Minutes-07/07/2004

Members asked where Mr. Johnston is thinking about putting a 50 unit residential comples. Question about whether the city could support the needs of these citizens with special needs. Mayor reported that Johnson County has dropped SEATS service to outlaying Lone Tree, Solon and Tiffin. This service is no longer available. Question regarding use of building if it is not filled. Members wondered if the complex could be converted to subsidy housing. Tax implications were considered. These questions will be researched for council consideration. Mr. Johnston will be getting more information for the council to consider in this matter. Members asked if Mr. Johnston could use these personal funds proposed for this project for some of the properties he already owns in the city. Members considered it a permit fee could be added to the application for any Street Closing. The last event was not held on the street, so perhaps this type of fee would not provide any revenue for the city. Perhaps the city could begin an application for dance permit as is done in some cities. A dance permit would allow the city to help regulate large gatherings that could become loud or bothersome to neighbors. A fee for street • closings or dance permits was considered by the commission. No recommendation. It was thought that the Johnson County Sheriff was not contacted for the last Street Closing as promised by Mr. Stevens when requesting the event. Mayor reported numerous calls of complaints by neighbors. Behavior of crowd continues to cause complaints. Richardson said that the insurance cost on a one day event is very expensive. The last Fun Day insurance had been$ 8, 000. 00 when liquor was" sold, the event was discontinued. Motion Reeve, second Surine to adjourn Motion carried: 7: 30 p. m. Margaret B. Reihman