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. l e City of CenteIville April 28, 2004 Council Meeting Minutes Thill for authorization to purchase walkie talkies for use at the parade and for other City uses. Council Member Capra indicated that at the time this purchase was discussed it was not this much money and she had asked that they be left at public works for use by the City in the event of a disaster or other City event. Council Member Capra asked if there was money disaster funds or grants for purchasing this type of thing. Council Member Broussard Vickers asked if they need that many radios. Mayor Sweeney indicated he helped rent radios four years ago and he would be interested in knowing what the rental cost would be. Council Member Broussard Vickers asked if the City can contribute some funds toward the purchase as a donation to the Lions. City Attorney Hoeft recommended the City retain ownership of them and make them available for use by the public. Mr. Wilharber, as Treasurer for the Lions Club, indicated that the cost to rent 12 radios last year was $156.00. Council determined that it would be more cost effective to continue to rent the radios. Council Member Lee thanked Mr. Thill for the many.years of successful parade planning. 2. Centerville Lion's R~uest to Move the Storage Garage from Chauncey Barrett Gardens to 7087 - 20 Avenue and the Use of Same Mr. Tom Wilharber, on behalf of the Lions, addressed Council and asked for authorization to move the garage at Chauncey Barrett and make improvements to it including a new roof and painting. Council Member Lee asked if it would be legal to put another organizations building on City property. City Attorney Hoeft suggested that the City maintain ownership of the building and the Lions would move it and the City rent it to the Lions for a nominal fee or for the cost of the improvements to the building. Mr. Wilharber indicated the Lions would be agreeable to that. Page 7 of 12 1_________________ u.