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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-09-17 (Regular) Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING: COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO September 17, 1979 The City Council of the City of Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado, met in regular session on September 17, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Taylor, presiding, called the meeting to order. The invocation was fiven by City Manager Andy Mccown. The Pledge of Allegiance was ed by Boy Scout Troop #92. Mayor Taylor asked for roll call. Upon a call of the roll, the following were present: Council Members Williams, Giseburt, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. Absent: None. The Mayor declared a quorum present. * * * * * * Also present were: City Manager Mccown Assistant City Manager Curnes City Attorney Berardini Deputy City Clerk Watkins * * * * * * COUNCILMAN GISEBURT MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 4, 1979. Councilman Harper seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Giseburt, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * Mr. Pat Myles, attorney for the law firm Criswell & Pat- terson, was present on behalf of Mr. John Criswell. Mr.Myles stated he was representing KPL, Inc. in a request that a public hearing be set for a retail liquor store license to be located in the King Soopers Complex at 701 West Hampden Avenue. I September 17, 1979 Page 2 COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO SET THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE REQUEST FOR A RETAIL LIQUOR STORE LICENSE ON OCTOBER 22, 1979, AT 7:30 P.H. AND TO SET THE NEIGHBORHOOD PETITIONING AREA AT A TWO MILE RADIUS. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williams, Giseburt, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * Ma. Anne Robinson, Director of CHINS Group Home, was pre- sent and requested $5,000 or whatever amount Council deemed appro- priate as financial aid to help refurbish the CHINS home damaged extensively by fire on September 8th. Ms. Robinson answered questions from Council concerning how the home was financed and if any other agencies 'had been con- tacted in a request for financial assistance. Ms. Robinson stated each county is billed per client for which the home provides shelter and care. Also, she stated her agency had contacted area cities and counties which the home services and had hoped to received a reply from them in the near future. COUNCILMAN CLAYTON K>VED TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO APPOINT TWO PEOPLE AT HIS JUDGEMENT TO DISCUSS THIS QUESTION WITH THE PRO- PER PEOPLE INVOLVED AND TO MAKE A REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL AT THEIR DISCRETION. Councilman Giseburt seconded the motion. Councilman Smith stated he thought the county should be the agency supporting the request and suggested the designated people look into temporary housing for the home and possibly donate $1,000 to defray expenses while the agency is looking for something else. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Giseburt, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Mayor Taylor appointed Councilmen Clayton and Giseburt to research the matter and report back to Council. September 17, 1979 Page 3 Mayor Taylor granted Councilman Clayton's request to utilize any help from the staff that he and Councilman Giseburt might need. * * * * * * Mayor Taylor asked if there were any other visitors in audience vi1hing to speak to Council. Isabella Knight, 3021 South Lincoln, appeared before Coun- cil. Ma. Knight spoke against the proposed bill that would allow smoking during public meetings. Ms. Knight stated sh~ would like to an area designated for "no smoking" during a public meeting if Council passed the ordinance. Mayor Taylor asked if there were any other visitors wish- ing to speak to Council. No one responded. * * * * * * COUNCILMAN CLAYTON ~VED TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT TO SERVE BEER, WINE AND LIQUOR AT THE ANNUAL FUND RAISING PROGRAM TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 21, 1979 FOR THE SAINT LOUIS CHURCH, HOME AND SCHOOL, 3310/3301 SOUTH SHER- MAN STREET. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williams, Giseburt, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Mayor Taylor asked if there was a representative from the Saint Louis Home and School organization present. Mary Jo Chik, 3110 South Delaware, appeared before Coun- cil as the representative. Ms. Chik stated the home and school association .is the parent organization of the school and they were not associated with the national PTA. Ms. Chik requested that Council grant the permit to sell beer and wine at their annual fund raising spaghetti dinner. Councilman Smith stated he understood the liquor code to prohibit the serving of liquor on school grounds regardless of whether the school is in or out of session. September 17, 1979 Page 4 City Attorney Berardini stated the liquor code allows the serving of liquor on school premises as long as the school is not in session. Councilman Smith asked for clarification of the question before action was taken to grant or deny the request for a special events permit. COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED THAT THE HEARING BE RECESSED AND BE CALLED BACK WHEN THE CITY ATTORNEY HAS ANSWERS TO THE REQUESTED QUESTION AND TO DELAY THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SPECIAL EVENTS PER- MIT FOR THE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND TO PROCEED TO AGENDA ITEM 4C THE PRE-BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williama, Giseburt, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO OPEN THE PRE-BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williams, Giseburt, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. City Manager Mccown stated the purpose of the pre-budget hearing was to receive input from citizens as to what they think the Council and the staff should be considering or not considering as part of the budget for the fiscal year 1980. Mayor Taylor asked if anyone in the audience wished to address Council on this matter. Maurice Jones, 5020 South Washington, appeared before Council. Mr. Jones asked for clarification on the budget pro- cess. Mr. Jonea asked if there were any monies available in the proposed budget for 1980 for Duncan Park. September 17, 1979 Page 5 City Manager Mccown explained the budget process and how public improvements projects are incorporated into the budget. Mr. Mccown stated that funds for the improvement of Duncan Park were placed in the public improvement fund. Isabella Knight, 3021 South Lincoln, appeared before Council and proposed that a co11111Unity center be built. Ms. Knight stated the City needs a place for young people to go. Eva Eisenberg, 4955 South Galapago, apeared before Coun- cil and requested that a contribution be made to the Arapahoe House. Mrs. Eisenberg stated the agency has out grown its facilities to house clients who stay on a long term basis. Mrs. Myrtle Jones, 5020 South Washington, appeared before Council. Mrs. Jones noted ~hat monies were budgeted in 1981 and in 1982 for the Duncan School project under the public improvement fund. Mrs. Jones suggested that unless the improvements provide for bath room facilities, nothing be done. Mayor Taylor asked if there was anyone else wishing to speak to Council on the budget for 1980. No one responded. COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED ·To CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Giseburt, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * Mayor Taylor reconvened the r~cesa made by Councilman Clayton's motion on the special events permit request from Saint Louis School. Councilman Smith requested the City Attorney to read the regulations concerning his question. City Attorney Berardini transmitted copies of Title XII, Article 48, Section 107, in particular 48-107.2. Mr. Berardini stated the regulation states that the issuance of the permit is permissible as long as the event is within a certain distance from the school and is not held while school is in session. September 17, 1979 Page 6 Mary Joan Chik, reappeared before Council and confirmed that no claaaes would be in session on the day of the event. Deputy Clerk Watkins stated that Ma. Chik had produced a photograph of the posting of the notice of public hearing for the record. Mayor Taylor asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in favor of granting the permit. Thomas Fitzpatrick, 3155 South Acoma, appeared before Council. Mr. Fitzpatrick stated the proceeds from the event help defray coats of running the school. Joe Bilo, 4095 South Jason, appeared before Council. Mr. Bilo stated he felt the event was for a good purpose and that it was a way for the association to raise money without coming to Coun- cil and asking for a donation. Mayor Taylor asked if there was anyone wishing to speak against the permit. Eva Eisenberg, 4955 South talapago, appeared before Council. Mrs. Eisenberg stated she was against religious in- stitutions serving liquor. Mrs. Eisenberg asked how it was going to be controlled to avoid selling liquor to minors. Ma. Chik appeared before Council and stated there would be people to check the identification of those people who appear to be under age. COUNCILMAN HARPER MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williams, Giseburt, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED TO GRANT THE SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT TO SAINT LOUIS CHURCH, HOME AND SCHOOL, 3310/3301 SOUTH SHERMAN STREET, TO SERVE BEER, WINE AND LIQUOR AT THE ANNUAL FUND RAISING PROGRAM TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 21, 1979. Councilman Gise- burt seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote re- sulted as follows: September 17, 1979 Page 7 Ayes: Nays: The Mayor Council Harper, None. declared Members Williams, Giseburt, Smith, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. the motion carried. Councilman Smith stated a valid point was made on check- ing the identification of people who might be questionable in re- gard to their age. Mr. Smith stated the sell of liquor to a minor may damage future changes of getting a permit. * * * * * * COUNCILMAN CLAYTON K>VED TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT TO SERVE BEER, WINE AND LIQUOR AT THE ANNUAL FIREMEN'S BALL SPONSORED BY THE VOLUNTEER FIREMEN TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 22, 1979, IN THE BLUE MALL OF CINDERELLA CITY. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williams, Giseburt, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Mayor Taylor asked if anyone was present to represent the Volunteer Firemen'• request. Donald Seymour, 4750 South Lipan, appeared before Coun- cil as the representative. Mr. Seymour requested that Council is- aue the-permit to serve beer, wine and liquor at their annual fund raiaing ·ball. Mr. Seymour stated the proceeds go towards funding the training and educational program for the volunteer firemen. Deputy Clerk Watkins stated that Mr. Seymour had pro- duced a photograph of the posting of the notice of public hear- ing for the record. Mayor Taylor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak in favor of granting the permit. Thad Caraon, 3990 South Jason, appeared before Council. Mr. Caraon stated he waa in favor of granting the permit since the ball is a long term event and, aa far as he knew, with no in- cidents. I I September 17, 1979 Page 8 Thoma• Fitzpatrick, 3155 South Acoma, appeared before Council. Mr. Fitzpatrick stated he was in favor of issuing the permit knowing that everyone would have a good time and that the event would be well regulated. Joe Bilo, 4095 South Jason·, appeared before Council and spoke in favor of granting the permit. Mr. Bilo stated the event waa for a worthy cause and a good annual affair. Mayor Taylor asked if anyone wished to speak against the permit. Eva Eisenberg, 4955 South Galapago, appeared before Coun- cil and spoke against the permit. Mrs. Eisenberg stated she felt people could socialize and raise money without serving liquor. Mrs. Eisenberg asked how she could change the statutes to disallow ser- ving liquor on school grounds. Councilman Smith stated she would have to act through the state legislature. COUNCILMAN HARPER MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williams, Giseburt, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO APPROVE THE SPECIAL EVENTS PER- MIT TO THE VOLUNTEER FIREMEN DEPARTMENT FOR THE ANNUAL FIREMEN'S BALL ON SEPTEMBER 22, 1979 FROM 8:30 P.H. TO SEPTEMBER 23, 1979, 1:00 A.H. Councilman Giseburt seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Giseburt, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * Mayor Taylor declared a recess at 8:55 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:15 p.m. Mayor Taylor asked for roll call. Upon a call of the roll, the following were present: September 17, 1979 Page 9 Council Members Williams, Giseburt, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. Absent: None. The Mayor declared a quorum present. * * * * * COUNCILMAN GISEBURT MOVED TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON REVENUE SHARING FUNDS FOR 1980. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williams, Giseburt, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. City Manager Mccown stated the City will receive $750,000 from the federal government in 1980 in revenue sharing funds. Mr. Mccown stated the funds are put in the public improvement fund and not used for daily expenses of the City. Mr. Mccown also stated this was the first of two hearings that are held on revenue sharing funds. The second one will be when the hearing on the 1980 budget is scheduled. Mayor Taylor asked if anyone .in the audience wished to speak on proposed uses for 1980 revenue sharing funds. Maurice Merlin, 3688 South Sherman, appeared before Coun- cil. Mr. Merlin suggested the funds be used to build a swimning pool oriented towards children. Mayor Taylor asked if anyone wanted to speak against using the funds. No one responded. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Coun- cilman Clayton seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williams, Giseburt, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. September 17, 1979 Page 10 Mayor Taylor stated the revenue sharing program expires in 1980 and aaked that people contact their congressmen and en- courage them to continue the program. Mayor Taylor stated the funds have become an important source to the City's revenue. Councilman Smith stated the program is the least ex- pensive profram to operate by the federal government and hoped that it cou d continue. * * * * * * "Co111111nications -No Action Reconmended" on the agenda were received: (a) Minutes of the Planning and Zoning CoDlllission meeting of July 17, 1979. (b) Minutes of the Housing Authority meeting of July 25, 1979. (c) Minutes of the Public Library Board meeting of August 14, 1979. (d) Municipal Court Activity Report for the month of August, 1979. * * * * * * There were no "Comnunicationa -Action Reconmended" on the agenda. ORDINANCE NO. SERIES OF 1979 * * * * * * BY AUTHORITY A BILL FOR COUNCIL BILL NO. 41 INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4, TITLE I, OF THE '69 E.M.C. BY ADDING A NEW SECTION AUTHORIZING SMOKING IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY ROOMS. COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED TO PASS COUNCIL BILL NO. 41, SERIES OF 1979, ON FIRST READING. Councilman Giseburt seconded the motion. September 17, 1979 Page 11 Council discussed the bill extensively debating the pros and cons of allowing smoking in general meeting places. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Giseburt. Nays: Council Members Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. The Mayor declared the motion defeated. Myrtle Jones, 5020 South Washington, appeared before Council and asked what the penalty would be for those people who smoke during these meetings. City Attorney Berardini stated the person would be asked to extinguish the cigarette or asked to leave the pre- mises. If the person continued to smoke the police would pro- bably be called in to remove the person on a nuisance charge. Isabella Knight, 3021 South Lincoln, appeared before Council and stated she felt people would respect the order for no smoking. RESOLUTION . NO. 36 SERIES OF 1979 * * * * * * A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR COST OF LIVING WAGE ALLOWANCE FOR THE CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, AND MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE COMMENCING JULY 1, 1979 FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE CALENDAR YEAR 1979. COUNCILMAN WILILAMS K>VED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 36, SERIES OF 1979, AND THAT THE FOLLOWING ANNUAL SALARIES BE ES- TABLISHED: CITY MANAGER CITY ATTORNEY MURICIPAL JUDGE Councilman Harper seconded the motion. $ 36,920 34,719 30,602 Mayor Taylor atated the City Manager had asked the Coun- cil to consider the leaaer percentage because he had received a higher increase laat year and that the 31. was approximately what he had issued to his department heads. September 17, 1979 Page 12 Council diacuaaed the resolution and proposed increases at length. COUNCILMAN CLAYTON K>VED TO AMEND THE MOTION AND THAT THE INCREASES FOR THE CITY MANAGER, CITY ATrORNEY AND MUNICIPAL JUDGE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1979, BE AT THE THREE PERCENT LEVEL AND DELETE THE PHRASE "COST OF LIVING" FROM THE RESOLUTION. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Council discussed the amendment at length and whether or or not the increases could be defined as negotiable items, or cost of living wage adjustments. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Smith, Harper, Clayton. Council Members Williams, Giseburt, Mann, Taylor. The Mayor declared the motion defeated. Upon a call of the roll, the vote on original motion re- sulted aa follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williams, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Taylor. Council Members Giseburt, Mann. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * COUNCILMAN MANN K>VED TO ACCEPT AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 22, 1979, AS HUNTING AND FISHING DAY. Councilman Harper seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williams, Giseburt, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * City Attorney Berardini presented a report with reference to turning left across solid double yellow traffic lines requested September 17, 1979 Page 13 by Councilman Smith. Mr. Berardini stated the report was prepared by the Traffic Engineer Joe Plizga. Councilman Smith noted the recomnendation in the report that it would not be expedient to pass an ordinance prohibiting left turns across the double, yellow, but to investigate the specific locations where left turns are causing problems and either make roadway alignment changes, i.e., installation of left turn bays and removal of parking or the installation of a physical median barrier. Councilman Smith asked that the reco11111endation be pur- sued to look aa specific locations where they are causing pro- blems and to make a comparison about the islands that have been put out on the south portion of Broadway and that would eventu- ally be put in the northern area of Broadway and alao to include in the traffic study a look at the installation of left turn baya and also what is happening in regard to making turna into Ralph Schomp and other businesses along Broadway. Mayor Taylor also requested information on right turns on a red light. City Attorney Berardini stated those requests are pe- culiarly adapted to the Department of Public Works and Traffic Engineer and their statistical reports could give Council some insight as to information they are requesting. If the reporting material is such that Council would want a c&ange in the ordinance, he would prepare the ordinance change. * * * * * * City Manager Mccown transmitted the proposed 1980 bud- get and discussed the basic changes that were made compared to laat year's budget. The changes include breaking down expendi- ture accounts where there was significant change and also in- cluded are the approved supplemental requests. Mr. Mccown stated the total recomnended budget for 1980 is $20,610,166 as compared . to $25,533,170 for 1979. The decrease is primarily due to com- letion of some of the capital improvements in 1979. COUNCILMAN MAHR K>VED TO RECEIVE THE 1980 PROPOSED BUDGET AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE BUDGET ON OCTOBER 1, 1979 AT 7:30 P.M. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as foll.owe: Ayea: Nays: Council Members Williams, Giseburt, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. September 17, 1979 Page 14 '11le Mayor declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 37 SERIES OF 1979 * * * * * * A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1979 GENERAL FUND BUDGET. COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 37, SERIES OF 1979. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williams, Giseburt, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Mayor Taylor stated he would present the check for $15,000 to help the Englewood High School Band defray costs to the Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, California. Mayor Taylor stated the presentation would take place at 11:30 a.m. on Wed- nesday, September 19, 1979, and encouraged all council members to be in attendance. * * * * * * City Manager Mccown transmitted the minutes from the last Englewood Downtown Development Authority. * * * * * * City Manager Mccown transmitted a copy of the Eco-Cycle's projected budget for the 1979-80 fiscal year. * * * * * * Mayor Taylor asked if the City was going to furnish bags for leaves this year. City Manager McCown stated he would discuss the project with the Director of Public Works and report back. * * * * * * Councilman Giseburt stated at the last Council meeting decision to change money managers. Since that time, there has been investigation into the charges made by Mr. Mason and the September 17, 1979 Page 15 questions have been answered to the satisfaction of the pension boards and Council. Mr. Giaeburt stated Council should have a letter in their possession from R. M. Leary & Co., the new money manager and requested that the letter be placed into the record: Mr. Jamee L. Taylor, Mayor City of Englewood 3400 South Elati Street Englewood, Colorado 80110 Dear Mayor Taylor: "September 14, 1979 We believe that you and the City Council would be interested in having the exact liquidating costs of the Securities sold in the three Englewood Pension Funds aa well as the acquisition costs of the Mutual Funds that were purchased. You can then equate these figures with the estimates in a letter of August 29, 1979, from Mason & Co., and his reiteration of these estimates at your Council meeting of September 4, 1979. All of the Connon Stocke were sold through Bache Halsey Stuart Shields, Inc. at a negotiated discount of 311 which totalled out at $12,784.00. All of the Bonds were sent out for the highest bid on a NET basis so there were NO co111niaaiona on the Bonds. The firms invited to purchase these Bonda at the highest bid prices were Merrill Lynch, Bache and E. F. Hutton Co., Inc. I have a copy of the bide from each of the above firms on each Bond sold for the perusal of anyone further interested. The cash equivalent funds in Federated Master Notes held through the custodianship of the First National Bank of Englewood were also transferred without charge -- which is normal procedure. In summation, $12,784.00 was the total liquidating coats on approximately $4,500,000.00 representing the asset values of the three Pension funds. The acquisition coat of the Mutual Fund shares is li and that is spelled out distinctly in the Franklin ., Funds prospectus. These acquisition costs schedules are filed with the Securities Exchange Co11111ission and there is nothing artibrary or negotiable about them. This is why it is hard to understand why a higher figure could have been previously projected. These costs have approximated $45,000.00 and the acquisition costs of 11 maximum will apply to all future contri- butions. However, when any conversions are made between I September 17, 1979 Page 16 a Comnon Stock fund, Bond fund or money market fund -- regardless of the amount of money involved, there is a transfer fee of $5.00 per conversion to partially cover the cost of the paper work by the Mutual Fund. Once the initial cost has been paid there is no com- mission cost, not ever, for the life of the investment. I do appreciate the unnecessary distress that the mem- bers of the Council, Pension Boards and Staff have ex- perienced and certainly sympathize with them. Hope- fully, this letter can go on record to quell this por- tion of the confusion. Please feel free to contact me imnediately if any further question should arise. Thanking you for your indulgence, patience and support, I remain, Sincerely, /s/ R. M. Leary" * * * * * * Councilman Clayton requested a list of the non-approved items excluded from the proposed 1980 budget. Councilman Smith stated the list is irrelevant to the budget review. The City Manager used discretion in cutting those items he felt were unnecessary and the decision to include certain items and exclude other items should be reliable. COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED THAT THE STAFF FURNISH COUNCIL WITH A LIST OF ITEMS SERIOUSLY CONSIDERED BUT NOT PUT IN THE PRO- POSED BUDGET. Councilman Giseburt seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Giseburt, Clayton., Mann. Nays: Council Members Williams, Smith, Harper, Taylor. The Mayor declared the motion defeated. * * * * * * COUNCILMAN CLAYTON K>VED THAT THE STAFF FURNISH COUNCIL WITH PROJECTIONS ON HOW THE GOLF COURSE CAN BE PUT ON OR CLOSE TO A SELF-PAYING BUDGET. Motion died for lack of a second. September 17, 1979 Page 17 Councilman Smith stated the information was in the pro- posed 1980 budget. City Manager Mccown stated he could make a list of sup- plemental requests and detail how the itema were prioritized. * * * * * * COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting at 10:30 p.m. without a vote.