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REGULAR SESSION - JANUARY 2, 1996
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Council - January 2, 1996 1
The regular session of the Ann Arbor City Council was called to order at 5:35 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chamber by Mayor Ingrid B. Sheldon.
Council stood for one moment of silence.
Mayor Sheldon led Council in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL
PRESENT : Councilmembers Tobi Hanna-Davies, Patricia Vereen-Dixon (entered at
6:00 p.m.), Jane Lumm, David Kwan, Jean Carlberg, Heidi Cowing Herrell,
Stephen C. Hartwell (entered at 5:55 p.m.), Patrick A. Putman, Christopher
Kolb, Mayor Ingrid B. Sheldon, 10.
ABSENT : Councilmember Elisabeth L. Daley, 1.
INTRODUCTIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTARY - RESERVED TIME
KERMIT SCHLANSKER - CITY HOUSING
Kermit Schlansker, 2960 Marshall St., spoke in opposition to the HUD-financed singlefamily
units being constructed by the City. Mr. Schlansker stated that in order to save
costs and conserve energy and resources, subsidized housing must be built as singlebuilding
condominiums with shared facilities, public or occupant ownership, and occupant
management. He further stated that such housing complexes must include a rigidly
structured social design to emphasize the responsibility of the inhabitants.
SAFIYA KHALID - PAYOFF ARRANGEMENTS - PART 5
Safiya Khalid, P.O. Box 130654, urged Council to review the documentation she provided
concerning illegal arrangements between City departments and certain apartment
management companies. Ms. Khalid expressed concern that the Building Department
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ignored complaints of Windemere Park Apartments residents concerning the recent fires at
the complex caused by faulty washers and dryers, and requested an investigation of the
incident.
ANDY GULVEZAN - CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Andy Gulvezan, 2104 Pauline Blvd., urged City Council to appoint him as City
Administrator because he is qualified and would accept a much lower salary than the
current appointee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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