SUMMARY MINUTES

OF THE

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE OF

JULY 23, 2001

The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman Thomas Carmody, at 3:15 p.m., Monday, July 23, 2001, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Stewart.

On Roll Call, the following members were Present: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.

Approval of the: √Summary Admin. Conference Minutes (July 9) √ Council Meeting Minutes (July 10) √ Agenda as Amended (July 23)

Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests, and Communications of the Mayor which are required by law. None.

Public Hearing. None.

Confirmations and Appointments:

Caddo-Bossier Port Commission: Frank R. Pernici and Maxine Sarpy

Civil Service Board: David Stanford and Norman Lafargue.

911 Board: Dorothy Johnson.

CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.

TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to August 14):

RESOLUTIONS:

100 Authorizing the Mayor to make application with the U. S. Dept. of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.

ORDINANCES: None.

TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:

92 Authorizing the execution of grant documents with NW Law Enforcement Planning Agency for the acceptance of grant funds.

ORDINANCES: None

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

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

93 Authorizing the execution of an agreement with Redistricting, LLC for redistricting/reapportionment consultant services. (Postponed on July 10)

94 Authorizing the execution of an agreement with Herschel Brown for redistricting/reapportionment consultant services. (Postponed on July 10)

95 Authorizing the execution of an agreement with Precision Cartographics for redistricting/reapportionment consultant services. (Postponed on July 10)

97 Authorizing employment of special legal counsel to represent the City.

98 To amend Res. 48 of 2001 to authorize the Mayor to execute amendments to the contract with the Independence Bowl Foundation relative to the purchase, financing and operation of the scoreboard and video board and other matters in connection therewith.

∙ 102 Providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in the City on Saturday, July 21, 2001 to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of bonds.

96 Approving a Restoration Tax Abatement application for 601 Spring St., (Ark-La-Tex Antique & Classic Vehicle Enterprise, LLC). (A/Huckaby) (not to be adopted prior to August 14)

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to August 14):

101 Authorizing a contract between the City and Red River Road Runners, Inc.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to August 14):

112 ANNEXATION: Tag No. 01-03: Land located along the Southern Loop and Norris Ferry Rds. (D/Serio)

113 Authorizing the developer and residents of Wrenwood Sub’d. to remove the connection of Wrenwood Blvd. to Flournoy Lucas Rd. and constructing a cul-de-sac at the southerly end of Wrenwood. (D/Serio)

114 Amending the 2001 General Fund budget.

115 Amending the 2001 Community Development Special Revenue Fund budget.

∙ 119 To amend certain provisions of Sec. 10-182 of the Code relative to alcoholic beverages.

116 ZONING: C-35-01, LAKE BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH, 2033 Lake Bethlehem St., from R-1H to R-3, elderly housing facility or other permitted uses at this site. (A/Huckaby)

117 ZONING APPEAL: C-36-01, CHRISTOPHER CULLOTTA, 1924 Texas St., from B-3 to I-1, fenced outdoor storage of pallets. (A/Huckaby)

118 ZONING: C-37-01, SENTION DORSEY JR., 330 E. College, from R-1H to R-1H-E, automotive paint and repair shop. (B/Stewart)

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

108 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the amended and restated ground lease and hotel ground lease and related agreements, with Red River Entertainment of Shreveport, Partnership in Commendam. (A/Huckaby)

109 To amend Sec. 18-64 of the Code of Ordinances relative to service animals inside buildings of the municipal airport.

110 ZONING APPEAL: C-29-01, REALTY MANAGEMENT CORP., 2600 blk. of Claiborne Ave., from R-2 to B-3; drive thru restaurant or other permitted uses in this zoning classification. (B/Stewart)

111 ZONING APPEAL: C-30-01, REALTY MANAGEMENT CORP., 200 blk. of W 71^st St., from R-1D to B-2; Southern Classic Chicken or other permitted uses in this zoning classification. (C/Carmody)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. BAC-58-01, RICHARD WASHINGTON, 2017 Nelson St., Special Exception Use and variance in hours of operation in a B-3 District; lounge operating to 2 a.m. (A/Huckaby) (Postponed on July 10)

2. BAC-61-01, BROADWAY LIQUOR, 4309 Broadway, Special Exception Use and variance in hours of operation in a B-3 District; package liquor store operating to 1 a.m. (G/Burrell)(Postponed on July 10)

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. None.

CLERK’S REPORT:

Appeal Letters (cases not to be considered prior to August 14):

˜ S-27-01, TED & NORMA GATES, Robinson Acres Sub’d., Unit No. 7., to subdivide 51,200 square foot tract into 2 residential lots. (E/Spigener)

˜ C-34-01, SYLVESTER HARDMAN, 8924 Jewellla Ave, MPC approval in B-3 District, dance hall. (E/Spigener)

˜ BAC-68-01, STARZ, 8924 Jewella, variance in hours of operation in a B-3 District, arcade and dance hall operating to 2 a.m. (E/Spigener)

˜ BAC-69-01 ORELL PROPERTIES, LLC, 2809 Truly Lane, Special Exception Use in a B-2 District, restaurant with on-premise consumption of beer. (E/Spigener)

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

Approval of the Minutes (July 10)

Communications of the Mayor

Communications from the Council Members

Public Comments

Miscellaneous Matters

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

ADJOURNMENT.

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∙ added at Administrative Conference.

/s/Thomas Carmody, Jr., Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council