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Council Minutes of 11/5/97 5) A press release regarding Parcel E indicated that Mr. Biskind intends to go forward with his plan to rezone the parcel. We are already in court anticipating that, and an appraiser has been hired to act as an expert witness. Also, the Law Department is in the process of hiring a city planner to present evidence consistent with the law that Mr. Biskind is not entitled to a declaratory judgment declaring the city ordinance unconstitutional. 6) Notice has been received regarding the intent to negotiate with respect to the FOP contract which expires on December 31, 1997. Finance Director Burns: 1) On first reading tonight is Ordinance 97-101, which is the rollover of the $150,000 notes that were issued for the fire squad. The rollover is for $100,000 with a $50,000 pay-down on the principal for this year. Three $50,000 payments will be made to satisfy that note. 2) Yesterday the budget hearing was held with the County Budget Commission. The resolution to set the property rates will be on the next Council agenda. The increase in the assessed valuation was approximately 8.6%, and the tax budget passed in July had projected a 15% increase. This difference will cause a reduction in the monies collected from what was anticipated. Mr. Musial, Chairperson of the Building, Zoning and Development Committee: 1) The committee met this evening at 7:30 p.m. In attendance were committee members McKay, Nashar and Musial and all Council Members. Ordinance No. 97-96, the acceptance of the dedication for the Bridgeport Village subdivision, was discussed. The general consensus of the committee was that the ordinance would be recommended for approval following the performance of the required items as determined by the Engineering Department. At this time, there are items which have not been completed so the committee will not recommend approval of the legislation. Mr. Lind, Chairperson of the Finance Committee: 1) The committee met at 7 p.m. this evening. Present were committee members McKay and Lind, Council Member Nashar and Finance Director Burns. Ordinance 97-95, which deals with the contract for health department services for 1998, was briefly discussed. As a copy of the contract was not available, the recommendation for approval will be made at a later time. Mr. Nashar, Chairperson of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Committee: 1) The committee met this evening and discussed the following items: a. The proposed assignment of a liquor agency contract for A Beverage, Inc., DBA Minotti's Great Northern Wine Shop, 25911 Great Northern Shopping Center. The committee had no objection. Mr. Limpert moved for approval; second by Mr. O'Grady; motion passed unanimously. b. Ordinance No. 97-98, which authorizes the installation of no parking signs on the southeast end of Summerland Avenue and Virginia Avenue. The parking prohibition is needed to allow access to the cul-de-sacs by city snow plows. The committee recommended approval. 2 .~.,.._rt, _ ....,.~..~ . ,. ,.. ..,._