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Personnel and Finance Committee June 11, 1990 Page 2 city. She suggested that items such as sidewalks and curb repair should be incorporated or other long-lasting projects. Council Member Luecke stated that approximately one year ago when the Council considered this program, that Council Member Luecke saw it as a "symbolic" program for the neighborhood and that he saw it as a "participatory program" for the neighborhoods. He believes that those same descriptions are evident today. He also noted that the banners on Main Street, as an example, have a positive influence, but suggested that perhaps programs involving the Park Department were also worthy of consideration. Council Member Zakrzewski stated that he believes that a lot of other projects can be done with the money. He cited, for example, that routine maintenance in the Park Department, Alley programs, and other Public Works projects were in need of additional funding. Council Member Voorde stated that the program is unique in light of the fact that all groups vying for monies know that $1000.00 is the maximum. He indicated that there were a lot of other unmet needs which saw it as a helping hand to the neighborhoods. Mr. Caldwell noted that three (3) groups utilized the banner concept with the neighborhood program fund providing $1000.00 and $2000.00 being provided by private funding. The smallest program was $32.00 for a neighborhood garden which had a very positive effect on the elderly in that particular neighborhood. Following further discussion, Council Member Voorde made a motion, seconded by Council Member Luecke , that Bill No. 31-90 be recommended to Council. The motion passed with Council President Zakrzewski voting in the minority. There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 5: 05 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Council Member Ann Puzzello Chairperson, Personnel and Finance Committee