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2 May 11, 1981 FINANCIAL REPORT Mr. Schumacher presented the financial report for the first quarter, noting the balances in the various funds, also noting some transfer corrections made by the Auditor. Mr. Schumacher pointed out the cash flow problems, and recommended the transfer of $72,681.00 from a fund that has been closed out with this amount as a surplus. This money to be transferred to the General Fund to help relieve the deficit in the General Fund. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve this transfer. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. 1 S J CONSTRUCTION - MR. DOYLE This item was delayed from last agenda and is a request'for a variance to the thirty foot setback. Mr. Doyle is asking for a 10 foot setback which is caused by the fact that the majority of the property is below the high water mark. The various agencies involved in this project has suggested this setback variance to allow for as little fill as possible in the wetlands. Mr. Schumacher pointed out this is an old plat and there is a definite hardship to the development ofthe land. He recommended that the Council work closely with Mr. Doyle in order to solve this problem. Mr. Schumacher presented the Planning and Zoning Board's re- commendation which approved the setback and included the recommendation of a zero lot line consideration. There is also a letter from the Engineer stating there would be no engineering problems with the reduced setbacks. Mr. Jaworsk moved to approve this request per the Planning and Zoning Board's recommendations. Seconded by Mrs Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. A recess was called at 8:35 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:45 P.M. C.I.P. Mr. Schumacher reviewed this program and explained this is a long range plan for expenditures over and above the regular budgeted items, for the addition or replacement of personnel and equipment. The C.I.P. for the Park Department was discussed first with the total expenditures for each year with the designated areas of spending noted. Mr. Schumacher explained the amounts for each year and the area planned for the improvement. The C.I.P. for Public Works equipment was considered. This is for the equipment needed to operate all the departments, not just the roads. Some of these pieces of equipment have interdepartmental uses. This will save money for the City and eliminate the need for duplicating some pieces of equipment. Some questions on the equipment were discussed with Mr. Volk as to the need and where they would be used. The C.I.P. for the Administration Department, Fire Department, Police Department was discussed and analyzed. This discussion is for informational purposes and no action is needed. PROPOSED ANIMAL ORDINANCE. Mayor Gourley noted that this proposed animal ordinance was developed from the report written by the Animal Committee. There had been some changes which Mayor Gourley pointed out. Copies of this proposed 1