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ANN ARBOR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR SESSION - JULY 17, 2006
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Mayor John Hieftje called the regular session of the Ann Arbor City Council to order at 7:10 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 100 N. Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor.
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 John Roberts, Robert M. Johnson, Joan Lowenstein, Stephen Rapundalo, Jean Carlberg, Leigh Greden, Margie Teall,
Marcia Higgins, Christopher Easthope, Wendy A. Woods, Mayor
John Hieftje, 11.
ABSENT : 0.
INTRODUCTIONS
STATEMENT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Stephen K. Postema read a statement to the audience regarding conduct during City Council’s Public Commentary speaking time.
PUBLIC COMMENTARY - RESERVED TIME
Karen Sidney - First and Washington
Karen Sidney, 100 Longman, addressed Council regarding the proposed First and Washington site. She urged council to vote against the proposal.
Laurel Federbush - Resolution against Israel
Laurel Federbush, 2000 Anderson Ct., urged Council to pass the Ann Arbor Human Rights Commission Resolution regarding Palestine. She also expressed concern with the way police personnel have dealt with people speaking to Council at a previous council meeting.
Ron Lev - City Process for Collecting Residents’ Input
Ron Lev, 2645 Easy St., addressed Council regarding the process of information gathering in areas where sidewalk improvements may be assessed. He said that time should be made available during the public hearing beyond the three minutes for personal opinions to allow someone to present on behalf of a larger group or organization.
Blaine Coleman - Palestine
Blaine Coleman, P. O. Box 7038, addressed Council regarding issues in Palestine.
Mozhgan Savabieasfahni - Rape of abeer by U.S. Marines
Mozhgan Savabieasfahni, 710 E. Ann, addressed Council regarding issues in the Middle East.
David Boyle - Go...
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