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Mayor Wilharber stated that he was surprised that anyone would say that approval of the <br /> update for City Hall was politically motivated. He indicated staff came to the new <br /> building in 1992 and brought along all of the old furniture and equipment. There has not <br /> been anything new added over the course of the last eight years. Any equipment or <br /> furniture has been obtained through hand -me -downs or governmental surplus sales. It is <br /> time for a proper update of furniture and equipment for City Hall. The other items such <br /> as paint and carpet are simply a matter of maintenance for the building. Mayor Wilharber <br /> also indicated that with the exception of Council Member Nelson not one other Council <br /> Member had received a call concerning the matter. He invited residents to come to the <br /> meetings and/or contact City Hall to express their opinions. He has no problem <br /> recommending approval of this expenditure. <br /> Motion by Mayor Wilharber, seconded by Council Member Nelson to approve the <br /> submitted bid from R.J. Sheppard Construction in the amount of $3,340.00 for the <br /> furring out, insulating, and running of electrical outlets along the outside block <br /> walls within the office area of City Hall. Council Member Broussard Vickers <br /> abstained. Motion carried. <br /> Council Member Sweeney stated that the bid for painting may need to be adjusted to take <br /> into account the new sheetrock as it will absorb more paint. <br /> City Attorney Hoeft stated that any additional amounts for painting may be approved in <br /> the future as a change order. <br /> Council Member Nelson stated that she had received a complaint from a mother <br /> concerning the ice rink in her neighborhood and questionable activity. This mother <br /> believes it to be drug related. The mother has requested that Council set -up police patrol <br /> on this area. Mayor Wilharber stated he would pass the information on to the police <br /> department. <br /> Mayor Wilharber read a letter from Ms. Monica Travis in support of the Pheasant Marsh <br /> development. She feels the development would be an asset to the community while <br /> expanding the tax base. <br /> VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> None. <br /> IX. NEW BUSINESS <br /> Schlavin Variance Request - Sign <br /> Mr. March stated that Mr. Schlavin had requested a variance to install a 4x6 illuminated <br /> business sign. Current ordinance allows a two square foot sign as Mr. Schlavin is <br /> currently governed under the home -based business ordinance. This item was presented to <br /> the Planning and Zoning Commission on November 14, 2000 and the Planning and <br /> Zoning Commission voted unanimously to deny the request due to the fact that the <br /> request did not meet the four criteria for granting a variance. The Planning and Zoning <br /> Commission invited Mr. Schlavin to attend the workshops scheduled to discuss the <br /> Page 4 of 9 <br />