Councilmember Wood announced a 5K Run and Walk , May 1, 2004 being put on by Junior Achievement (JA) for Education. The Walk and Run will start at the JA Office located at 107 N. Washington Square next to Kositcheh's downtown. She said Fifty percent of the money that is raised goes to JA and the other will go to a School of your Choice.

Councilmember Smith announced that the Grand River Summer Program Task Force is having the Grand River Beautification Cleanup on April 24, 2003 from 10:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. for more information contact Susan Eman-Jackinic at Capitol Area United Way at 203-5000. Councilmember Smith read the following letter into the record at the request of Denise Peek, Executive Director of Micro-Enterprise Fund.

April 19, 2004

Lansing City Council

10^th Floor, City Hall

124 W. Michigan Ave.

Lansing, MI 48933

Good Evening Madame President and City Council Members,

Please excuse my absence this evening. I am in the process of putting the finishing touches on the LCMF's inaugural Micro-Entrepreneur Business Expo, Do "BIG" business with a "MICRO" business to be held on Thursday, April 29, 12noon-5:00 p.m. at the Lansing Center Exhibit Hall B. This expo will be showcasing the Lansing areas micro-enterprises small businesses.

Over the years the LCMF has established it's self in the community as the resources for anyone wanting to learn about starting a small business through the business training courses that we provide. These training courses have allowed the citizens of Lansing an opportunity to make informed decision on starting or expanding a small business.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, the clients we serve and myself we would like to thank the members of the City Council for recognizing the work that we do and the services we provide to the citizens of Lansing with your continued support through the CDBG Economic Development Funds.

I hope to see all of you at the expo next week.

Warm Regards,

Denise Peek, Executive Director

Lansing Community, Micro-Enterprise Fund

Councilmember Smith said flyers are available on the back table regarding the Micro Entrepreneur Business Expo and you can call 485-4446.

Councilmember Leeman announced that there will be an Urban Dale Design Project beginning on April 22, 2004 at 6:00 P.M. at Foster Community Center. Saturday, April 24, 2004 is the final Home Improvement Work Shop from 9:00 A..M until 12:00 Noon at Eastern High School on the topic of porches. There will be a Michigan Avenue Clean Up sponsored by Eastside Commercial on April 24, 2004. Volunteers should meet at 9:00 A.M. at the corner of N. Magnolia and Michigan Ave.

Mayor Benavides announced that Thursday April 22^nd is Take Your Child to Work Day featuring a reception in the Mayor's Office at 10:30 P.M.

President Bauer announced that the Committee of the Whole will meet Thursday at Noon. One of the topics will be vacancies in the City Budget as well as vacancies in the Police Department.

Tracy Carney-Miller, Development Specialist for the Economic Development Corporation provided a brief explanation of Brownfield Plan #19

Larry Nakfoor of 1116 S. Washington thanked the City Council for their consideration of this project and said this is an excellent project for a Brownfield. He is available for questions.

Councilmember Jeffries questioned what would be going in on this property after the redevelopment occurs. Mr. Nakfoor replied that there would be lofts, a garage facility and commercial use, which at this time does not have a tenant.

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2. In consideration of the City of Lansing Consolidated Strategy and Plan Submission Action Plan for FY 2005

Dennis Lysakowski, Interim Development Manager of the Planning and Neighborhood Development Department gave a summary of the Consolidated Strategy and Plan Submission Action Plan

Jamie Czekai of 312 W. Maple St. said that he represents the Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC). He thanked the City Council for support that they have given to Community Development of the City of Lansing and LISC. He said that LISC works directly with Lansing's Community Development Corporations (CDC) to help develop low income housing. These efforts have lead to over five hundred and fifty affordable housing units being produced. He asked for continued support of LISC and revitalization of the neighborhoods.

Priscilla Holmes of 135 Island Ave. said that she is the Program Manager for REO Town. She asked the City Council for support of their Block Grant Funds.

Laura Mullard of 1232 Turner said that she is the Program Director for the Old Town Commercial Association (OTCA). She thanked the City Council for considering their program for CDBG funding because this funding will help them continue to help do the work that they do in Old Town.

Fred Hammond of 1232 Turner said that he is the President of the Old Town Commercial Association and that the work in Old Town is still underway. He said their request for this funding is very crucial to maintaining the momentum they need to complete their efforts.

Kate Koskinen of 1619 Kalamazoo said that she is the Interim Director of the Lansing Eastside Community Development Corporation. She said the Facade Improvement Grant Program really helped them support their Michigan Avenue Project. She thanked them for their support in the past and hopes for support in the future.

Patty Jongkind of 1800 Osborn, Chair of the Greater Lansing Homeless Resolution Network thanked the City Council for continuing to support Emergency Shelter through the grants. She said they have many programs and services that they provide to the Homeless and asked the City to continue to support them through grants.

Gene Melon of 609 West St., President of the Franklin St. Community Housing Corporation thanked the City Council and the Mayor for support given through Community Block Grants. He said this funding is essential for reclaiming Lansing Housing Stock.

Frank S. Cutis X, no address given, questioned how one becomes aware of the availability of money and what is the criteria for obtaining some of the funding from this program.

City Clerk Miner read the following Electronic letter from Almus Thorp into the record

Dear Members of City Council,

Unfortunately, I am unable to attend tonight's hearing regarding the use of HOME and CDGB funds. I write to urge you to continue to grant part of those funds to organizations like the Greater Lansing Housing Coalition that provide affordable housing for people of modest means and help revitalize neighborhoods.

I do not envy the wickedly difficult task you have of deciding on the use of funds when there isn't enough to go around. You know better than I that affordable housing is a top priority in Lansing. And it is expensive. We live or die depending on public money. Private developers can't make a profit doing what we do or they would be doing it.

Lansing has more than its fair share of rentals vs. homes, substandard housing of any kind, and neighborhoods that suffer terribly from the negative impact of housing that is unfit for human habitation.

I am confident that you know that our work, however modest given the need, is worth funding as you have in the past.

Thank you for your confidence in us. Gratefully, Almus Thorp, GLHC Ex Dir

REFERRED TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMITTEE  

Pete Deluca of 800 St. Joe spoke about getting served with a citation saying that he is not supposed to go and talk with a person who is in charge of the Neighborhood Watch. He has to go to Court regarding this and he does not understand why.

Ruth Hallman of 1014 W. Lapeer spoke about a problem that the Genesee Neighborhood Association is having regarding the Capitol Loop Project and the parking on both sides of the street all day long on Shiawassee St.

William Hubbell of 3916 Wedgewood Dr. submitted a petition supporting Basketball Hoops being placed in Hillborne Park

Susan Sanford of 500 S. Pine spoke about a safety issue in her neighborhood. She said the security of the nation begins with the City and how receptive they are to hearing information in particular the Police.

Veena Rao of 4464 Janice Lee Dr. in Okemos said that she and her friends are first year medical students from Michigan State University. She said there will be a lawsuit filed tomorrow in Lansing regarding the uninsured on behalf of Michigan Legal Service. She said they are holding a rally tomorrow starting at 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. at the Capitol Building and offering free Health Screening to help residents become better aware of resources that exist in the Lansing Area.

Jim Harlen of 315 Bingham spoke about people crossing the Boarder from Canada to come to Michigan to work. He said that he worked at the Lansing Grand River Plant as an engineer while it was under construction and during that time there were many Canadians that came here to work everyday and were not paying any taxes to the City of Lansing. He said that he was given an opportunity go to a Ford Plant in Canada and check on a job for his boss and he was stopped at the Guard Station and was told Americans are not allowed to work in Canada.

Russell Terry of 121 E. Mt. Hope spoke about comments that were made at last weeks meeting regarding communism. The reason America is hated is because we have so many middle class wage earners.

Charlene Decker of 2711 Pleasant Grove thanked President Bauer for bringing the Rotary Club here. She said what really came through from the special ceremony was the healing effect and this is something that we need in this County. She criticized what she claimed is a constant harassment of Mr. Deluca.

Frank S. Curtis X, no address given, said that he appreciated the special ceremonies. He said that we should not forget the Black Holocaust. He said when Black people speak at the City Council Meeting they should have something to say and not neglect themselves and not go along with what everybody else says.

WHEREAS, for the 25th consecutive year the local District 6360 of the Rotary International exchanges five individuals from its group to go to a foreign country's Rotary Group and five Rotarians from that districts Rotary International come here as part of an education study opportunity; and

WHEREAS, this year, the five Rotarians from the northwest part of Germany are professionals, and include a sociologist, a retired sea captain, a hotel manager, a sales director for plumbing and heating equipment, and a marketing director, and

WHEREAS, the five Rotarians from Germany will spend eight days in Lansing and three weeks in the rest of the local District 6360 area which runs south to the Indiana border, west to Lake Michigan; and

WHEREAS, the five Rotarians from Germany will participate in the Susan G. Komen "Race for the Cure" on Sunday, April 25, tour the BWLs Ottawa Street power plant, the Tollgate Project and the Groesbeck Golf Course, and the MSU Radiological Clinic, as well as the State of Michigan prison in Jackson, the Michigan International Speedway, and the UM Medical Center,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council hereby welcomes the five Rotarians from northwest Germany and hopes their stay is educational, enlightening, and entertaining.

By Councilmember Bauer

Carried Unanimously

WHEREAS, Virgil E. Vandenburg, who was born on April 19, 1904 in Hillsdale, began playing chess at the tender age of 11 after his uncle explained the basics of the game; and

WHEREAS, V. E. Vandenburg quickly became enamored with chess and spent days at his local library researching the history and strategy of chess; and

WHEREAS, V. E. Vandenburg founded the Lansing Chess Club in 1944 and served as its president for over 30 years; and

WHEREAS, V. E. Vandenburg went on to become the president of the Michigan Chess Association in 1948 and changed the format for the Michigan Chess Championship from a round robin system to an open format to encourage more players, many more games, and much more excitement about the outcome; and

WHEREAS, V. E. Vandenburg went on to establish the Michigan Amateur Championship, the Michigan Class Championship, and the Michigan Chess Bulletin; and

WHEREAS, V. E. Vandenburg received the Distinguish Service Award from the U.S. Chess Federation in 1983, and was inducted into the Michigan Chess Association Hall of Fame in 1988;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lansing City Council, hereby, honors Virgil E. Vandenburg for outstanding 60 year effort to promote chess in Lansing and Michigan.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council extends its best wishes to Virgil E. Vandenburg on his 100th Birthday and declares Monday, April 19, 2004, as Virgil E. Vandenburg Day in Lansing.

By Councilmember Leeman

Carried Unanimously

WHEREAS, the Lansing Code Compliance Office has declared a certain structure(s) (dwelling) located at 1035 N. Chestnut, Parcel # 33-01-01-09-307-221, and Legal Description: E 7 R LOT 1 BLOCK C SUB OF BLOCKS 26 & 27 ORIG PLAT to be an unsafe and dangerous building(s), and requested the property owner be ordered to demolish or otherwise make safe the structure(s); and

WHEREAS, on February 26, 2004, the Lansing Demolition Board officer(s) found and determined that the subject structure(s) is a dangerous building, as defined in the Housing Law of Michigan (MCLA 125.539) and the Lansing Housing and Premises Code (1460.24) and ordered the property owner to make safe or demolish the structure(s); and

WHEREAS, the Code Compliance Office has determined that compliance with the order of the Lansing Demolition Hearing Board officer(s) has not occurred; and

WHEREAS, the Housing Law of Michigan and the House and Premises Code require that a hearing be conducted to give the property owner an opportunity to show cause why a dangerous structure(s) should not be demolished or otherwise make safe;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council hereby schedules a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 3, 2004, in the Lansing City Council Chambers, 10th floor City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan to review the finding and order of the Lansing Demolition Hearing Board Officer(s)regarding 1035 N. Chestnut; to give the owner, or the owner's agent, the opportunity to appear and show cause why the building(s) should not be demolished or otherwise made safe; and to approve, disapprove or modify the order of the hearing officer(s) to demolish or make safe the subject structure(s).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council requests that the Manager of Code Compliance notify the owner of said property of the opportunity to appear and present testimony at the hearing, as required by law.

By Councilmember Leeman

Carried Unanimously

That the following transfers be approved;

(Partial reimbursement for training of 14 recruits. In prior years, funds were credited back to the expenditure account. Funds will be appropriated in the future to recognize overall expenditures.)

(Corrects Administrative Transfer #04-105 which transferred funding from City Attorney Salaries and Longevity to Wolverine Pipeline Litigation, in error, as there were insufficient funds in the salary account.)

(Donations from St Moritz Security Services ($25), Ms. Speilberg ($12.42), Linda Mill-Chaffee ($25), and Capital Area United Way ($565.50), for the Capital Area Response Effort (CARE).

(Transfer of funding for two positions as part of information services restructuring for the period of March 7, through June 30.)

(Donation from General Motors Corporation for the Cesar Chevez event.)

(Contribution from the Lansing School District for the HOPE Scholarship program Coordinator.)

(Labor and Materials to replace lights at Kircher and Gier Parks.)

Certified as to the availability of funds:

By Councilmember Williams

Carried Unanimously

WHEREAS, the City of Lansing is named as defendant in a workers' compensation action, Claim No: 2011535, involving alleged work related injuries/illnesses;

WHEREAS, it is said that proposed said action be resolved by virtue of entering into a settlement agreement, in which, the City of Lansing would agree to pay Plaintiff the sum of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) in exchange for a complete redemption and release of the City from any past, present, and future liability regarding any alleged injuries/illnesses whatsoever;

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement is recommended by the Mayor, the Personnel Department, the City of Lansing's Fund Administrator, and the City Attorney; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council hereby approve the payment of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) pursuant to said proposed settlement agreement as a full and final settlement of said action.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Law Department is authorized to prepare and execute the requisite documents to complete settlement of the aforementioned lawsuit.

By Councilmember Williams

Carried Unanimously

WHEREAS, the Lansing Community College will host the second annual Save a Life Day on the LCC Campus in downtown Lansing on May 1, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Save a Life Day will feature a long list of displays, informative sessions and many hands-on education sessions for children and adults; and

WHEREAS, Save a Life Day will also offer certified courses in CPR, Hunter Safety, Boater Safety, and many other topics; and

WHEREAS, Safe a Life Day will include a special "drunk driving simulator tour" to educate people about the increasingly debilitating effects of alcohol consumption; and

WHEREAS, at Safe a Life Day the Community Partners in Health/Mid Michigan on the Move coalition will sponsor a fitness walk to that starts and ends at LCC to kick off their outdoor season;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council, hereby, declares Saturday, May 1, 2004, as "Save a Life Day in Lansing" and encourages residents of the greater Lansing region to attend and participate in the activities of Save a Life Day at the Lansing Community College.

By Councilmember Wood

Carried Unanimously

WHEREAS, the City has granted Comcast of Michigan, LLC., a Delaware limited liability company (Comcast) a non-exclusive franchise to construct, operate and maintain a cable television system (a Franchise), that is set to expire April 29, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Comcast has requested the City activate the formal process for renewing a Franchise pursuant to the provisions of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 (Cable Act); and

WHEREAS, the City and Comcast intend to negotiate concerning a possible new contract for a Franchise utilizing the information procedures set forth in the Cable Act; and

WHEREAS, the City is in the process of reviewing the Cable Television Ordinance, Chapter 810, for possible revision and update; and

WHEREAS, the City and Comcast desire to temporarily extend a Franchise from April 29, 2004 on the terms of the existing franchise agreement to accommodate such negotiations;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council approves the extension of a non-exclusive Cable Franchise on the terms and conditions of the April 29, 1974 franchise agreement, as amended, from April 29, 2004 until October 28, 2004, or until such time as the City and Comcast may reach agreement on a new Franchise, whichever shall first occur.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Mayor, on behalf of the City, is authorized to sign and execute a Franchise Extension Agreement, subject to prior approval as to form by the City Attorney.

By Councilmember Allen

To accept a substitute resolution for the original contained in the City Council Packet

Carried Unanimously

COUNCILMEMBER ALLEN'S MOTION FOR ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: 6

NAYS: 2 (Councilmembers Jeffries and Wood dissenting)

ABSENT: 1 (Councilmember Meyer)

There were no Committee Reports

There were no Ordinances for Introduction

There were no Ordinances for Passage

1. From Councilmember Allen; a letter from Habitat for Humanity supporting the Annual Consolidated Strategy and Plan Submission Action Plan for 2005

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2. From Councilmember Allen; a substitute resolution for item VIII B 4b, regarding the Authorizing of the extension of the existing cable franchise with Comcast Cable until October 28,2004

ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION #160

3. From Councilmember Allen; Letter from Reid and Reid regarding subordination agreement grant for Capitol Commons

REFERRED TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMITTEE

4. From Councilmember Williams; a Petition containing nine signatures supporting the installation of basketball hoops at Hilborn Park

REFERRED TO THE PARKS BOARD AND REFERRED TO THE PARKS DEPARTMENT

By Vice President Allen

That City Officer and Board Reports, along with Communications and Petitions, be considered as being read in full and that the proper referrals be made by President Bauer

1. Letters from the City Clerk submitting Licenses and Bonds for City Council approval:

a. Request from the Green Door Blues Bar and Grill, LLC to Transfer ownership of a 2003 Class C Licensed Business with Dance Permit, Located at 2005-2007-2009 E. Michigan, from Daval, Inc.

REFERRED TO GENERAL SERVICES

b. Applications for Fireworks Display Permits filed by Night Magic/Lansing Lugnuts located at 505 E. Michigan Avenue for the following dates: May 1, 8, and 22, June 4, 18 and 19, July 4, 9, 10 and 23, 2004.

REFERRED TO GENERAL SERVICES

2. Letter from the City Clerk submitting minutes of Boards and Authorities placed on file in the City Clerk's Office

RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE

3. Letters from the Mayor re:

a. Public Improvement V:

1. Actual Cost of 2002 Sidewalk Repair Contract, Special Assessment Roll #B-070 for an area bounded by W. Mt. Hope on the N., Cooley Dr. on the S., Bedford Rd. on the W. and Edwin Place on the E.

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES

2. Actual Cost of 2003 Sidewalk Repair Contract, Special Assessment Roll #B-071 for an area bounded by Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Cavanaugh Rd., Burchfield Ave., Lowcroft Ave. and Jolly Rd., also an area bounded by Wainwright Ave, Hillcrest St., Ingham St. and Fielding Dr.

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES

3. Actual Cost of 2003 Sidewalk Repair Contract, Special Assessment Roll #B-072 for an area bounded by Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Saginaw St., Pine St. and Ionia St.

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES

4. Actual Cost of 2003 Sidewalk Repair, Special Assessment Roll #B-073 for an area bounded by Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. from Sheridan Rd. to 220 Feet S. of Sheridan Rd. and on Sheridan Rd. from Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. to 600 Feet E. of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES

b. Setting a Public Hearing for property located at 907 S. Holmes to determine if it is a public nuisance under Chapter 630

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY

c. Public Improvement II; Installation of sidewalk on the N. side of Jolly Rd. between Dunckel Rd. and Tranter St., Assessment Roll B-75

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES

d. Public Improvement II; Installation of Sidewalk on Lake Lansing Rd. between Massachusetts Ave. and E. City Limits, Assessment Roll B-77

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES

e. Public Improvement II; Installation of Sidewalk on Mercantile Way between Pierpont St. and the N. End and Pierpont St. between Pennsylvania Ave. and the E. End, Assessment Roll B-76

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES

f. Public Improvement III; 2004 Sidewalk Repair Contract "A Special Assessment for property in the area bounded by Clark St., Bancroft Park, Ormond Park and E. Grand River, also an area bounded by Hopkins Ave., Wood St., Barritt St., Post Oak Lane and the City Limits and setting Public Hearing for May 10, 2004

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES

g. Memorandum from Jim Ruff, Director of Planning and Neighborhood Development providing a Map and Listing of Red Tagged properties organized by Ward and the current year's contract budget for the Lansing Neighborhood Council

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

h. Sole Source Purchase; Public Service Department Waste Water Treatment Plant for a Cleaver-Brooks Tube Boiler

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS AND THE INTERNAL AUDITOR

i. Letter to the Charter Township of Lansing providing notice of Excessive Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) in the Lansing Township Sanitary Sewers

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES

j. US-127 Speed Study

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES

k. Transfer of Funds; Management Services-Computer & Communication Services

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS AND THE INTERNAL AUDITOR

l. Reappointment of Jamie Czekai to the Planning Board for an At-Large Term to Expire June 30, 2007

REFERRED TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMITTEE

m. Franchise extension agreement with Comcast of Michigan and the City of Lansing

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

n. Request to submit a grant application to the Southeast Michigan Resource Conservation & Development Council (SMRCDC) for a Focused Grant to convert waste wood into useable products

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS AND THE INTERNAL AUDITOR

Carried unanimously

1. Letter of compliant from Royce E. Mossholder of 262 S. Waverly Rd. in Eaton Rapids regarding downtown parking in Lansing and a ticket received while attending an event at the Lansing Center

REFERRED TO THE MAYOR AND REFERRED TO THE TRANSPORTATION OFFICE AND REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES

2. Notice from the Friends of the Looking Glass River of their strategic planning meeting regarding watershed issues to be held on April 28, 2004

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES AND REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND REFERRED TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMITTEE

3. Letter from Delta Township requesting funding for the multi-cultural Passage Museum Exhibit presented April 14 through April 18, 2004

REFERRED TO THE MAYOR

4. Letters in opposition to the reduction of the Recycling budget from:

• Patrick Diehl of 806 Seymour Avenue #2
• Ruth Hallman of 1014 W. Lapeer

REFERRED TO THE MAYOR AND REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

5. Application for Community Funding filed by the American Cancer Society for their "Relay for Life" Event to be held June 26 and 27, 2004

REFERRED TO GENERAL SERVICES

6. Petition containing one-hundred and five (105) signatures of residents on Kipling Blvd., La Salle Blvd., Fernwood Ave., Midvale Rd. and Lee Blvd. supporting the establishment of a yearly assessment for neighborhood Historical Lighting

REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES

By Councilmember Leeman

To excuse Councilmember Meyer from tonight's proceedings

Carried Unanimously

Councilmember Smith said that the Multi Cultural Museum event held this past weekend was very informative and she learned a lot of history. She encouraged everyone to see these exhibit Museums when they are available because we need to learn our past in order to go forward.

Councilmember Leeman said to be aware of construction on Howard St. that runs along US 127 from Saginaw South to Michigan Ave and please try to avoid that area. He said even though there is construction by Leo's Outpost please be a patron and go there and have lunch or dinner.

Councilmember Allen suggested also going to the Fairbank's Grille which is the former Coscareli's on Cedar St.

Councilmember Williams thanked everyone who came out to the public forum at Dwight Rich Middle School, it was excellent participation.

President Bauer thanked everyone who came down for the Special Ceremonies this evening and would like to also thank everyone who came to speak at the Pubic Hearings as well.

David Wiener, Executive Assistant to Mayor Benavides, said that he would like to clear up some remarks made earlier. He said the comments made by Mr. Gonzales regarding layoffs were misleading. There was a proposal regarding the compost program, but the Mayor made it clear that no person will lose his or her job as a result of this proposal. There may be a job change but no one will be put out of work. Regarding comments about Mr. Deluca, it is sad and painful to have Mr. Deluca come down regularly about his situation. He said this is a legal debate that Mr. Deluca is having with the City regarding his property and he has engaged an attorney who has requested that the City not debate this issue in a public forum.

ADJOURNED TIME 10:00 P.M.

DEBBIE MINER, CITY CLERK