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Wayne Mead, also spoke on behalf of his request. It was moved by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Nmrkel and carried~ that the Planning Department be in~ructed to approve Mr. Mead's plans~ provided all C-5 requirements are met. FORMS & SYSTEMS The City Manager reviewed his previous report regarding the Chamber of Commerce recommendation that an objective study of reporting and forms requirements of the City be made, stating that he recommended employment of Informatics Inc. for not more than $1,000 for a preliminary study toward the possibility of going into a computer system rather than a standardized procedures analysis by a management consultant. Richard Kopel~ representative of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Chamber was in favor of employing a management-consultant firm which could provide a recommendation and offer assistance in changing systems. He estimated cost of a,preliminary study at $5~OO0, 8nd submitted a report containing eight management-consulting firms and four certified public accounting firms. Mayor Harvey stated no action was necessary at this time~ following considerable discussion. However Councilman Gilmore felt it would do no harm to at least see what would be offered by the firms and moved that the firms listed be requested to send brochures for Council's consideration. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burk and passed with Councilman Markel voting No. Mrs. Janice Boer~ 912 N. Lowell, asked that the brochures be retained until public had an opportunity to see them. She also requested a tape recorder be purchased for meetings. VARIANCES Councilman Markel asked the City Manager regarding the policyof charging for variance applications for necessities such as gas pumps and canopies for a service station, and the City Manager stated thematter would be studied and a report made to Council. BUS LIC. TAX The City Manager's report regarding the business license tax not being ready~ no action was taken. DRIVEWAY ACCESS John Kilgore, 1345 S. Bristol~ stated he had been unable to obtain a curb cut after repeated discussions with various city departments, and had been referred to Council for action. Mr. Trax~ Assistant Plaaner, explained the Bristol Street policy to deny a curb cut when there is an alley to the rear providing secondary access. After consulting with the Public Works Director and the Assistant Planner~ Mr. Kilgore was advised the matter would be placed on the Planning Commission's agenda for 4:00 p.m. on October 25th. EXECUTIVE SESSION On motion of Councilman Gilmore, seconded by Councilman Burk and carried~ Council adjourned to executive session for discussion of a personnel matter at h:22 p.m. CITY COUNCIL - 386 - October 18~ 1965