1963/08/09 City Council MinutesThe Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
adjourned session at 7:45 p.m. at the City Office, 6950
Commerce Blvd., Rohnert Park with Mayor Smith presiding
The purpose of the meeting was for a public hearing on
the proposed Business License Ordinance No. 31*
Roll Call Present: (4) Mayor Smith, Councilmen Bell, Rogers
Councilman Buchanan arrived at 8:50 P. I.
Absent: (1) Councilman Foust.
Secretary Peter M. Callinan, City Manager was appointed secretary for
this meeting*
Open meeting Mayven,,Smith opened the meeting and requested Mr. Callinan to
distribute copies to the audience of Mr. Callinan's work sheet
indicating the Estimated Revenues that could be raised by
adoption of Ordinance Noe 31 - Business License Ordinance.
Mayor Smith then opened the meeting to the floor and gave
opportunity for all those present to be heard* Those heard
included: John Hovers representing the Chamber of Commerce,
who read a letter opposing the Ordinance. Also speaking as
opponents of the Ordinance were Mr. Harry Leel Lee Realty;
Mr, & Mrs. Loebsack and Mr. Lovemark of Cotati. Cabinet shop;
Dennis Ryant liz•Pat Fashions; Norman Francisco of Hom6
Appliance.
Mr. Ted Krotky of Calif. Wood Products presented a letter from
Mr. Critchfield requesting a $100 limit be incorporated in the
Ordinance. The letter as rea4l stated that they are in favor
of an equitable assessment*
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. to Tuesday, August 13,
1963 at 7:00 P.M. at which time a meeting will be held with
financial consultants concerning the possibility of a hospital
for Rohnert Parko
City Clerk
Mayor -