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�15tq Acct. 630 (Streets and Storm Drains) - Council discussed mainly weed abatement program under this budget and questioned method of accounting, perhaps since cost estimates much higher than year before. It was reported there was still some question of Staff whether this program should be continued because of lack of effectiveness, mainly due to adjacent areas being in County that does not maintain weed control program and also need for two of Staff to oversee program. It was suggested perhaps County might be requested to participate because of fire hazard potentials in outlying areas. Councilman Petersen stated he had been requested to ascertain if street resurfacing contract now out for call of bids could be separated into separate units or if specifications call for one bid on all four jobs. He stated inquiry had been made by a small contractor that could not possibly bid on the one massive job but would be interested in the smaller ones, and felt this should be considered if not possible to separate items on this bid, for next improvement work in order that small contractors be given a chance to bid and perhaps even save money on these smaller jobs. Budget approved. Mayor Bury then felt it should be decided since Budget review would not be concluded with this meeting as has been anticipated that another scheduling be discussed. After discussion as to when all Council members might be able to again attend a budget study meeting, Councilman Keckley moved that Council meet at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, June 13, 1970, Veterans Memorial Building, seconded by Councilman Weymouth and carried. Mayor Bury called a recess at 9:38 p.m. for five minutes. Acct. 710 (Park Department) In response to Council questioning increased expenditures in several areas of this Department, advised by Staff of increasing costs for fertilizers, sprays, etc., up to some 20% in some instances. Discussion also held concerning increas- ing personnel requests for this Department and awareness of all of the increased landscaped parkway areas, plus mini -parks, etc., and possibility of perhaps contracting for maintenance for these smaller areas to relieve Staff time and transferring of equipment for larger park areas. It was also suggested it might be well to seek semi -retired or interested property owners near these small landscaped areas for possible recruitment for a maintenance program. Staff noted this for a checking as to possibilities. Budget approved. Acct. 730 (Recreation Department) - Budget approved. Acct. 740 (Veterans Memorial Building) - Budget approved.