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MUSEUM BUDGET <br /> <br />The Bowers Museum Director briefly reviewed the Museum budget explain- <br />ing exhibit funding sources and responded to Councilmembers' ques- <br />tions. He indicated the Museum was pursuing possible booking of the <br />Louis XIV Exhibit currently on display in New Orleans. He also noted <br />that the seven Museum Councils were constantly in search of good ex- <br />hibits for the Museum. <br /> <br />In response to Councilmember Acosta's question concerning the sound <br />system at the Museum, the Director responded that the problem lay not <br />so much in the system itself but in the operators and indicated more <br />extensive training was needed. <br /> <br />The Council recessed at 2:54 p.m. and reconvened in Room 147 at <br />3:10 p.m. with all members present. <br /> <br />SUMMER IN THE CITY/CENTERPOINTE <br /> <br />The City's Special Events Coordinator explained the "Summer in the <br />City, 1 Centerpointe" program planned for the Downtown, describing the <br />schedule of events and noting that the Chamber of Commerce, City, and <br />downtown businessmen were involved in promoting this program. <br /> <br />Councilmember Bricken suggested that the Dr. Howe-Waffle House hours <br />of operation be expanded as part of the Centerpointe program. <br /> <br />NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT (CODE ENFORCEMENT) PROGRAM <br /> <br />The Executive Director of Community Development and Housing updated <br />the Council concerning the Code Enforcement program, indicating that <br />one area near the intersection of Bristol and McFadden Streets had <br />been found to have illegal units on 75% of the properties. He re- <br />ported a letter had been sent from the Building Inspection Ordinance <br />Committee to realtors requesting the assistance of the Real Estate <br />industry with the problem of overcrowding. <br /> <br />Councilmember Bricken suggested that Mrs. Capps be thanked for her <br />assistance in reporting overcrowding to the City. <br /> <br />The Executive Director reported that a recent court case had resulted <br />in increased real estate broker responsibility for disclosure. <br /> <br />Councilmember Young suggested that staff investigate conducting in- <br />spections on properties being offered for sale as a possible means of <br />ameliorating displacement effects. Councilmember Johnson suggested <br />that this method would reach the entire City and not just the targeted <br />areas. <br /> <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING 247 JULY 2, 1984 <br /> <br /> <br />