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collected within the district, for future expansion. The demolition of buildings, where necessary, and the initial surface improvement of the proposed lots, including necessary lighting, metering~ etc. 4) The acceptance of responsibility for operating and policing the proposed lots, as a mtuaicipal function. The amendment of the parking regulations to require new developments to provide parking either by new construction or payment of cash in lieu to the District for providing parking. The City N~ger reported on the use of parking meter Funds, ways in which other cities participated in central core parking, the General Plan proposals Jto bring traffic into the area and possible obligation to participate in providing terminals; he recommended that financing for such a project not be tied to meter revenue which would require continuity of curb parking as this might Jeopardize street development. The Council discussed at length the responsibility of the city in such an undertaking for the downtown and other areas of the city. Mr. Alvin Klein, owner of property at 4th and Main, and Joe Gilmaker, 308W. 4th Street, spoke in opposition. On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilmau Markel and carried, Council ~rdere~l filed ~ letter in opposition fromM rs. Janice Boer and telegram in favor fro~Robert Newcomb. Mayor Harvey commented the Council will probably make a decision at one of its next two meetings. RECESS At 5:25 p.m., the meeting was recessed for 5 minutes, reccmvening at 5:~0 p.m. with all Councilmen present. NORMAN CLAIM At the request of Louis Norman, '~' Council heard a report by the City Attorney regarding the City's insurance carrier's refusal to pay a claim filed by Mr. Norman on December 15, 1~65 for a broken door, totaling $76-55. Following a discussion of the City's liability in such cases, Mr. Norman's letter was ordered filed on motion of Councilm~u Gilmore, seconded by Councilman Brooks and carriedo CIT~ HALL The City Manager reported on the acute need for space in housing departments in City Hall and the necessity for having cost estimates and preliminary design to present a bond issue to the vote of the people. It was moved by Councilman McMichael, seconded by Councilman Burk and carried~ that a Committee be appointed to look into services of architects, obtain cost figures~ and rec~maend employment of an architect to Council. Mayor Harvey named Councilmen Gilmore, Markel and Brooks as the committee members. RECESS At 6:05 p.m. the meeting wns recessed to 7:30 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., the meeting reconvened, with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, following which the Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Kenneth D. Doctor, Spurgeon Methodist Church. All Counci]men were present. CITY CODICIL - 509 - April 18, 1966