Mr. A. Councilman Brady

In attendance were Mayor Pro Tem Peters, Councilmembers Aleshire, Brady, Ellington, Green, and Jenkins; Asst. City Manager Fitzwater, City Attorney Levan, Members of the Staff, the Press and the Public.
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A. Councilman Brady moved approval of Consent Agenda Items A. Approval of Minutes of July 3, 2000 Council Meeting; B. Approval of Resolution R-76-00, Authorizing Painting of City of Bowie Museums; C. Approval of Resolution R-77-00, Accepting Bid for the Purchase of a One Ton Forestry Truck; D. Approval of Resolution R-78-00, Approving the City's Community Development Block Grant Proposal for Program Year 27 (PY-27); E. Approval of Resolution R-79-00, Adopting the Recommendation of the Bowie Advisory Planning Board in the Case of BV-4-00; F. Approval of Resolution R-80-00, Authorizing Replacement of the Harmel Garage Roof; G. Approval of Resolution R-81-00; Repealing Resolution R-57-00 to More Accurately Reflect the Student Population Served by the Community; H. Approval of Proclamation P-22-00, Congratulating Bruce Romer on His Election as President of the International City/County Managers Association; and I. Approval of Proclamation P-23-00, Congratulating Monsignor John Hogan on HisRetirement.
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Councilman Brady asked that under Planning Programs, the full name be stated with reference to the Master Plan, "Bowie-Mitchellville-Collington and Vicinity Master Plan."He asked about the plans for the Huntington Community Center and the accommodation for a gymnasium.
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With regard to the Franklin property soccer field, Mr. Brady noted that the City has previously requested that the development of that parcel be expedited as a soccer field, and that instead of spending the money to put a park there, that the area be left undeveloped to help defray the cost of the Hopkins property.He suggested that the same wording be in the subject document to be consistent with past statements.He also suggested that under the Capital Improvements Program or where appropriate, the City should request that a feasibility study be done for Park and Planning to provide an indoor pool in the Bowie area.Council concurred.

Mayor Pro Tem Peters addressed the issue of mowing the ballfields; felt that 14-21 days for mowing is not an acceptable standard, especially when a sport is in season.He suggested using language to reflect "in season" vs.
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Councilman Brady seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.The meeting was adjourned at 9:36 p.m.

In attendance were Mayor Pro Tem Peters, Councilmembers Aleshire, Brady, Ellington, Green, and Jenkins; Asst. City Manager Fitzwater, City Attorney Levan, Members of the Staff, the Press and the Public.Mayor Pro Tem Peters announced that Mayor Robinson would not be present because of a family commitment.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG:

The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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A. Councilman Brady moved approval of Consent Agenda Items A. Approval of Minutes of July 3, 2000 Council Meeting; B. Approval of Resolution R-76-00, Authorizing Painting of City of Bowie Museums; C. Approval of Resolution R-77-00, Accepting Bid for the Purchase of a One Ton Forestry Truck; D. Approval of Resolution R-78-00, Approving the City's Community Development Block Grant Proposal for Program Year 27 (PY-27); E. Approval of Resolution R-79-00, Adopting the Recommendation of the Bowie Advisory Planning Board in the Case of BV-4-00; F. Approval of Resolution R-80-00, Authorizing Replacement of the Harmel Garage Roof; G. Approval of Resolution R-81-00; Repealing Resolution R-57-00 to More Accurately Reflect the Student Population Served by the Community; H. Approval of Proclamation P-22-00, Congratulating Bruce Romer on His Election as President of the International City/County Managers Association; and I. Approval of Proclamation P-23-00, Congratulating Monsignor John Hogan on HisRetirement.Councilman Jenkins seconded the motion and it carried with a vote of 6-0.

NEW BUSINESS:

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Councilman Brady asked that under Planning Programs, the full name be stated with reference to the Master Plan, "Bowie-Mitchellville-Collington and Vicinity Master Plan."He asked about the plans for the Huntington Community Center and the accommodation for a gymnasium.
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With regard to the Franklin property soccer field, Mr. Brady noted that the City has previously requested that the development of that parcel be expedited as a soccer field, and that instead of spending the money to put a park there, that the area be left undeveloped to help defray the cost of the Hopkins property.He suggested that the same wording be in the subject document to be consistent with past statements.He also suggested that under the Capital Improvements Program or where appropriate, the City should request that a feasibility study be done for Park and Planning to provide an indoor pool in the Bowie area.Council concurred.

Mayor Pro Tem Peters addressed the issue of mowing the ballfields; felt that 14-21 days for mowing is not an acceptable standard, especially when a sport is in season.He suggested using language to reflect "in season" vs."out of season" fields.

Councilman Jenkins suggested adding after the words "grass is mowed on a 14-21 basis which causes fields to be unplayable at times", that this is simply unacceptable on the basis of Bowie's contribution to the Park and Planning budget.

Councilman Aleshire asked if Park and Planning has to adhere to the City's ordinances with regard to the height of grass.City Attorney Levan replied that they are not bound by the City's ordinances on their own property unless the Legislature changes the language.
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Councilman Brady seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.The meeting was adjourned at 9:36 p.m.

Respectfully submitted