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Mr. Lieuallen felt it critical that the public understand the bond issue e for the City's shar~ of the project will be repaid by the airlines and not the tax payers. It was consensus that Council would pursue a ballot election date at Council meeting September 14, with staff providing a memo to Coun- cilors showing the purpose of funding. Resolution No. 2746--Authorizing acceptance of FAA Grant offer for airport improvement, ADAP Project No. 6-41-0018-04 was read by number and title. Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. I. Items from Mayor and Council Continued F. Sunday Library Opening--Manager stated that the Budget Committee had asked that specific plans be worked out in some detail for Council, referring to a memo distributed by James Meeks, Library Manager. James Meeks said Sunday openings of the Library would occur from October 2 through May 21, 1978. He said it was expected that over 1,000 people would be using the Library on most Sundays and felt it essen- tial to be fully staffed. He felt the generated action would neces- sitate the spending of approximately $18,000, it would change sche- dules of regular staff rather than paying overtime. e Mr. Lieuallen asked if the expected use were underestimated, would the staff be able to handle more people using the Library on Sundays? Mr. Meeks replied the slack would be taken up with CETA workers, work study students, volunteers, and some of the regular experienced staff. Mr. Williams requested City Manager give his recommendation. Manager replied Option 1, by using more professional staff, would theoretically give better service but that might make staff unhappy and COsts $3,000 morc. He felt there was not much difference in either option. Mr. Obie felt that through the budget process $20,000 had been allocated for the Sunday opening and he was not sure Council had to vote on the proposal. Assistant Manager noted Budget Committee had not made the actual transfer of funds and had asked City Council to authorize that transfer. Mr. Williams said he had no problem with the City Council transferring the funds, but he was not sure Council was the proper place to make the personnel staffing. He thought that should be the City Manager's function and felt uncomfortable with making personnel policies. Mr. Haws agreed that Council could give authority for transfer of funds and have City Manager decide on the staffing. e Minutes 9/7/77--3 ~.b