City Attorney, who is on injured waivers). Mr. Theo Whiteside, of the city staff, has been drafted to play
"Center," but a few other players are needed to go along with the center piece. He asked the Council to be
available on that Saturday to help benefit the Good Shepherd Mission. He said donations will be accepted at
the door. He said it is very nice of the oilers to come up to do this, but they do need some opposition.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT- -JANE MONDAY
Appointments to the Board of Adiustments and Appeals
Mayor Monday recommended the reappointment of Mr. Allan Pritchard, Mr. Luther Jones and Mr. Ron
Howell to the Board for another two year term each. She felt reappointments are necessary to facilitate
their current activity of reviewing the building codes. Councilmember Barrett made the motion to approve of
these reappointments and Councilmember Howard seconded the motion All were in favor and the motion passed
unanimously.
Appointments to the Parks Advisory Board
Mayor Monday then presented the names of Mr. Tommy Martin, who has been very active in the Boys
Baseball Association youth programs and Mr. Darryl Patrick, who is also very interested, not only in the
soccer program, but also in parks related presentations. She said the Parks Advisory Board is interested in
putting together a slide presentation to take to various groups to advise the public of some of the needs of
the parks. Councilmember Howard made the motion to approve of these appointments and Councilmember Gaines
seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously.
Tourism Volunteers of Chamber--Presentation to East Texas Tourist Group in Lufkin
Mayor Monday advised she accompanied volunteers from the Tourism Division of the Chamber of Commerce
on a trip to Lufkin to make a presentation to the East Texas Tourism Group. She said they discussed the
East Texas folk Festival and listened to ideas from other communities as to what they are doing. They made
a presentation about the East Texas Folk Festival while dressed in full period costumes. She noted they
passed out brochures and encouraged them to come. She said they talked about Huntsville's success story
and what happened last year with the Folk Festival and how it was motivated. She said it was interesting to
compare that last year it was estimated 400 volunteers, 300 students and 100 local people were involved in
the Festival; this year it is estimated 1000 volunteers, 600 students and about 400 local people are
involved in the Festival activities. She said this gives some idea about where this effort is headed and
how it is growing in a very positive way.
Presentation to Sam Houston Elementary School Students
Mayor Monday advised she and Councilmember Ila Gaines made a presentation to school children
concerning the functions of the city and the duties and responsibilities of the Mayor and City Council.
Tour of City Hall by Second Grade Students
Mayor Monday said she and the City Manager, Mr. Pipes, spoke to a group of second grade students at
City Hall about city government and the roles of the Manager, Mayor and Council. She said the City
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Secretary then conducted a tour of City Hall for the children and explained the duties and responsibiliti
of her office.
Lunch with Dale Casper Library Director. Sam Houston State University Library
Mayor Monday advised the Council that she joined the City Manager, Gene Pipes, and City Librarian
Judy Hunter, for lunch with Mr. Dale Casper, Library Director of SHSU's library, to visit about a
integration of the two programs and how the two libraries might cooperate and develop a relationship in tha
regard.
Presentation to Huntsville Leadership Group at Huntsville High School
Mayor Monday noted last evening she spoke to the Huntsville Leadership Group at Huntsville Hi
School about city government. She was joined by Walker County Judge, Frank Robinson, Jr. and Mr. Llc
Martin, former legislator, representing state government. She said it was a good discussion of the thr
levels of government.
East Texas Folk Festival Steering Committee Meeting
Mayor Monday noted a meeting was held today with the Steering Committee of the East Texas Folk
Festival to make final preparations as to how to move volunteers and visitors, and provide parking and
entertainment, etc. She encouraged everyone to come for all three days, noting it will be a remarkable
event. She said the coordination will be a very important item, but she is confident everything will move
into place. She said one of the leading performers in the drama: "Gone to Texas," is the City Manager, who
will play the role of "Pleasant Gray." Mayor Monday advised the drama will be performed on Friday, April
21 at 1:00 P.M. and there will be 3200 school children on the grounds. She said U. S. Senator Phil Gramm
will be here for this presentation. The drama will also be presented on Saturday and Sunday evenings, and
on Sunday evening at 5:30 P.M., there will be a "Grand Finale." She said members of the Texas Army will be
here to be sworn in as members of Sam Houston's "New Army of the Republic of Texas." She encouraged
everyone to be there for the "Finale," as it will be a most memorable event.
GSU Meeting in Cleveland on April 5
Mayor Monday advised she will accompany the City Manager to Cleveland on Wednesday to visit with
area cities about Gulf States Utilities and their request for a utility rate hike. She said they will
share this information with the Council.
Breakfast at HEAP Building to hear Haas /Williams Consultants Report on Central Business District Plans
Mayor Monday reminded the Council they are all invited to the HEAP Building for breakfast on
Thursday morning at 6:45 A.M. to hear the report from the consultants. She said there will be drawings and
a six inch scale model of the downtown area. She encouraged the Council to be there as there will be an
opportunity to ask questions and to visit with members of the Arts Commission.
COUNCIL ACTION
Walker County Fair Grand Opening Ceremonies
Councilmember Barrett advised he joined Councilmembers Hammock, Gaines, and Green to represent the
City Council during Opening Day Ceremonies at the Walker County Fair. He encouraged everyone to support the
fair and attend the activities.
Airport Concerns
Councilmember Bell inquired about the airport. Mr. Pipes said he is going to Austin on Friday
concerning the city's airport and he will be happy to have anyone from the Council accompany him if they so
desire.
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Councilmember Carter noted trash cans are needed in the Gazebo park just south of Pritchett Field.
-or Monday advised Councilmember Carter to carry this concern to University officials as this is
versity property.
Councilmember Carter advised he has received several phone calls about the shooting in his
ighborhood (at the Ice House Tavern at 16th and Avenue 0). He said people are upset with the direction
at the bar in this neighborhood has taken. He said he personally prefers neighborhood type taverns and
rs as other countries have them, such as England, where families can go and it is a nice situation.
wever, he said, the city may need to monitor and check on this particular tavern. He said he has also had
me complaints about afternoon drinking and noted in England there are some very strange restrictions about
at in that there are certain times set for drinking as well as eating. He said he is not criticizing the
ace nor the owner, but the situation does need to be monitored.
Councilmember Carter observed that the Walker County Fair Association does a fine job, but it did
of seem appropriate to him, especially after what happened at the Ice House tavern, to have a shoot out
ith guns as entertainment on the public square downtown. He said this is not an old west town and he does
of know if this type of activity ever occurred in this community; not that someone might not have gotten
hot, but if that is what we consider to be entertainment, it would then seem that this is the type of thing
e can expect to occur in our society. He said he would hope someone would talk to the County Fair
ssociation Officials to see if we might find a different style of entertainment. While he owns guns, he
aid he favors gun control. He thinks this is a situation this city and county ought to discuss.
RECESS TO WORK SESSION
The Council then entered a work session for the mid -year budget review and to review the employee
retirement program. The formal session was not reconvened.
ADJOURNMENT
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Respectfully submitted,
Ruth DeShaw, City Secretary
April 4, 1989