Two of the council members taking the oath will be familiar faces, as incumbents Manuel Ramirez Jr. and Gloria McDonald won their bids for District 2 and District 4 seats on the council, respectively.

However, the District 6 seat, which was held by longtime councilman Greg Biddison until he decided not to run for re-election earlier this year, will have a new face as Howard College Vice President Terry Hansen prepares to take over duties.

Hansen, who was elected Saturday by a landslide victory, said he doesn't have plans to tackle any one particular issue once seated on the council.

“Right now, I'm just ready to get in there and learn the ropes,” said Hansen, who won the seat by taking 79.8 percent of the vote. “There are a lot of similarities between the way the city council works and the college board, so I feel like I'm coming in prepared. I'm excited about the opportunity.”

All three candidates won their races by more than 50 percent, making plans to call for runoff elections in the three races — which included three candidates in each of them — a moot point.

Also on Tuesday's agenda, the council is expected to entertain:

• Final reading of an ordinance amending Chapter Six of the City Code of Ordinances entitled "Cemeteries, Parks and Recreation," by amending Article Seven entitled "Comanche Trail Golf Course," by amending Section 6-146 entitled "Golf Course Fees," adding a new Subsection (G) to be entitled "Driving Range Fees," and providing for such fees; and by amending Section 6-148 entitled "Golf Cart Rules and Fees," by adding a new Subsection (G) to provide for golf cart rental fees.

• Final reading of an ordinance amending Chapter Six of the Code of Ordinances entitled "Cemeteries, Parks and Recreation," by amending Section 6-5 entitled "Interment & Rental Fees” to increase such fees; providing for sever-ability and providing an effective date.

• Fist reading of a resolution authorizing the city manager or designated directors to execute routine agreements between the city and other parties for short term lease, rental or use of city facilities and authorizing the city manager to execute repair and maintenance contracts.

• Approval of rules and regulations policy for the Roy Anderson Sports Complex.

The meeting will get under way at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the City Council Chambers, located at 307 E. Fourth Street.

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