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ANN ARBOR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR SESSION - SEPTEMBER 18, 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 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 John Roberts, Robert M. Johnson, Joan Lowenstein, Stephen Rapundalo, Jean Carlberg, Leigh Greden, Margie Teall,
Marcia Higgins (7:12 p.m.), Christopher Easthope, Wendy A. Woods, Mayor John Hieftje, 11.
ABSENT : 0.
INTRODUCTIONS
Mary Fales, Assistant City Attorney, read a statement about public speaking.
Mayor Hieftje welcomed students and AFSCME members in attendance.
PUBLIC COMMENTARY - RESERVED TIME
NEGOTIATIONS - A.F.S.C.M.E.
The following people addressed and expressed concern to Council regarding current negotiations with A.F.S.C.M.E. and the City:
Angela Tabor of A.F.S.C.M.E. 25, 600 W. Lafayette in Detroit, MI, requested intervention from City Council to secure a contract that the City and the Union found agreeable to both parties.
Don Ratliff, A.F.S.C.M.E. member, 2500 Packard, addressed Council regarding the current status of negotiations with the City.
Jeff Kahan, A.F.S.C.M.E. member, addressed Council regarding negations with A.F.S.C.ME. and the City.
KERMIT SCHLANSKER - FEASIBILITY OF ENERGY RESEARCH FACILITY
Kermit Schlansker, 2960 Marshall, addressed Council regarding the feasibility of an energy research facility.
CHERYL MACKRELL - NORTHEAST AREA TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Cheryl Mackrell, Ann Arbor Township Representative, 120 Underdown, addressed Council regarding the Northeast Area Transportation Plan. She asked that Council adopt the plan with the same amendments as passed by the City Planning Commission.
CAROLYN GRAWI - VOTER ACCESS EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2006
Carolyn Grawi, 1490 Northbrook Dr., addressed Council re...
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