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City Council Study Session - 11/15/04 Minutes - Page 2 expectancy design of the bulbs and light strings was approximately one year. Mr. Lobaido further stated that, while the lights could be left up for other special occasions during the year, the ongoing bulb burnout may become more detracting than enhancing. Mr. Lobaido noted that the R V A was open to suggestions as long as the lighting effects remained appealing. B. John Kysylyczyn, 3083 N Victoria Street Mr. Kysylyczyn thanked Councilmember Kough for taking the leadership initiative to see that the flags were properly displayed in the Council Chambers, with the assistance of Mr. Kysylyczyn and the Legion Color Guard Uni 1. Mr. Kysylyczyn requested information, as discussed by Councilmember Maschka at a previous meeting regarding outlooks for the amount of unfunded liabilities required for the Fire Relief Association. Mr. Kysylyczyn also requested an accounting of staff and Council attendance at Fire Relief Association Board meetings; along with a report on activities of the Association. Mr. Kysylyczyn further requested how to interpret the attendance at tonight's meeting of Fire Chief Gasaway: as a volunteer or as a full-time, salaried Department Head. City Manager Beets responded that Chief Gasaway, as well as all City Department Heads, were in attendance at tonight's meeting for the 2005 Budget discussion, in their capacity as Department Heads. 3. Discussion of Lodging Tax Discussion of Councilmember Kough had requested this item to be placed on Lodging Tax the agenda. Finance Director Chris Miller had provided background materials in the Council packet, as well as copies of applicable state statutes, RV A's by-laws; and the City ordinance creating the lodging tax, and the outlined purpose of the tax proceeds.