1.  Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
    

2.  Roll Call
    

3.  Approval of Minutes from the February 18, 2008 Council meeting.
    

4.  Public Comments on any action to be taken on Agenda items.
    

5. Approval of semi-monthly bills.
    

6. Treasurer’s Report (2^nd monthly meeting).
    

7. Consideration of Ordinance 08-04 an Ordinance Vacating a City Street. The ordinance authorizes the filing of the vacation plat for a portion of Eureka Avenue from Major Street one-half block east approximately 159 feet to the alley and 66 feet wide.   Mr. Kupfer
    

8. Recommendation from the Administration and Personnel Committee to approve the increase in the Mayors compensation from $3,000 after the Consolidated Election in 2009 to $5,000 and the City Clerk’s annual compensation from $2,500 after the Consolidated Election in 2009 to $4,500.  The increased compensation will begin with the newly elected officials in 2009.  The Mayor and City Clerk attend all meetings of the council, committees and commissions along with representing the city at various organizations which require additional evening hours and general office hours to conduct City Business.  Mr. Meares
    

9. Recommendation from the Administration and Personnel Committee to approve a 2.9% increase in wages for non-contractual employees and management personnel to be effective with the passage of the FY 08-09 Budget - Ordinance 08-03 commencing May 1, 2008.
    

10. Recommendation from the Administration and Personnel Committee to increase six part-time police officers hourly rate by fifty cents (50¢) from $13.50 to $14.00 per hour.  These officers have not exceeded the maximum hourly rate on the Part-Time Wage Schedule for Non-Contractual employees.  These Officers work under the Eureka College Contract and the majority of the increase will be paid from this contract.  Mr. Meares
     

11. Recommendation from the Budget Committee to approve proposed Ordinance 08-03 - An Ordinance establishing the City of Eureka Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 08-09 in the amount of $3,668,357 commencing on May 1, 2008 through April 30, 2009. The City of Eureka Budget for FY 08-09 will be available for public inspection beginning May 4, 2008 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Mr. Waters.
     

12. Committee Reports.

Budget Committee – Mr. Waters

Administration and Personnel Committee - Mr. Meares

Enterprise Committee – Mr. Hinnen

Maintenance – Mr. Waters

Public Safety – Mr. Punke

Park & Recreation Committee – Mr. Hinnen

Economic Development & Tourism – Mr. Kupfer

Liquor Commission – Mayor Punke

Communication Committee – Mrs. Hinthorne
 

13.  New business to come before the council
     

14.  Public comments or Questions
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15.  Adjournment