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S. CETA p~og~.., Special Construction Projects - Public works department reported a spec~a1 three-month CETA job grant of $79,000 which would be lost if not used before July 3lst~ It is planned to hire about 40 short-term employes to grade and gravel b~keway routes in the city. councilwoman Beal asked if any women would be hired for the work contemplated Ga~Y.Long, manager pro tem, answered that the jobs required primarily the . ab~l~ty to perform physical tasks and anyone meeting the requirements would be hired. . Corom 4/30/75 File Councilwoman Shirey wondered when asphaltic paving of the bikeways was expected. Mr. Allen replied that funds are not budgeted at this time, that the work would be done as the regular budgeting process would allow. Mr. Murray moved second by Mr. Keller to approve, affirm, and file as noted Items A through S. Rollcall vote. Motion carried, all council members present voting aye, except Councilman Bradley abstaining on Item E-Low-cost Housing for Single Parents. IV - Items Not Previously Discussed A. Housing and Community Development Commission - Copies of proposed ordinances were distributed which would create the Commission. Mr. Murray moved second by Mr. Keller to approve creation of the Commission as proposed. Motion carried unanimously on rollcall vote, Mrs. Beal not present. B. Room Tax Allocation Committee Recommendation - April 28, 1975 Allocation of $850 to the School of Community Service Athletic Conference to supplement their matching funds under a Federal grant to explore human poten- tial through physical activity was requested. It was noted that this type of activity had the potential-for bringing additional business activity for the motel and hotel industry. .-, ., Mr. Murray moved second by Mr. Keller to approve the expenditure as recommended. Motion carried unanimously on rollcall vote, Mrs. Beal not present. C. 1975-76 City Budget - Staff recommended Council acceptance of the budget and asked that public hearing be scheduled and election set for voter consideration of $3,564,474 outside the 6% limitation. Mr. Murray moved second by Mr. Keller to accept the proposed 1975-76 budget, schedule public hearing for June 9, 1975, and call election for June 17, 1975 on exceeding the 6% limitation by $3,564,474. Motion carried unanimously on rollcall vote, Mrs. Beal not present. D. 1975-76 Downtown Development District Budget - Staff recommended Council action setting an election. for exceeding the 6% limitation by $134,000. Mr. Murray moved second by Mr. Keller to call election for June 17, 1975 on exceeding the 6% limitation by $134,000 for the Downtown Development District budget. Motion carried unanimously on rollcall vote, Mrs. Beal not present. e' 5/12/75 - 20 2,,5