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Ann Arbor City Council Minutes Regular Session - July 2, 2007
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Mayor John Hieftje called the regular session of the Ann Arbor City Council to order at 7:05 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 100 N. Fifth Ave, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Council stood for a moment of silence.
Mayor Hieftje led Council in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL
PRESENT : Councilmembers Ronald Suarez, Robert M. Johnson, Joan Lowenstein, Stephen Rapundalo, Leigh Greden, Margie Teall, Marcia Higgins, Christopher Easthope, Wendy A. Woods, Mayor John Hieftje, 10;
ABSENT : Councilmember Stephen Kunselman, 1.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
AGENDA APPROVED AS PRESENTED
Councilmember Rapundalo moved, seconded by Councilmember Higgins, that the agenda be approved as presented.
On a voice vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
INTRODUCTIONS
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JULY 15, 2007 AS HURON RIVER DAY
Mayor Hieftje presented Eunice Burns with a proclamation recognizing July 15 as Huron River Day in the City of Ann Arbor. He encouraged all residents to come out and enjoy the festivities associated with the event at Gallup Park. A copy of the proclamation is on file in the City Clerkâs Office.
PUBLIC COMMENTARY - RESERVED TIME
THOMAS PARTRIDGE - DISCRIMINATION AGAINST SENIORS AND THE DISABLED BY ANN ARBOR, THE AATA, AND THE UM MUST BE STOPPED
Thomas Partridge expressed concerns about discrimination occurring with the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority, including the discontinuation of the A-Ride program for the disabled.
HENRY HERSKOVITZ - PALESTINE
Henry Herskovitz, 404 Mark Hannah Drive, spoke about the occupation of Palestine and expressed concerns regarding Israel.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING (ORDINANCE NO. 14-07)
A public hearing was conducted on the proposed amendment to Chapter 55, rezoning of 1.13 acres from TWP (Township District) to C1B (Community Convenience Center), Schultz property, located at 2340 Dexter Road. Notice of public hearin...
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