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ANN ARBOR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR SESSION - OCTOBER 3, 2006
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Mayor John Hieftje called the regular session of the Ann Arbor City Council to order at 7:08 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, Christopher Easthope, Wendy A. Woods, Mayor
John Hieftje, 11.
ABSENT : 0.
INTRODUCTIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTARY - RESERVED TIME
Stephen K. Postema, City Attorney, read a statement about public speaking.
KATHY GRISWOLD - TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT ON HURON PARKWAY
Kathy Griswold, 3565 Fox Hunt Dr., addressed Council regarding needed improvements on Huron Parkway at the entrance to Huron High School. She said that a Michigan Left is needed at the entrance of the high school, in order to help reduce accidents.
LAUREL FEDERBUSH - DIVESTMENT FROM ISRAEL
Laurel Federbush, 2000 Anderson Ct., urged Council to pass the Human Rights Commission’s resolution to divest from Israel.
DAVID BOYLE - MICHIGAN STADIUM LUXURY BOXES
David Boyle, member of the public, expressed concern with the Michigan Stadium Luxury Boxes.
THOMAS PARTRIDGE - MANY ISSUES OF CONCERN
Thomas Partridge, 4220 Eyrie Dr., write-in candidate for Michigan State Senate (18th District), expressed concern with protecting Ann Arbor and Michigan’s most vulnerable citizens and bringing about true progress locally, countywide and statewide.
Mayor Hieftje welcomed the students in attendance from Washtenaw Community College, University of Michigan, and Huron and Pioneer High Schools.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
AGENDA APPROVED WITH CHANGES
Councilmember Greden moved, seconded by Councilmember Lowenstein, that the agenda be approved with the followin...
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