1969/06/30 City Council MinutesROHNERT,PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 30, 1969
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
adjourned regular session at 8 -.00 p.m. in the City Offices,
435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, California, with
Mayor Rogers presiding.
Call to Order
Mayor Rogers called the meeting to order at approximately
8 :10 p.m.
Roll Call
Presents Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts, Smith
and Rogers
Absents None
Staff Present: Recreation Commission members Rasmussen and
Hunter, and Newspaper Correspondent Jane Faust
1969 -70 Budget
City Manager Callinan made brief comments concerning the
Proposed Budget for 1969 --70 submitted to the Council. He
explained the budget format. He indicated that additional
information would be provided on salaries; and wages.;
Revenues
City Manager Callinan reviewed the Anticipated Revenues
Budget
section "of the budget. Upon conclusion of the review the
Council indicated that they had no comments or changes to
suggest in the Anticipated Revenues section of the 1969-70
budget.
Public Works
City Manager Callinan reviewed; the preliminary, budget for
Budget
Public Works. A discussion was held between the Council,
Mr, Callinan and Mr. Wiggins concerning the Public Works
Budget and activities.
upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the City Council gave
tentative approval to the Public Works Proposed Budget for
1969 -70,
Golf Course
City Manager Callinan reviewed the preliminary budget for
Budget
the golf course. He indicated that the amounts budgeted
for the operation of the pro, shop anticipated a new con-
tract with Bob Porter. A discussion was held concerning
the golf course operations.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Hops+ and unanimously approved the City Council gave
tentative approval to the Golf Course Proposed Budget for
1969 -70.
Parks & Recreation'
City Manager Callinan reviewed the preliminary budget for
Budget
Parks .& Recreation. Recreation Commission Chairman
Rasmussen and Commissioner Hunter were present and discussed
the Recreation Commission's budget recommendations. ,A
lengthy discussion was held concerning the desirability of
having a full -time year around Reereaticn..Airector. A die-
Grand Jury
Adjournment
.93 for the Alicia Park Announcer's & Concession
Building.
Councilman Hopkins initiated a brief discussion concerning
the procedure used in choosing the Grand Jury and the ad-
visability'of Rohnert 'Park making the Superior Court judges
aware of Rohnert Parkle interest in having Rohnert Park
citizens represented on the Grand Jury.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at
9 :35 p•m., to Tuesday, July '1, 1969 at 7:45 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers. 435 Southwest Blvd bne�r "t_Park, Calif.
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oussion was held concerning activities of the Recreation
Department. A discussion was also held concerning the use
Of Capital Improvement Funds included in the Recreation
budget. The Council indicated to the Commission members
present that the Commission should work up a program, and
if additional funds over and above those included in the
budget are necessary, they should feel free to approach the
Council, but they should have the comprehensive program
prepared first.
'upon motion by Councilmen Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the City Council gave
tentative approval to the Parks & Recreation Proposed Bud-
get for 1969 -70,
General. Govern-
City Manager Callinan reviewed the preliminary budget for
ment Budget
General Government. A discussion was held on several of
the items contained there*'
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the City Council gave
tentative approval to the General Government Proposed
Budget for`1969 =70.
Jr. High. Baseball
A discussion was 'held ooncerning the need for a regulation
Field
size baseball diamond in the community. The Council direct-
ed the City Manager to prepare an appropriate resolution
of the Council requesting the Petaluma School District to
improve the baseball field at the Rohnert Park Junior High
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School.
Alicia Park
City Manager Callinan' presented a bill from George Andersen
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in the amount of '` 9681.93 for costs incurred to construct
the Alicia Park Announcer's and Concession Building. He
pointed out that this amount was in excess of the $500.00
allocated to Mr. Andersen for "the project. He further ad-
vised that the billing from Mr. Andersen only included
material and that no labor`of'Mr. Andersen's or his helpers
was included therein.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, the Council approved for
payment the bill from 'Mr. George Andersen in the amount of
1$681
Grand Jury
Adjournment
.93 for the Alicia Park Announcer's & Concession
Building.
Councilman Hopkins initiated a brief discussion concerning
the procedure used in choosing the Grand Jury and the ad-
visability'of Rohnert 'Park making the Superior Court judges
aware of Rohnert Parkle interest in having Rohnert Park
citizens represented on the Grand Jury.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at
9 :35 p•m., to Tuesday, July '1, 1969 at 7:45 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers. 435 Southwest Blvd bne�r "t_Park, Calif.