February 26, 2007
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Monday, February 26, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Mayor Johnson presided. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited in unison.
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Councilmen present: |
Thomas Adams, Bruce Johnson, Hollis McKeag, James Myers, Joseph Rokosz |
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Councilmen absent: |
None |
Approval of the minutes of the February 12, 2007 special and regular meetings was offered by Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman McKeag. (Motion ADOPTED.)
AUSTIN STREET, BAY CITY ROAD, AND
WASHINGTON STREET VACATION
City Planner Daryl Poprave presented information on a request to vacate a portion of Austin Street, Bay City Road, and Washington Street, including sections of 19th Street and 21st Street. City Engineer Brian McManus presented information on the proposed vacation and street relocation. City Attorney James O. Branson, III presented information regarding the documents of transfer and direction for Council to require a 4/5th vote to approve the resolution if any citizen were to voice opposition to the proposal during the public hearing. Bradd Fedorchak, Environmental Health and Safety Director for The Dow Chemical Company, spoke regarding perimeter safety upgrade projects at all Dow sites and the need for the vacation of this property to accomplish local safety efforts at Michigan Operations. Todd Konechne and Rollie Shook of Dow EH&S spoke regarding the Michigan Operations fence line safety upgrade project. A public hearing opened at 7:54 p.m. Charles Groulx, 3727 Fieldcrest Lane, expressed concern and opposition to the closure and relocation of the streets. Tom Begin, Consumers Energy, spoke regarding their review of the project and how several Consumers Energy concerns were addressed in the current proposal; he stated they had no objections to the proposal. Tom McCann, 3310 Jefferson Avenue, stated the welfare and security of Dow should be of importance to the City but the affect that this closure will have on area businesses should also be considered. Mr. McCann expressed concern about Dow facilities moving closer to an expanded fence line and, subsequently, area neighborhoods. Alex Irigoyen, 3717 Woodlawn Street, representing the Nicolaos Rapanos family, expressed concerns regarding the impact of this proposal on their property located along James Savage Road. Elaine and Christine Rapanos, 1400 Avalon Street, shared concerns regarding traffic flow and the confusion for traffic traveling to James Savage Road east of Saginaw Road. Midland County Emergency Services Director Roger Garner spoke in support of the public safety enhancements that the proposed improvements would bring to the community. The public hearing closed at 8:50 p.m. The following resolution was then offered by Councilman Myers and seconded by Councilman Adams:
WHEREAS,
the Midland City Council, acting upon the request of The Dow Chemical Company,
Michigan Operations for vacation of a portion of Austin Street, Bay City Road,
and Washington Street including sections of 19th Street and 21st
Street referred the matter to the Midland City
WHEREAS, a report has been
received from the Midland
WHEREAS, a response has been received from the City Engineer indicating
no objection to the vacation request; a response has been received from the
Director of Utilities indicating no objection to the vacation request; and a
response has been received from the Director of Public Services indicating no
objection to the vacation request, but requiring easements and access for
public and private utilities; and
WHEREAS, The Dow Chemical Company has agreed to build, at their
expense, a roadway between Washington Street and Saginaw Road, titled “proposed
road”, as depicted in Attachment A, under conditions and specifications as set
out by the City
WHEREAS, said vacated roads shall not be closed until the “proposed
road” is approved and open for vehicular traffic; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the Midland City
Council does hereby vacate the requested portion of Austin Street, Bay City
Road and Washington Street, including sections of 19th Street and 21st
Street as depicted in Attachment B contingent upon the building of the
“proposed road” and said road being operational; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
to execute documents prepared and approved by the City Attorney to convey with
said contingency and to further retain easements and access to the vacated
property to The Dow Chemical Company in accordance with local and state
statutes and the conditions set out above; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that within thirty (30) days thereof, the City Clerk shall record a certified copy of this resolution with the Midland County Register of Deeds and send a copy to the State Treasurer. (Motion ADOPTED.)
City Council recessed from 9:30 p.m. to 9:35 p.m.
2006-07 LIBRARY BUDGET AMENDMENT
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Director Melissa Barnard presented an amendment to the 2006-07 Budget for the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library to recognize unanticipated revenue from contributions and to appropriate funds for the newspaper digitization project. Marty Crook, Friends of the Library Board member, spoke in support of the project. A public hearing opened at 9:41 p.m., recognizing no comments, the hearing closed at 9:41 p.m. The following resolution was then offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded by Councilman Rokosz:
WHEREAS, City Council approved a resolution on Monday, February 12, 2007 to accept the donation from the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library to the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library to fund the newspaper digitization project; and
WHEREAS, in accord with Section 5.11, 11.4 and 11.6 of the Charter of the City of Midland, and after having given proper legal notice, and having conducted a public hearing on Monday, February 26, 2007, on a proposal to amend the 2006-2007 Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Fund Budget to recognize unanticipated revenues of $35,000 and to appropriate funds for the newspaper digitization; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the 2006-2007 Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Fund Budget is hereby amended to increase both revenues and expenditures by $35,000 to recognize unanticipated revenues from contributions and to appropriate funds for the newspaper digitization project. (Motion ADOPTED.)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments were made.
RECREATION PROGRAM ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
Public Services Assistant Director of Administration Karen Murphy presented information on the adoption of ordinances amending fees for recreation programs including Civic Arena fees, Golf Course fees and General Recreation fees. The following three ordinance amendments were then presented for consideration:
CIVIC ARENA FEES
The following ordinance amending Civic Arena fees was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded by Councilman Rokosz:
ORDINANCE NO. 1629
The City of Midland Ordains:
Section 1. Section
21-70 of Division 1 of Article II of Chapter 21 is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 21-70.
Civic Arena Fees
The
fees for use of the Civic Arena and its facilities are as follows:
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(1) |
Individual
Ice Skater – Adult |
$ 4.00 |
per session |
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(2) |
Individual
Ice Skater – Youth & Senior |
$ 3.00 |
per session |
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(3) |
Skating
Pass (25 admissions) – Adult |
$ 85.00 |
per pass |
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(4) |
Skating
Pass (25 admissions) – Youth & Senior |
$ 65.00 |
per pass |
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(5) |
Skate
Rental |
$ 2.00 |
per session |
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(6) |
Rink Rental |
$ 180.00 |
per hour |
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(7) |
Rink Rental
(M-F, |
$ 130.00 |
per hour |
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(8) |
Summer Rink
Rental |
$ 180.00 |
per hour |
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(9) |
Non-Ice
Rental (Equivalent to 2 rinks) |
$ 2000.00 |
per day |
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(10) |
Non-Ice
Rental (Equivalent to 1 rink) |
$ 1000.00 |
per day |
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(11) |
Non-Ice
Rental (Equivalent to ˝ rink) |
$ 500.00 |
per day |
Section 2. This
Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
(Ordinance ADOPTED.)
GOLF COURSE FEES
The following ordinance amending Golf Course fees was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded by Councilman Rokosz:
ORDINANCE NO. 1630
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND, MICHIGAN, BY AMENDING SECTION 21-71
OF DIVISION 2 OF ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 21 THEREOF.
The City of Midland Ordains:
Section 1. Section 21-71 of Division 2 of Article II of
Chapter 21 is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 21-71.
Golf Course Fees
The fees for golfing privileges at
the Currie Municipal Golf Course are as follows:
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Currie East
Municipal Golf Course |
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9-hole rate |
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Regular weekday |
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$11.50
per play |
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Regular weekend |
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$12.50
per play |
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Senior & Youth weekday ( |
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$
8.00 per play |
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18-hole rate |
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Regular weekday |
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$20.00
per play |
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Regular weekend |
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$23.00
per play |
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Senior & Youth weekday ( |
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$13.00
per play |
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Twilight golf rate |
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(after |
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$
7.50 per play |
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(after |
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Winter rate |
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(November 1 – March 1) |
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$
5.00 per play |
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Lunch Time Special (5-hole: 11:00 a.m. –
1.00 p.m. M-Th) |
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$
7.00 per play |
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Currie West
Municipal Golf Course |
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9-hole rate |
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Regular weekday |
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$13.50
per play |
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Regular weekend |
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$17.50
per play |
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Senior & Youth weekday ( |
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$ 9.50
per play |
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18-hole rate |
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Regular weekday |
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$22.00
per play |
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Regular weekend |
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$30.00
per play |
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Weekend after |
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$24.00
per play |
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Senior & Youth weekday ( |
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$15.50
per play |
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Twilight golf rate |
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(after |
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$
9.00 per play |
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(after |
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Winter rate |
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(November 1 – March 1) |
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$
5.00 per play |
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Lunch Time Special (5-hole: 11:00 a.m. –
1.00 p.m. M-Th) |
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$
7.00 per play |
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Currie East and
Currie West Municipal Golf Courses |
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Unlimited play |
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Single season pass |
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$
715.00 per pass |
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Double season pass |
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$1165.00 per pass |
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Restricted play (unlimited East Course
play, weekdays and after 2:00 p.m. weekends on West Course) |
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Single season pass |
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$
650.00 per pass |
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Double season pass |
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$1060.00 per pass |
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Senior & Youth unlimited play |
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Single season pass |
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$
635.00 per pass |
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Double season pass |
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$1035.00 per pass |
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Senior & Youth restricted play (unlimited East Course play, weekdays and
after 2:00 p.m. weekends on West Course) |
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Single season pass |
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$575.00
per pass |
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Double season pass |
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$940.00
per pass |
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Senior & Youth limited play (9 holes
weekdays before 3:00 p.m. with differential for non-discounted times) |
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Single season pass |
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$440.00
per pass |
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Double season pass |
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$725.00
per pass |
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Family pass – additional family member
from same household |
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$410.00
per pass |
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Trail Fee (private carts when owner or
member of immediate family is present) |
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Season pass |
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$240.00
per pass |
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Daily pass |
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$
6.00 per pass |
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Differential
rates for Senior & Youth limited pass |
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Currie East Municipal Golf Course |
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9 hole rate |
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Weekday |
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$
3.50 per play |
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Weekend |
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$ 4.50
per play |
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18 hole rate |
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Weekday |
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$ 7.00
per play |
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Weekend |
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$10.00 per play |
Currie West Municipal Golf Course |
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9 hole rate |
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Weekday |
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$
4.00 per play |
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Weekend |
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$
8.00 per play |
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18 hole rate |
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Weekday |
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$ 6.50
per play |
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Weekend |
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$14.50 per play |
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Par 3 – Regular |
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$6.50
per play |
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Par 3 – Senior and Youth |
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$4.50
per play |
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20-play pass (9 holes) – Weekday only |
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$220.00 per pass |
Note: Season Pass rates will remain in effect for the 2008 season if purchased before
Exception: In order to fairly compete with non-municipal
courses for golf outings, the
Director of
Public Services is authorized with the approval of the City
Section 2. This
Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
(Ordinance ADOPTED.)
GENERAL RECREATION FEES
The following ordinance amending General Recreation fees was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded by Councilman Rokosz:
ORDINANCE NO. 1631
The City of Midland Ordains:
Section 1. Section 21-73 of Division 4 of Article II of
Chapter 21 is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 21-73.
General recreation fees
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(1) |
Adult softball player |
$
18.00 |
per player |
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(2) |
Adult softball player (2nd
team) |
$
18.00 |
per player |
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(3) |
Adult softball player - Fall League |
$
5.00 |
per player |
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(4) |
Each softball team in individual
tournaments |
$
20.00 |
per team |
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(5) |
Youth softball player |
$
6.00 |
per player |
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(6) |
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$
6.00 |
per player |
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(7) |
Ski rental (each
2 hours or part thereof) |
$
6.00 |
per hour |