The results of a Union City

town center study are in, and were brought before the Mayor and Council

Monday night.The bottom line of the study, officials said, is there seems

to be too much retail space.

In looking at the study, the

council also looked at maps showing transit solutions proposed by DOT

representatives.

The solutions are are designed

to accommodate growth and bring traffic to the business area, officials

said. A 25 year projection of that growth included downsizing the amount

of space for businesses. An increased numbers of single family homes,

townhomes and multifamily dwellings were all calculated to more than double

in the next 10 to 15 years.

In addition, election results

for the City Council were read. Helen Turner will be back in place and

Joan Steward's seat will be filled by newcomer Alisa King who received

the most votes of any candidate with a 378 total.

When it came time to discuss

regular food services for the South Fulton Municipal Regional Jail, Aramark

lost out completely. They were outbid by Valley Services, Inc. who quoted

$1.19.5 per meal to Aramark's $1.36.4 per meal. Oasis Management Systems

will be the new operators of all commissary services. The city will receive

32.5 percent of the Oasis net sales as opposed to Aramark where they had

received nothing.

Finally, two recommendations

from the Planning Commission were approved for 162.12 acres of land on

Royal South Parkway to be rezoned and annexed into the city. The Ivan

Allen Company requested that the property be changed from Fulton County

O-I, C-1 and M-1A to Union City O-I, GC and M-1. The vote was, once again,

unanimous.

Before adjourning, Mayor Ralph

Moore told everyone to "stay tuned to pending water rate increases"

expected along with Atlanta's continued sewage woes.