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385 The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Mercer, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Brandes NOES: Councilmember Butler ABSENT: None Councilmember Mercer requested that a copy of the draft ordinance be made available to the Chamber of Commerce for their review before the meeting when this ordinance is considered. Councilmember Mohr requested that the sprinkler ordinance be reconsidered, with reference to requiring sprinklers in bedrooms. After discussion, Council agreed to reconsider this matter. Councilmember Wood stated that use of the volunteer fire siren created fear among residents because they do not know the type of emergency. He re- quested a report from staff relative to alternate means of summoning volunteer fire personnel. Mayor'Brandes requested that the Park and Recreation Commission look into the possibility of having first aid and a pay phone available on the premises of the soft ball areas of the Sports Park. Councilmember Wood requested that consideration be given for EMT training for appropriate personnal associated with City parks. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Senior Citizen Housing Report Mr. Tim Trusdale, Eden Housing, and Project Developer for the proposed senior citizen housing project, presented his report dated June 10, 1986, recommending that Council authorize the submittal of the site plan application to the Planning Department for the project. Council discussion ensued regarding parking, rental rates, elevation of the southern part of the development, covered walkway between independent units and dining area, congregate and intermediate care, various options to provide meals, amount of subsidy available, etc. Mr. Bill Herlihy, member of the Senior Citizen Housing Committee, present- ed his memorandum dated November 21, 1985, outlining requirements for a senior citizens housing development. He stated he felt the proposed senior citizen housing project is a good plan but it does not meet all the requirements as set forth in his memorandum. He stated he has concerns regarding traffic within the project, security, and congregate care. He advised the proposed plan is acceptable to the Committee. Ms. Betty Nostrand, member of the Senior Citizens Housing Committee, stated she felt the plan presented to Council is a good one. She asked for a definition of congregate care. Mayor Brandes stated that congregate care was something less than intermediate care. Councilmember Mohr stated her defini- tion of congregate care included meals, maid service, and medical supervision for taking medicines. Ms. Nostrand stated the plan as presented can handle these services. Mr. Martin Inderbitzen, 62 W. Neal Street, stated this project has been in the formative stages for many years, and that the Chamber of Commerce gave birth to this non-profit group. He stated that much work has been done on 4 - 6-17-86