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ITEM 1 - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Burkholder called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers,
Lakewood Civic Center South, 480 South Allison Parkway, Lakewood, Colorado.
Full and timely notice of this City Council meeting had been given and a quorum was present.
ITEM 2 - ROLL CALL
Those present were: Mayor Steve Burkholder, Presiding
Vicki Stack
Cheryl Wise
Debbie Koop
Bob Murphy
Sue King
Ed Peterson
Doug Anderson
Ray Elliott
Diana Allen
Mike Stevens
Absent:: None
Others in attendance: Mike Rock, City Manager
Roger Noonan, City Attorney
ITEM 3 - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Council and the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
RECOGNITION - LOIS ENGBRETSON
Mayor Burkholder recognized Code Enforcement Officer Lois Engbretson for receiving
the Officer of the Year Award from the Colorado Association of Code Enforcement
Professionals.
ITEM 4 - RESOLUTION 2005-83 - APPOINTING THE MAYOR PRO TEM OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD
Councilman Murphy made a motion to adopt Resolution 2005-83, appointing Councilwoman Cheryl Wise as the Mayor Pro-Team for the Year 2006. It was seconded by Councilwoman Koop.
Vote: 11Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried.
ITEM 5 - RESOLUTION 2005-84 - APPOINTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD
Councilman Murphy made a motion to adopt Resolution 2005-84, appointing Councilman Ed Peterson as the City Council President or the Year 2006. It was seconded by Councilwoman Koop.
Vote: 11 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried.
Mayor Burkholder reversed Items 6 and 7 on the Agenda, for purposes of keeping needed actions in consecutive order.
ITEM 7 - RESOLUTION 2005-82 - APPROVING THE WEST COLFAX AVENUE ACTION PLAN AS AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAKEWOOD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Becky Clark, Director of Community Planning and Development Department, introduced members of the Mayor's Advisory Committee and asked them to address the City Council.
Mary Ann Proctor, Propp Realty, stated that she was a member of the Mayor's Advisory Committee and the Committee as well as the Planning Commission recommends approval of the Plan to City Council.
Public Comment:
Lora Walker-Green - Ward 2 - Lakewood, Colorado
Ms. Green spoke in opposition of the Plan.
Councilman Murphy stated that the Mayor appointed a citizen's task force, whose membership included neighborhood representatives, merchants from West Colfax, and experts in various fields, and himself as Chair of the task force. The task force met for 18 months.
Discussion ensued amongst City Council members, Becky Clark, and Kate Cook, Senior Planner.
Councilman Murphy made a motion to adopt Resolution 2005-82. It was seconded by Councilwoman Koop.
Vote: 9 Ayes. 2 Nays (Stack, Anderson).
ITEM 6 - RESOLUTION 2005-79 - FOR APPROVAL OF THE WEST COLFAX AVENUE CORRIDOR REINVESTMENT PLAN AND FINDING THAT THE WEST COLFAX AVENUE CORRIDOR REINVESTMENT AREA IS A BLIGHTED AREA, DESIGNATING SUCH AREA AS APPROPRIATE FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN, AND FINDING THAT THE ACQUISITION, CLEARANCE, REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, REDEVELOPMENT OR A COMBINATION THEREOF OF SUCH AREA IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, MORALS, AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD
Becky Clark, Director of Community Planning and Development, introduced the Plan and stated there is a 16-member Colfax Condition Task Force of which some members would be presenting components of the Plan. She acknowledged each member of the Task Force.
Fran Yaley - Ward 1 - Eiber Neighborhood Association - Member of the Task Force
Ms. Yaley stated the City Council directed the Lakewood Reinvestment Authority
(LRA) to undertake a Colfax Reinvestment Conditions Survey in August of 2005.
The LRA convened a Task Force of 16 members and held nine meetings and two open
houses, all of which were open to the public and were publicized locally and
by news organizations. The open houses gave detailed information on the Conditions
Survey Results and the Task Force Recommendations. The next steps would be to
designate a Project Area and Plan, followed by putting out requests for proposals
for development in that Project Area, then study and recommendations would be
given from an advisory group, and approval on all the steps by City Council.
The reinvestment can support the goals of the West Colfax Action Plan as well
as the Neighborhood Plan by improving the safety, the look, and the feel of
Colfax and the businesses that are currently located there and those that will
locate there in the future.
Deputy Fire Chief Dave Abbott - West Metro Fire District - Member of Task Force
Mr. Abbott thanked the City and LRA for inviting the Fire District to be part
of the Task Force. He stated that the Fire District had been represented at
all the meetings and open houses. The Fire District is comfortable with the
language in the Plan. The Attorney for the Fire District and LRA are currently
working on an agreement that will protect the revenues of the Fire District
with any new project that is developed within the Plan Area. Reinvestment in
Lakewood has been successful at reducing problems such as vagrancy, environmental
contamination, graffiti, gang activity, flood hazard, substandard apartments,
outmoded retail and economic decline. Reinvestment in Lakewood has added better
public safety, sidewalks, greenways and open space, new retail, unique architecture,
mixed uses, traffic controls, and more housing choices. It can approve the ability
of the City and its efforts to cooperate with RTD and development of Light Rail
along West Colfax. Reinvestment will offer the opportunity to provide good features
in the Plan Area.
She described the composition of housing in the Plan Area. The Plan contains
a map showing the boundaries of the Plan Area. Ms. Yaley stated that the Task
Force recommends adoption of this Resolution.
Doug Stiverson - Owner of West Side Cycle & Fitness - Member of Task Force
Mr. Stiverson stated that he has had a business along Colfax for 26 years. He
stated that in the beginning he had serious concerns about eminent domain and
urban renewal issues. The formation of the Task Force to specific look at this
issue and he is now pleased at their results. The Plan contains guidelines and
limitations for the use of eminent domain with the West Colfax Corridor Reinvestment
Area. The City Council will have the ultimate approval on the use of eminent
domain and must consider certain factors as spelled out in the Plan. Mr. Stiverson
stated that the recommendations of the Task Force should be adopted by the City
Council. He stated the Plan is workable and equitable and will promote much
needed improvements to the West Colfax Corridor and provide essential protections
to property owners in the urban renewal area. The Task Force recommends City
Council approve the Plan as presented.
Bill Marino - Chair of the Lakewood Planning Commission - Chairman of Task
Force
Mr. Marino stated that the Planning Commission met on the Plan last Wednesday
and it passed unanimously. The West Colfax Action Plan as well as the revitalization
Plan, not only conforms to the spirit of the Comprehensive Plan but to the letter
of each section of the Plan. The City took an extra step in engaging citizen
feedback by creating this Task Force. The objectives and policies recommended
by the Task Force limits the power of eminent domain that would traditionally
be under the LRA's authority. The open forums and public debates will be held
in the future for any project identified under the Plan.
Becky Clark stated that legal notification of the hearings were sent to all property owners, business owners, and residents in the area on November 10, 2005 to meet the 30-day public notification requirement. It was also published in the November 12, 2005 issue of the Rocky Mountain News.
An Amendment to the Reinvestment Plan is before Council tonight. Section 4.3 has been amended to include relocation assistance and payments for residential property owners and leaseholders as well as business and other commercial establishments.
Public Comment:
Susan Williams
Ms. Williams spoke in opposition of the Resolution.
Dorothy Wisecarver - 8665 Meadowlark Drive - Lakewood, Colorado
Ms. Wisecarver stated that Council should appoint only Lakewood residents to
Boards, Commissions, and Committees to help make decisions regarding Lakewood,
not outsiders.
Nina Rockley - Owner of Rockley Music - Colfax Avenue - Lakewood, Colorado
Ms. Rockley spoke in favor of the Resolution.
Scotty Hannum - 8465 W. Colfax Avenue - Lakewood, Colorado
Mr. Hannum stated he owns two business along Colfax Avenue. He spoke in opposition
to the Plan.
Mike Kowalski - 6915 W. Lakewood Place - Lakewood, Colorado
Mr. Kowalski voiced concern over property values decreasing due to the Plan
pointing out flood plan issues and other problems. He stated he was concerned
about being able to sell property under those circumstances. A definitive value
should be placed on the properties prior to being taken over my urban renewal.
Matt Girard - 2261 Estes Street - Lakewood, Colorado
Mr. Girard stated he was President of Morse Park Neighborhood Organization.
He stated he is in general support of the Plan. He asked Council to consider
having a minimum number of open house meetings and a more extensive notification
process to the public for future projects.
Lora Green - Ward 2 - Lakewood, Colorado
Ms. Green stated that the notification dates were different than what was stated
earlier by the City. She stated that the City said the flood zone could be used
for terms to condemn property. As of November 8th, the schools were unaware
that they would lose tax dollars to the Plan. She spoke in opposition of the
Plan.
Sheila Byerly - 8550 W. Colfax Avenue - Lakewood, Colorado
Ms. Byler spoke in favor of adopting the Resolution.
Mark Sorency - Flex Gym- 8790 W. Colfax Avenue - Lakewood, Colorado
Mr. Sorency spoke in favor of adopting the Resolution.
Bud Almond - Ward 1 - Lakewood, Colorado
Mr. Almond spoke against giving government the powers of eminent domain. He
spoke against adoption of the Plan.
Mike Muller - 868 S. Owens Court - Lakewood, Colorado
Mr. Muller spoke against the notification process for public meetings, the reduction
of taxes received by other government agencies provided for in the Plan, and
the number of properties being included in the blighted area.
Newt Vaughan - 8665 W. Hawaii Drive - Lakewood, Colorado
Mr. Vaughan stated that the developers should be making the deals regarding
purchasing properties along the proposed light rail line and government should
not be involved in condemning property for use by developers.
Michael O'Beirne - P.O. Box 260313 - Lakewood, Colorado
Mr. O'Beirne asked City Council to consider elimination of business personal
property tax as a great way to provide incentive to private business. He asked
the City to participate in special bonding initiatives to redevelop certain
areas that are on the upswing. He asked that City Council review certain cases
regarding eminent domain.
Kyle Grevet - 6006 W. 16th Avenue - Lakewood, Colorado
Mr. Grevet asked for an explanation of Section 2.6.5 of the Plan and asked about
the wording "police powers exercised."
Brian Waring - 13680 W. 30th Place - Golden, Colorado
Mr. Waring spoke in opposition of the Plan.
Trixie Johnson - 7985 W. 16th Avenue - Lakewood, Colorado
Ms. Johnson stated she is a local business and is a blighted area. She stated
concern about the future and being able to sell her business.
Natalie Menton - Lakewood, Colorado
Ms. Menton stated that Councilman Murphy stated that eminent domain had been
used zero times and that is an incorrect statement. Over the last 22 years,
the City has used eminent domain 75-90 times. She asked why other City Councilors
did not correct the statement made by Councilor Murphy. She said Ms. Clark stated
that City Council would be the one to choose if the City will use sales tax
on projects and she cannot find that statement in the Plan anywhere. Ms. Menton
stated there are duplicate addresses used on the parcel lists. She counts 637
properties, not 645 as stated.
Mayor Burkholder closed the public hearing.
Councilman Murphy made a motion to adopt Resolution 2005-79 as amended. It was seconded by Councilwoman Koop.
Discussion ensued amongst Council members and staff.
Vote: 8 Ayes. 3 Nays (Stack, Anderson, and Elliott).
Mayor Burkholder called a recess at 9:35 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 9:50 p.m.
ITEM 8 - PUBLIC COMMENT
Michael O'Brien - Lakewood, Colorado
Mr. O'Brien presented a copy of a picture of Carmella Anthony who was featured
in Esquire Magazine holding a Looking at Lakewood newspaper. He stated it was
good publicity for the community.
Natalie Mention - Ward 5 - Lakewood, Colorado
Ms. Mention asked City Council why the minutes of the Study Sessions were not
published somewhere. She stated there was a mistake made regarding the mailing
of newsletters, which would have been solved if minutes had been taken of that
meeting.
City Clerk Margi Greer read the following Consent Agenda into the record:
ITEM 9 - RESOLUTION 2005-77 - AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE FUND CONTRACT
ITEM 11 - RESOLUTION 2005-80 - SUPPORTING A GRANT APPLICATION TO JEFFERSON COUNTY OPEN SPACE REQUESTING FUNDING FOR THE PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS AT LAKEWOOD PARK
ITEM 12 - RESOLUTION 2005-81 - SUPPORTING A GRANT APPLICATION TO JEFFERSON COUNTY OPEN SPACE REQUESTING FUNDING FOR THE TRAIL CONNECTION IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT LAKEWOOD
ITEM 13 - ORDINANCE O-2005-42 - DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD TO ACQUIRE INTERESTS IN PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH WADSWORTH BOULEVARD AND WEST OHIO AVENUE FOR THE WADSWORTH BOULEVARD AT OHIO AVENUE PROJECT, AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS WITH PROPERTY OWNERS, ACCEPTANCE OF CONVEYANCE INSTRUMENTS, AND CONDEMNATION OF REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS
ITEM 14 - APPROVING MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular City Council Meeting July 11, 2005
Regular City Council Meeting August 8, 2005
ITEM 15 - ACCEPTING MINUTES OF THE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Lakewood Housing Authority
Meeting September 26, 2005
Lakewood Senior Citizen
Advisory Commission Meeting October 12, 2005
Councilman Anderson removed Item 10, Resolution 2005-78, from the Consent Agenda
and it was placed under General Business on the Agenda.
Councilman Murphy made a motion to approve the Council Minutes, acceptance of the Minutes of the Boards and Commissions, order all ordinances introduced on first reading , to be published in the Rocky Mountain News and public hearings set for the date included in the ordinance and for the adoption of resolutions, with the exception of Item 10 - Resolution 2005-78, of which are included in the Consent Agenda Items introduced into the record by the City Clerk. It was seconded by Councilwoman Koop.
Public Comment: None.
Vote: 11 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ITEM 16 - ORDINANCE O-2005-36 - TO REZONE LAND LOCATED AT 8140 AND 8250 WEST MISSISSIPPI AVENUE, CITY OF LAKEWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO
ITEM 17 - ORDINANCE O-2005-37 - AMENDING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING ON THE FIRST DAY OF JANUARY, 2006, AND ENDING ON DECEMBER 31, 2006, ESTIMATING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY BASED ON SAID BUDGET SO ADOPTED, ESTIMATING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY TO BE DERIVED FROM OTHER REVENUE SOURCES, SETTING FORTH THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR EACH FUND: FURTHER DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Finance Director Larry Dorr gave an overview of the extensive review of the 2006 Budget by City Council and the 20 public meetings which were held regarding it. The 2006 Budget was adopted on September 26, 2005, and that met certain City Charter requirements. The City Council had staff create two budgets, the amended one incorporates the sales tax increase voted on by the citizens in the November 2005 Election. The 2006 Amended Budget includes the programs as agreed to by City Council at various previous budget meetings and study sessions. Mr. Dorr explained that the previously identified 2006/2007 cuts are reinstated in the amended budget and some of the 2001/2004 cuts are also reinstated. He reviewed the reinstatements with City Council.
Public Comment:
Charlie Bloomquist - Ward 4
Mr. Bloomquist stated that projected future budgets show a wide disparity in
expected revenue growth and expected expenditures. He asked City Council to
consider how urban renewal and deals like Wal-Mart will effect future budgets.
Councilman Anderson made a motion to amend the 2006 Amended Budget to move funds for Traffic Signals, Supplies, and Services from the CIP Budget to the General Fund. It was seconded by Vicki Stack.
Mr. Rock stated that City Council spent a significant amount of time discussing the budget they wanted to adopt and Council has represented to the Budget that it was the budget you wanted to adopt. Having not seen the proposed change, it may be something to look at for next year's budget. Tinkering with line item detail is probably not the purpose of the major revision you are considering.
Mayor Burkholder spoke against the amendment. He stated that Council has held over 20 meetings, all public, televised study sessions, talked about issues, worked with Department Heads, and to change the Amended Budget at this point would be a total breach of faith to the voters. He urged Council to not adopt the amendment.
Councilman Anderson stated that on page 453 of the Amended Budget there is an item labeled Project Traffic Signals, Supplies, and Services. Under Project Description, it's purchase of power for Xcel Energy to operate traffic signals. The figures vary, but float around $80,000+ per year. He stated that in his business experience, electricity is not something that is considered a Capital Improvement. Placing items that are consumable like electricity into the Capital Improvement Budget, it's misallocated and this is the appropriate time to change the budget, and not move forward in a more confused fashion.
Mr. Rock stated that placing electricity into Capital Improvements is consistent with the voter approved use. There has been ample time and briefing with new and existing Council members and if there were any serious proposal to make a revision, it would have been more appropriately submitted so it could be reviewed and reacted to.
A question and answer period amongst City Council members and Mr. Dorr ensued.
Vote on the Motion to Amend: 3 Ayes. 8 Nays (Burkholder, Peterson, King, Koop, Allen, Murphy, Wise, and Stevens).
Councilman Anderson made a motion to amend the Amended Budget to take items from page 457 of the Amended Budget labeled "Project Street Maintenance" and move those from the Capital Improvement Project Funds to the General Funds. It was seconded by Ms. Stack.
Councilman Anderson stated that page 457 of the Amended Budget contains an item called "Street Maintenance" and one directly across from it called "Street Resurfacing and Concrete Rehabilitation." The guidelines for the City Capital Improvements identify items of $5000 which will last greater than a year. It may be true that items in aggregate reach over the $5000 threshold, no single pothole repair and alley regarding is not going to last a year. The reason for the project states that the program was entirely a General Fund Program prior to 2003, now funding for the project is entirely from the Capital Improvement Fund to compensate for the General Fund Revenue shortfall. The revenues shortfall is done. The tax increase was voted on by the public and now is the time to bring the budget to right and going forward with clearly mis-categorized items is inappropriate.
Councilwoman Allen stated that she did not think this was the right place to bring forth these questions. She stated Councilors should do their homework before they show up to the meetings. She stated that Councilman Anderson's arguments may be very valid, but she did not hear about it before she came to the meeting so she could investigate it herself, she would never vote for it. She stated that her perception of this meeting is that Council has a grasp on the issues and know arguments that others will bring up so they can investigate them personally. There is plenty of time to discuss the issues and have them presented in the 2007 Budget. She stated she would like to deal with fiscal responsibility from a policy standpoint, not from a knit-picking standpoint. She stated it was disappointing to hear this at this point in time. There was time to bring it up at the last study sessions, via email, and other opportunities.
Councilman Anderson apologized and stated there was no intention to blindside anyone. At the November 28th Meeting, he attempted to pull from the Consent Agenda the Budget and was denied the right to do so. It would have offered the opportunity to discuss it in last month's meeting, it was not available to him.
Councilman Stevens stated that the CIP can be for operations and maintenance. He is not in favor of shifting it back and forth between the CIP and the General. We can leave it in the CIP and use it for tracking purposes. He stated he was not in favor of moving it.
Vote on Motion to Amend: 3 Ayes. 8 Nays (Burkholder, Peterson, King, Koop, Allen, Murphy, Wise, and Stevens).
Councilman Murphy called the previous question. Vote to cease debate: 8 Ayes. 3 Nays (Stack, Anderson, and Elliott).
Vote on Adoption of Ordinance O-2005-37: 8 Ayes. 3 Nays (Stack, Anderson, and Elliott).
ITEM 18 - ORDINANCE O-2005-38 - VACATING A PORTION OF WEST DARTMOUTH PLACE ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY AT 3490 SOUTH KIPLING STREET (BEAR CREEK HIGH SCHOOL), CITY OF LAKEWOOD, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO
Public Comment: None.
Councilman Murphy made a motion to adopt Ordinance O-2005-38. It was seconded by Councilwoman Koop.
Vote: 11 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried.
ITEM 19 - ORDINANCE O-2005-39 - AUTHORIZING A WARRANTY DEED CONVEYING A PORTION OF WESTBOROUGH PARK TO JEFFERSON COUNTY R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT TO BE USED AS RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE RELOCATION OF THE WEST DARTMOUTH PLACE AT 9600 WEST DARTMOUTH PLACE; FURTHER ACCEPTING A WARRANTY DEED FROM JEFFERSON COUNTY R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT TO THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD TO REPLACE THAT AREA OF WESTBOROUGH PARK THAT WAS CONVEYED TO JEFFERSON COUNTY R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE WEST DARTMOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY
Public Comment: None.
Councilman Murphy made a motion to adopt Ordinance O-2005-39. It was seconded by Councilwoman Koop.
Vote: 11 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried.
ITEM 20 - ORDINANCE O-2005-40 - DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD TO ACQUIRE INTERESTS IN PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SAFETY SIGNALS AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF WEST 5TH AVENUE AND WADSWORTH BOULEVARD AND WEST COLFAX AVENUE AND KIPLING STREET FOR THE 2006 TRAFFIC SAFETY SIGNAL PROJECT, AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS WITH PROPERTY OWNERS, ACCEPTANCE OF CONVEYANCE INSTRUMENTS, AND CONDEMNATION OF REAL PROPERTY INTEREST
Councilman Murphy made a motion to adopt Ordinance O-2005-40. It was seconded by Councilwoman Koop.
Vote: 11 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried.
ITEM 21 - ORDINANCE O-2005-41 - TO REZONE LAND LOCATED AT 11595 WEST 6TH AVENUE, CITY OF LAKEWOOD, COLORADO
Councilman Murphy made a motion to adopt Ordinance O-2005--41. It was seconded by Councilwoman Koop.
Vote: 11 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried.
ITEM 22 - GENERAL BUSINESS
RESOLUTION 2005-78 - ESTABLISHING PROJECTS AND PROJECT FUNDING LEVELS IN THE 2006 ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAM
Councilman Murphy made a motion to adopt Resolution 2005-78. It was seconded by Councilwoman Koop.
Councilman Anderson stated it was his understanding that part of the money from the 108 Loan from the Federal Government would be used to build a new Head Start building in order to centralize the program and avoid maintenance issues on the old buildings. He asked for some guidance in trying to understand the issue.
Tami Fischer, Director of Housing and Family Services, explained that the loan will not centralize all of the programs. It will centralize the administrative offices. It will meet a need in the highest need area for Head Start services. This particular area has been identified as having the largest number of children who are below the 100% poverty level under the age of five. It is filling a need in the community. It may consolidate services on a sight that the City is currently renting, but not a sight that they own. Some of the cottages cannot be brought up to the standard. The facilities money would be put into the cottages for continual rehab. The new facility will only have two classrooms, that will consolidate a couple, but not all of the sights.
Discussion ensued amongst Council members and Tami Fischer.
Vote: 11 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried.
ITEM 23 - REPORTS
Mayor and City Council reported their attendance at previous meetings and events and announced upcoming neighborhood meetings and events.
ITEM 24 - ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council; Mayor Burkholder adjourned the meeting at 11:55 p.m.
Submitted by,
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Margy Greer, City Clerk
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