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JACKSON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

JANUARY 26, 2010

CALL TO ORDER.

The Jackson City Council met in regular session in City Hall and was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Mayor Karen F. Dunigan.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION.

The Council joined in the pledge of allegiance.  The invocation was given by Councilmember Gaiser.

ROLL CALL.

Present:  Mayor Karen F. Dunigan and Councilmembers Carl L. Breeding, Robert B. Howe, Daniel P. Greer, Kenneth E. Gaiser, Andrew R. Frounfelker and John R. Polaczyk-7.  Absent:  none.

Also Present:  Interim City Manager Christopher W. Lewis, City Attorney Julius A. Giglio and City Clerk Lynn Fessel.

AGENDA.

Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Howe to change the order of this agenda and all future agendas, by placing Citizen Comments prior to Presentations/Proclamations.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0.

Mayor Dunigan announced the addition of Item L under the Consent Calendar, approving the Groundhog Gallop on February 6, contingent upon department approvals and receipt of proper insurance coverage.  Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Howe to adopt the agenda, as amended.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0. 

CITIZEN COMMENTS.

Jean Stewart, 4635 S. Jackson Road, asked the Council to approve a base for the headstone of her daughter’s grave.  Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Gaiser to refer this matter to the Interim City Manager and staff and if the matter can’t be resolved to Mrs. Stewart’s satisfaction, then the matter will be brought back to the Council and the rules of the cemetery will be referred to the City Affairs Committee for possible revision.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0.

Gerald Montgomery, 341 Hill Street, questioned the proposed payout to Glenn Chinavare.

Deborah Herbert, President, Jackson District Library Board of Trustees, asked the Council to modify the purchase agreement with Carnegie Place, LLC, by removing the parking lot on Blackstone Street and to offer it separately for sale to the Jackson District Library at a mutually agreeable price.

Scott Aughney, 707 N. Park, stated his appreciation for Councilmember Gaiser’s suggestion that Citizen Comments be at the beginning and end of each Council meeting agenda.  He thanked Councilmember Breeding for consistently opposing the expenditure of funds for the Grand River Artswalk.  He will address issues related to immigrants/deportation at a later date.

Pat Gillespie, representing the Gillespie Group, outlined the proposed Carnegie Place project, discussing a mixed use of retail, office and housing.  He would like to create a small urban village within this 3 ½ acre site.  He said there is a need for this and people want to be in downtown Jackson. 

PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS.

None.

CONSENT CALENDAR.

Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Howe to approve the following Consent Calendar.  (Item L was added at the time the agenda was adopted.)  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of January 12, 2010.
• Approval of the request from the Jackson Storyfest Committee for police assistance and use of the City Council Chambers on Friday, May 7, 2010, for their annual Jackson Storyfest to be held on Friday and Saturday, May 7 and 8, 2010.  (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Purchasing Departments and the Downtown Development Authority.  A Hold Harmless Agreement has been executed in lieu of insurance coverage.)
• Approval of Traffic Control Order (TCO) No. 2042, prohibiting parking on the west side of the 400 block of N. East Avenue from Burr Street to Homewild Avenue.
• Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Topographic Mapping Services Contract, the first one-year extension to a three-year renewable contract, with Alpine Engineering, Inc., Novi, at an additional contract price of $52,000.00, for additional topographic mapping, and authorization for the City Engineer and Interim City Manager to execute the appropriate document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
• Receipt of notice of intent to file claim of appeal regarding demolition of St. John’s Rectory, referral to the City Attorney for appropriate action and establishing February 9, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. as the date and time to hear the appeal before the City Council, as required under City Code, Chapter 13, Section 13-9(b)(2)a.
• Receipt of the City of Jackson’s summary of revenue and expenditures for six (6) months ended, December 31, 2009.
• Receipt of CDBG Financial Summary Report through December 31, 2009.
• Receipt of the Dangerous Building Report for December 31, 2009.
• Receipt of a Summons and Complaint filed in Circuit Court by Abelardo Moralez, v. City of Jackson Police Department and four named Police Officers, and referral to the City Attorney for appropriate action.
• Receipt of the City Engineer’s report for street construction on W. Argyle Street from N. Wisner Street to N. West Avenue, and establishment of February 9, 2010, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing of necessity.
• Establishment of February 9, 2010, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing on the request to amend Industrial Development District #80 and an application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate filed by Refrigeration Sales, Inc., 910 Myrtle Street, and referral to City Affairs Committee for review and recommendation.
Approval of the request from the Center for Family Health to conduct the 33rd annual Groundhog Gallop on February 6, 2010, beginning and ending at the Middle School at Parkside, contingent upon approval of the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Services and Parks/Forestry Departments and the receipt of proper insurance coverage.)

COMMITTEE REPORTS.

• RECEIPT OF THE CITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT AND CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION:
  
  Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Greer to receive the report.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0.
  
  1. DIRECT CITY STAFF TO REVISE THE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN TO INCLUDE THE RESTRUCTURING OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL, APPROVE ALTERNATIVE #2 - MEMBERSHIP BY COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND RENAME THE GROUP.
     
     Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Greer to direct City staff to revise the Citizen Participation Plan, approving Alternative #2.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0. 

• RECEIPT OF THE RULES AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT AND CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS:
  
  
  Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to receive the report.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0.
  
  

   
  1. RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO FOLLOW THE EDUCATION ASSOCIATES RECOMMENDATION NO. 1, TO CONDUCT A SECOND INTERVIEW WITH ROBERT HILLARD AND THEN DECIDE THE NEXT STEPS TO BE TAKEN.
     
     Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Greer to refer this matter back to the Rules & Personnel Committee for appropriate action and to schedule a meeting on Wednesday, February 3.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0. 
  2. RECOMMEND TO PROCEED WITH THE SEPARATION AGREEMENT FOR GLENN CHINAVARE PRESENTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL AT THEIR JANUARY 12, 2010, CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
     
     Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Greer to recommend the proposed Separation Agreement for Glenn Chinavare.
     
       Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding to amend the motion by reducing the amount to $12,500.00.  The motion died for lack of a second.
     
     The motion was then voted on and adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6.  Nays:  Councilmember Breeding-1.  Absent:  0. 
  3. RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THEY ESTABLISH A FINANCE COMMITTEE WITH NOT MORE THAN THREE CITY COUNCILMEMBERS SERVING ON THE COMMITTEE.
     
     Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Breeding to form the Finance Committee with Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Gaiser and Frounfelker serving on the Committee.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0.

APPOINTMENTS.

• APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR’S RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT JEANNE KUBISH TO THE REGION 2 PLANNING COMMISSION FILLING A CURRENT VACANCY, BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2012.
  
  Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to approve the Mayor’s recommendation.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0.
• APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR’S RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT VICTOR CUISS TO THE ELLA W. SHARP PARK BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM, BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1, 2010, AND ENDING JANUARY 31, 2013.
  
  Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the Mayor’s recommendation.  The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0.
• APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR’S RECOMMENDATION TO REAPPOINT FREDERICK L. DAVIES, JOSEPH WHELAN, AND ARLENE ROBINSON TO THE INCOME TAX BOARD OF REVIEW FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM EACH, BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1, 2010, AND ENDING JANUARY 31, 2013.
  
  Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the Mayor’s recommendation.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0.
• APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL BEYERSTEDT AS THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE JACKSON FIRE DEPARTMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER.
  
  Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Breeding to approve the appointment.
  
    Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Gaiser to postpone consideration of this matter for 2 weeks.  The motion FAILED adoption by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Greer and Gaiser-3.  Nays:  Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-4.  Absent:  0.
  
    The main motion was then voted on and adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6.  Nays:  Councilmember Gaiser-1.  Absent:  0. 
• APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF JON DOWLING AS THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING/DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER.
  
  Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Howe to approve the appointment.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-5.  Nays:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmember Gaiser-2.  Absent:  0.

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS.

• PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE CITY’S BROWNFIELD PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 249-269 W. MICHIGAN AVENUE (ANESTHESIA BUSINESS CONSULTANTS), TO INCLUDE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 230 W. CORTLAND STREET, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JACKSON BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (JBRA), AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
  
  Mayor Dunigan opened the public hearing.  Sandy Schade and Michael Ordonez from MiraMed Revenue Group discussed their project and their intention to bring employment to the City of Jackson.  The Mayor closed the public hearing.
  1. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED BROWNFIELD PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 249-269 W. MICHIGAN AVENUE, INCLUDING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 230 W. CORTLAND STREET.
     
     Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Howe to adopt the resolution, in accordance with the recommendation of the Jackson Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0. 




• PUBLIC HEARING TO ESTABLISH AN OBSOLETE PROPERTY REHABILITATION DISTRICT (OPRD #7) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 230 W. CORTLAND STREET.  (CITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.)
  
  
  Mayor Dunigan opened the public hearing.  No one spoke; the Mayor closed the public hearing.
  

  1. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OBSOLETE PROPERTY DISTRICT (OPRD #7) AT 230 W. CORTLAND STREET.
     
     Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to adopt the resolution, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Affairs Committee.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0.

 


• PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE AN APPLICATION FOR AN OBSOLETE PROPERTY REHABILITATION ACT (OPRA) TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE AT 230 W. CORTLAND STREET.  (CITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS APPROVAL FOR A 12-YEAR TERM.)
  
  
  Mayor Dunigan opened the public hearing.  No one spoke; the Mayor closed the public hearing. 
  

  1. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR AN OPRA TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE.
     
     Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Howe to adopt the resolution, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Affairs Committee.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0.
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• PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR 2010-2011 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS.
  
  
  Mayor Dunigan opened the public hearing.  The following applicants for CDBG funding addressed the Council:  Laura Ratcliff, Allegiance Health Transportation Assistance; Sarah Hill and Bob Johnson, American Red Cross; Rebecca Filip, AWARE, Inc.; Dr. Jane Grover, Center for Family Health - Adult Dental Services; Jasmine Bennett, Center for Women Pregnancy Counseling Services; Joyce Parker, Miriam Dorsey and Mary Heard, Elnora V. Moorman Community Help Center; Linda Tallman and Shante Patton, Family Service & Children’s Aid FAST Program; Karen Jackson, Jackson Affordable Housing Corp. Foreclosure Prevention, Homeownership Program and HOME Down Payment Assistance; Kim Hastings, Jackson School of the Arts; John Willis, King Center Summer Youth Program; Karrie Beilfuss, LifeSpan; Ben Keaster, Michelle Foster and Bryan (student), Partnership Park After School Program; Major John Mallett, The Salvation Army; Nick Lynch, United Way; Carol Konieczki, Community Development Department; Jon Dowling, Department of Engineering/Public Works; Tom Steiger, Forestry; and Carrie Good, John George Home. Kathleen Conley, HRC Chair, gave general recommendations from the HRC, which include the Red Cross, Fair Housing Center, King Center, Salvation Army, Partnership Park, curb cuts and CAA HOME grants.
  
   
  The following applicants for HOME funding addressed the Council:  Alban Pacunas, Renovations Your Way; Toby Budd, CAA HOME funding; and Kevin Dowd, Habitat for Humanity.  The Mayor closed the public hearing.
  

• PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REQUEST FOR A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S ZONING ORDINANCE, CITY CODE, CHAPTER 28, ADDING REGULATIONS GOVERNING WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES.  (CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AND ITS STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.)
  
  
  Mayor Dunigan opened the public hearing.  No one spoke; the Mayor closed the public hearing.
  

  1. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28, CITY CODE, ADDING REGULATIONS GOVERNING WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES.
     
     Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Greer to approve the ordinance and place it on the next regular Council meeting agenda for adoption.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0.

RESOLUTIONS.

• CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION FROM THE LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION REGARDING THE REQUEST TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF 2009 CLASS C LICENSED BUSINESS WITH DANCE-ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT, LOCATED AT 1715 E. MICHIGAN, FROM THE GARAGE BILLIARDS, INC., TO LIONS PAW, INC., AND REQUESTS NEW OFFICIAL PERMIT (DANCE-ENTERTAINMENT) FOR WEEKDAYS, 2:30 A.M. TO 5:00 A.M.
  
  Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to adopt the resolution.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer and Frounfelker-5.  Nays:  Councilmembers Gaiser and Polaczyk-2.  Absent:  0. 

ORDINANCES.

• CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25, CITY CODE, ADDING SECTION 25-31 THAT WILL AUTHORIZE ISSUING CITATIONS TO DISTRICT COURT, IMPOUNDING VEHICLES, OR IMMOBILIZING OF VEHICLES WHERE THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE HAS SIX OR MORE UNANSWERED PARKING TICKETS.  (CITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.)
  
  Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to approve the ordinance and place it on the next regular Council meeting agenda for adoption, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Affairs Committee.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0.
• FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2010.02, AMENDING CHAPTER 5, SECTION 5-3, CITY CODE, TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDING DEMOLITION.
  
  Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to adopt Ordinance No. 2010.02.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0.

OTHER BUSINESS.

• CONSIDERATION OF THE RECOMMENDED REVISED 2011-2014 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) LIST.
  
  Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Gaiser to approve the revised TIP list.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0
  
  Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Frounfelker to direct staff to work on drafting some language to notify constituents of these affected streets and bring to the City Affairs Committee for a recommendation in the near future.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0

NEW BUSINESS.

• A. RECEIPT WITH REGRET THE RESIGNATION OF VICE MAYOR/1ST WARD COUNCILMEMBER CARL BREEDING FROM THE CITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, AND APPOINTMENT OF A NEW COMMITTEE MEMBER.
  
  Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Howe to receive the resignation with regret.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser and Frounfelker-6.  Nays:  Councilmember Polaczyk-1.  Absent:  0.
  
    Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Greer to appoint Councilmember Howe to the City Affairs Committee.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-6.  Nays:  Councilmember Howe-1.  Absent:  0.

CITY COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS.

Councilmember Polaczyk thanked the Interim City Manager for setting up the Town Hall meetings to discuss the City’s budget and he will be pleased to attend the meeting held in the Sixth Ward.

Councilmember Breeding inquired about the annual report.  It was noted that it is available on the City’s website.

Councilmember Howe thanked the representatives from the non-profit agencies who gave presentations on their requests for CDBG funding and stated it was a shame we aren’t able to give them all the funding they need.  He commended Carrie Good on her excellent job with the John George Home.

Councilmember Greer requested a report on the Council Chambers sound system, hoping it will be improved since a technician is present.  He noted that recently there has been some difficulty obtaining electronic Council packets and he would like an update on this matter.

Mayor Dunigan also thanked the applicants for CDBG funding who spoke this evening and reminded everyone of the importance of participating in the census.

CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS.

Interim City Manager Lewis announced the following Town Hall meetings and encouraged everyone to attend:

February 2 (6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.) St. Joseph’s Social Center
February 11 (6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.) Jackson District Library (Carnegie Branch)
February 16 (6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.) Cascades Elementary Auditorium
March 2 (6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.) Martin Luther King Center

He told Council he would like to plan a budget strategy meeting that he will facilitate.  He stated we can’t stand still; we need to keep moving the City forward and providing services.  He thanked the Unions for coming to the table - willing to listen and willing to work with the City.

EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LEGAL OPINION OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND LABOR NEGOTIATIONS OVER WAGE CONCESSIONS.

CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS FROM CARNEGIE PLACE, LLC, REGARDING A CITY OWNED VACANT PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF THE HAYES HOTEL AND WEST OF THE JACKSON DISTRICT LIBRARY:

1. APPROVE THE OPTION TO PURCHASE, PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AS PROPOSED;
2. APPROVE THE OPTION TO PURCHASE, PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH MODIFICATIONS;
3. REJECT THE OPTION TO PURCHASE, PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; AND
   AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENT(S), AND FOR STAFF TO MAKE MINOR MODIFICATIONS IF NEEDED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY.

Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to go into closed executive session to discuss labor negotiations and postpone consideration of the real estate issue until the next regular Council meeting.  The motion was adopted by the following vote.  Yeas:  Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7.  Nays:  0.  Absent:  0. 

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION.

Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Howe to return to open session.  The motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote.

ADJOURNMENT.

No further business being presented, a motion was made by Councilmember Howe and seconded by Councilmember Greer to adjourn the meeting.  The motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. 

Lynn Fessel
City Clerk