Laserfiche WebLink
-10- <br />Councilman Hodges: We have looked at this problem from several <br />angles. Some cities have a $10,000 on -sale license fee, but even <br />that would not cover the cost of one patrolman. I do understand <br />that the proposed fees are a substantial increase all in one lump, <br />and I don't mind re- examining them, especially the cabaret license. <br />Councilman Baumgartner: I agree with Shelquist and Hodges. The <br />Administrator supplied the information and we did what we had to do <br />with it. Apartment buildings are certainly an area to investigate. <br />As far as cabaret licenses, I have heard comments: "Why should <br />I pay the same thing as that guy when he has a squad car in front <br />of him all the time ?" Some areas we can look at a second time. <br />Councilman Pickar: You haven't had a chance to look at it and <br />you should have a chance to do so. I am going to look at the <br />cabaret license further myself. Between now and next time we get <br />together we can both look at things. <br />Mayor Johnson: From 1960 to 1973, there was no increases in any <br />liquor fees. That is 13 years. Do you want us to increase it each <br />year? You know what inflation is doing. Our costs are going up, <br />too. Would you be in favor of us trying to adjust these each year <br />so you don't get a big bump in one year? <br />Mr. Joe Hardinger: From $35 to $3500. No place in the world does <br />that. <br />Mr. Al Hardinger: To economize, maybe you could eliminate one <br />policeman. <br />Mayor Johnson: With the police settlement, we just couldn't <br />afford an additional one which the police chief wanted. The Council <br />has a public hearing on our budget. For the last four or five years, <br />there have only been three or four people here. If you want to <br />know where your tax dollars are going, come over. <br />Mr. Tony Jambor: How do we compare on an all city level as far as <br />salaries are concerned? <br />Mayor Johnson: A big portion of where our tax money is going is for <br />salaries. <br />Mr. Tony Jambor: Everyone can live with a small increase each year. <br />I am not arguing we shouldn't pay more money. <br />Mr. Chuck Hall: A fairer way to do it. I have to look at your <br />side as well as mine. It hits us awful hard. You are probably <br />right, but I haven't adjusted yet. Over a period of time it is a <br />little easier on us. You know there is a limit. <br />