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110 410 <br /> 6!15/82 Page -4- <br /> City maps, etc. which is of mutual benefit <br /> to all the citizens; also he did not favor <br /> committing to an annual donation for future <br /> projects. <br /> Councilwoman Morris Concurred with Councilman Leary - felt that <br /> a contribution would be appropriate, but not <br /> dues. <br /> Councilman Cummings Felt that any project done by the Chamber <br /> would benefit the City and dues were appro- <br /> priate. <br /> Mayor Meier Commented that he too felt being a member of <br /> the Chamber of Commerce would be beneficial <br /> to the City, as most businesses are members <br /> and sales tax revenues are derived from them. <br /> He also stated Council had authorized $25 ,000 <br /> to redevelop the downtown area, but were not <br /> in favor of giving -$1 ,000 to the Chamber of <br /> Commerce to promote the businesses of this <br /> Community, as well as providing maps and <br /> printed material to the citizens. <br /> Councilman Leary Commented that the money given to the Louisville <br /> Downtown Redevelopment Corp. was a grant - <br /> not dues , as such; therefore funds given to <br /> the Chamber of Commerce should also be given <br /> as a contribution or grant , and should be <br /> done on a case by case basis. <br /> Dennis Drumm, President Mr. Drumm advised that the membership fee is <br /> Louisville Chamber of Commerce $100 and any amount over this would Ape considered <br /> 744 Main St. a grant . The Chamber is in the process of <br /> budget and needsto estimate revenues and felt <br /> this would be difficult on a case to case basis. <br /> The members would appreciate a given amount <br /> be committed annually. Their total budget <br /> this year is $15 ,000. 00. Drumm advised <br /> one of the events they plan to sponsor is <br /> the pop stand at the July 4th festivities <br /> which should amount to $500. 00. He felt that <br /> the $1,000 from the City would be minimal <br /> for the projects to be funded benefitting <br /> the City. <br /> Councilman Leary Suggested that Mr. Drumm come before Council <br /> before budget time and specify definite pro- <br /> jects for their consideration. <br /> Councilman Cuseen Commented he felt it would be more appropriate if <br /> the Chamber' s request would fit the City's <br /> budget. <br />