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'~ .... TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1990 Council acknowledged a report'by the City Manager on the status of proposed Ordinance No. 90-4 related to parking in the downtown area. ~ City Manager Brown noted that a report m~d recommendation would be forthcoming..from the Commercial Development Commission and the Downtown Business Association after :their review. ~ Upon motion, duly seconded m~dunanimous vote, Council accepted a recommenda- tion by the City Manager as a result of a request by theCity's Drug Study Com- mittee for the provision of additional bed space for prisoners by authorizing the City Manager to explore the proposed plan of adding 18 beds to the City 'l!Jail and possible funding by the State of 50% of the cost. The Committee had suggested an expansion of the City's Prison Farm, but the City Manager pointed out that~this facility does not· meet State standards now, therefore, the State would discourage any further expansion. City Manager Brownssuggested that the City Jail be converted to a bunk-bed type facility, thereby providing 18 more beds.' These beds could be. considered a part of the structure resulting in the possibility of 50% funding by the State to provide the beds and some additional improvements necessary to comply with State standards. City Manager Brown is to report back to Council at the next meeting as to the costs related to this project and amount of State funding available. Councilman Cole asked that the Sheriff provide a monthly report of minimum and maximum number of inmates at the Jail. Upon motion, duly seconded and unanimous vote, Council authorized the City Manager to meet with the residents of Kings Row to determine if they want a cul-de-sac constructed at the end of the street, if so the City should proceed with it. City Manager Brown noted that a condition to the closing of a section