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,....,..~..~.I'I I I III Council Meeting Minutes August 11, 1987 Motion by Blomquist, seconded by Gunderman, to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN CITY STREETS IN THE VI- CINITY OF IRONDALE HIGH SCHOOL AS LIMITED OR PROHIBITED PARKING. 4 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Sinda stated staff received a recommendation from Ed Walhof regarding Stockyard Days, Inc. and the funding of their celebra- tion. Following receipt of the information, there was a meeting at which the use of charitable gambling income was discussed for some of the funding; the Chamber of Commerce would be interested in raising dollars through pull-tabs in legal establishments to fund the non-profit needs of Stockyard Days, Inc. Walhof stated the original proposal came with some frustrations, but in order to affect the community events there seemed to be no other way than to come to the city for funds. Last Thursday the informal committee discussed the use of gambling funds at which time Plan B was manifested. Walhof requested that a part-time person be funded by the city with a budget (mailing, advertising, etc.) for that person to function; and advised that a joint venture between the Chamber of Commerce and one of the community events will be put together with a permit application coming to the city in the near future, which would enable the Chamber to sponsor community events to some de- gree. As a member of the informal committee, Walhof asked the city to set aside funds for a part-time marketing person to market the community, have continuity from one year to the next, and manage the volunteer staff for community events. Gunderman extended a thank you and feels the Chamber of Commerce should go with Plan B; and believes a part-time employee, if bud- get permits, is a good idea. Benke believes council would very much like to have a part-time person whose services are important enough to be permanent with the commitment of the city; appreciates, supports, and recommends city types of activities. Blomquist believes Plan B is the best way to go and asked what ac- tion council needs to take to implement same. Benke stated the council needs to direct staff to continue working with Walhof and members of the committee to outline the duties of that position and how we will incorporate expenditures into the city's budget. Motion by Blomquist, seconded by Gunderman, to DIRECT STAFF TO DE- VELOP A PROPOSED POSITION AND FUNDING FOR AN EVENTS COORDINATOR. Williams noted this action also parallels the thoughts of the Mar- keting Committee. 4 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Page 7 City Funds for Community Events Report 87-204