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3. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY - None 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Naming of Council Chamber after former City Manager Jim Smith Former Mayor Jack Granalch requested the City Council give serious consideration to this request and urged Council to make their political decision on the matter. Former Mayor Georgi LaBerge asked that Council consider other options for naming after former City Manager Jim Smith such as the outdoor plaza fountain area or upstairs art gallery area. Fo~mer Mayor Bob Bury supported the naming of the Council Chamber after former City Manager Jim Smith and commented on his presence throughout the community. Nita Spangler supported former Mayor Bury's comments. Dan Smith extended the family's appreciation to the City Council for it's consideration. Council comments included this subject not being a political decision, that dedication of Council Chamber should be to the citizens, that the building is the people's and public input should be sought, suggestion to name a fountain instead, taking time to honor the past, positive -- comments about Mr. Smith and it being appropriate to recognize part of the building in Mr. Smith's memory. M/S Claire/Hartnett to name the Council Chamber after former City Manager Jim Smith. The motion passed by a majority roll call vote with Council Members Ira, Jordan and Leipzig voting no. (205) MINUTE ORDER NO. 99-078 5. BOARDS, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Report to the City Council on Council Committees Council Member Hartnett gave background on the Council Committees referring to the lengthy written report. M/S Claire/Ira motion to approve the recommendations of the Committee on Committees to eliminate themselves and make all the other suggested changes. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. (210) MINUTE ORDER NO. 99-079 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES BOOK NO. 57 MAY 24, 1999 MINUTES Page No. 333 PAGE 3