OF

Invocation was given by Councilman Shyne.

On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell (arrived at 3:30) 6. Absent: Councilman Carmody. 1.

The Council met and set the following agenda for the April 25, 2000, meeting:

Bid Opening: $10,210,000, Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2000 A.

Confirmations and Appointments:

• Dept. of Operational Services, Environmental Affairs: Robert McMullen,

Regulatory Compliance Officer

CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.

TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to May 9):

RESOLUTIONS:

80 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for the Convention Center for the LA Dept. of Environmental Quality to hold a public hearing.

81 Ratifying the signature of the Mayor on a grant application to the U. S. Dept. of Justice; authorizing him to execute any and all documents in connection therewith.

82 Authorizing the Mayor to donate surplus property, one response medic unit to Caddo Fire District Six.

ORDINANCES:

59 Closing and abandoning a portion of a "T" - shaped alleyway in the block bounded by Walnut and Laurel St(s) and by Yale and Norma Ave(s). (A/Huckaby)

60 Closing and abandoning certain utility servitudes in Willow Ridge at Stone Lakes, Unit 1 Sub'd. (A/Huckaby)

TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:

72 Ratifying the signature of the Mayor on a grant application to the LA Commission on Law Enforcement, authorizing him to execute any and all documents in connection therewith (training equipment).

73 Authorizing the employment of special legal counsel to represent the City (Patton Boggs LLP).

74 Accepting dedication for St. Charles Blvd., Toulouse Dr., Poydras St., Gramercy Ct., and Decatur Ct., St. Charles Place Unit 1 Subdivision. (D/Serio)

75 Authorizing Cynthia D. Brooks, located at 1155 Kay Lane to connect to the water and sewer system of the City. (D/Serio)

ORDINANCES: None.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING:

68 Authorizing the City to prepare and submit a pre-application to the Statewide flood Control Program for assistance for the implementation of a project (Youree Drive Drainage Improvements) for the purpose of reduction of existing flood damages; providing necessary documentation of said flood damages.

70 Seventeenth Supplemental Resolution: A Supplemental Resolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 131 of 1984 (the "General Bond Resolution") adopted on June 12, 1984, as amended; providing for the issuance of $10,210,000 principal amount of Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, 2000 Series A, of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, pursuant to the General Bond Resolution; approving and confirming the sale of such bonds; prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such bonds and the application of the proceeds thereof for constructing and acquiring extensions and improvements to the City's combined waterworks plant and system and sewer plant and system (the "System") of the City; making application to the State Bond Commission; accepting the best bid for purchase of the Bonds; authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Finance to sign copies thereof as evidence of the approval thereof; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

71 Accepting the best bid submitted for the purchase of $10,210,000 of Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, 2000 Series A, of the City of Shreveport.

76 Adopting the System Survey and Compliance Questionnaire for the City of Shreveport.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to May 9):

77 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Bossier City relative to the regulation of vehicles for hire.

78 Authorizing the waiver of permit fees for the renovation of Independence Stadium and for the construction of a new Convention Center.

79 Authorizing the Mayor to waive all or a portion of building, electrical, plumbing and other building permit fees for City of Shreveport economic development projects.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to May 9):

61 Amending and reenacting portions of Chapter 102 of the Code of Ordinances relative to vehicles for hire.

62 Amending the 2000 budget for the Airports Enterprise Fund (Operating Reserve).

63 Amending the 2000 budget for the Golf Enterprise Fund (Operating Reserve).

64 ZONING: C-34-00, COVENTRY PLACE LTD. PARTNERSHIP, 4500 blk. N. Market from B-2 to R-3, multi-family residential development (48 apartment units). (A/Huckaby)

65 ZONING: C-37-00, WENDY'S INTERN'L., 6500 Line Ave. from B-1 to B-2, restaurant. (C/Carmody)

66 ZONING: C-40-00, BRADY KENT SPENCE , 9433 Mansfield Rd., from R-1D and B-1 to B-3 and from R-1D to B-2, sale of used automobiles and automobile trailers. (E/Spigener)

67 ZONING: C-4100, BELLI CHERRI LAND CO., 7300 blk. of Buncombe Rd. from B-1 and B-2 to R-1D, single family residential development. (G/Burrell)

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (numbers are assigned ordinances numbers):

48 Amending and reenacting Section 26-124 (D), (3) and (4) relative to Fee Waivers. (A/Huckaby) (Postponed on April 11)

55 Amending the 2000 Riverfront budget for the Riverfront Special Revenue Fund (mural project/Arts Council).

54 ZONING: C-31-00, BELLE CHERRI, east and west sides of Pines Road at Lawton Lane, from B-1 and B-2 to R-1B; one-family residential development. (G/Burrell) (Postponed on April 11)

56 ZONING APPEAL: C-33-00, PETRO MARKETING INC., 3900 - 4000 blk. of S'port-Blanchard Hwy. from R-A and B-2 to I-1, truck stop. (A/Huckaby)

57 Declaring certain city-owned property (4136 Greenwood Lane) as surplus property, authorizing the exchange of same with property owned by A & L Energy, Inc. and property owned by Busada Industries, Inc. (G/Burrell) (not to be adopted prior to May 9)

58 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with a joint venture to be formed between Hollywood Casino Shreveport, Clubcorp, USA, Inc. or one of its subsidiaries and Golden Bear Holding, Ltd. (The Jack Nicklaus Golf Organization) or one of its subsidiaries for the lease of certain city-owned property for a golf course and related facilities (Amendment No. 1 adopted 4-11). (not to be adopted prior to May 23)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Ordinance No. 211 of 1998: ZONING: C-64-98, QUERBES LAND CO; N side of E 70th St. between Sand Beach Bayou and Bayou Pierre from R-A to B-2 and B-3, shopping center. (C/Carmody) (Tabled on Nov. 10, 1998 and Postponed on Nov. 24, 1998)

2. Resolution No. 142 of 1999: To request the Attorney General to provide an opinion on the following issue: Whether the Mayor can amend a concession agreement to add new buildings without introducing a new ordinance and advertising same. (A/Huckaby) (Tabled on August 10, 1999)

• Ordinance No. 54 of 1999: Creating a Police Department Citizens' Review Board. (A/Huckaby) (Tabled on August 10, 1999)

NEW BUSINESS:

• BAC-19-00, WENDY'S INTERN'L, INC., 450 Kings Hwy., variance in hours of operation and a site plan revision in B-2 District, Wendy's Restaurant - relocating ordering board and operating to 12 Midnight Sunday-Thursday and to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday (B/Stewart) (Postponed on April 11)



• BAC-27-00: PETRO MARKETING, INC., 3900 - 4000 blk. S'port-Blanchard Highway, Special Exception Use in an I-1 District; truck stop with gaming and the on-premise consumption of alcohol in the gaming room and restaurant. (A/Huckaby)

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. None.

CLERK'S REPORT:

Letters of Appeal (cases not to be considered prior to May 9):

• C-30-00, SOUTHERN HOME BUILDERS, INC., 9300 blk. of E. Kings Hwy., PUD approval in an R-3 District, single-family, detached homes. (D/Serio)



• BAC-31-00, ATHENIAN JAVA DELIGHT, 6607 Line Ave., Suite A, B & C, Special Exception Use in a B-3 District, restaurant with on-premises consumption of alcohol. (C/Carmody)

COMMUNICATIONS and MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS (Council resolves itself into COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE to consider the following):

Approval of the minutes of the Committee of the Whole of April 11, 2000

Communications of the Mayor

Communications from the Council Members

Public Comments

Miscellaneous Matters

THE COMMITTEE RISES AND REPORTS (reconvenes Regular Council Meeting).

ADJOURNMENT.

The Administrative Conference adjourned at 3:45 p.m.

/s/Phil Serio, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council