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f Mr. Gary Barolet expressed an opinion that the City should take over all the residential pick up or "get out of the business ". After considerable discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Burnett to leave the trash collection system operated by the City as is, and not to enter into the recommendations of the Committee. The motion carried 6 ayes, 1 nay, Councilman Kohls voting nay. Mayor Malone called for a report of the Committee appointed to study the rate increase request of Midwest Video. Councilman Kyle, Chairman of the Committee, recommended on behalf of the Committee that the rate increase be approved in the amount of 250, and more specificly that the rates for those persons holding a contract with Midwest Video be increased from $4.00 to $5.00 per month and those not holding a contract with Midwest Video be increased from $4.95 per month to $6.25 per month, and Commercial be increased to $8.00 per month and all additional connections for contract holders and non - contract holders be increased to $1.50 per month. Mr. Robert McWhirter, Attorney for Midwest Video, appeared before the Council in behalf of the rate request. After discussion a motion was made by Councilman Burnett, seconded by Council- man Wortham authorizing preparation of an Ordinance and called for a public hearing at the next regular Council meeting based on the recommendation made by the Committee. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. City Manager Sokoll advised the Council of the expiration of a lease of Midwest Video Corporation occupying City owned tract of land for location Of its tower. City Manager Sokoll recommended that the City enter into a lease with an increase from $300.00 per year to $500.00 per year and that consideration be given for a shorter term lease than the 25 year term in the expiring lease. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Burnett, seconded by Councilman Williams authorizing preparation of a lease for 25 years at $500.00 per year. The motion carried 6 ayes, 1 nay, Council- man Kohls voting nay. Mayor Malone called for a reading of a Resolution concerning establishing the Crape Myrtle as the official flower of the City-of Paris. Resolution No. 2058 designating the Crape Myrtle as the official flower of the City of Paris, Texas was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Burnett, seconded by Councilman Williams for adoption of the Resolution. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays.