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ANN ARBOR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR SESSION - DECEMBER 20, 2004
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Mayor John Hieftje called the regular session of the Ann Arbor City Council to order at
7:09 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber.
Council stood for a moment of silence.
Mayor Hieftje led Council in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL
PRESENT : Council Members Kim Groome, Robert M. Johnson, Joan Lowenstein, Michael R. Reid, Jean Carlberg, Leigh Greden, Margie Teall,
Marcia Higgins, Christopher Easthope, Wendy A. Woods, Mayor
John Hieftje, 11.
ABSENT : 0.
INTRODUCTIONS
None.
ORGANIZATION OF NEW COUNCIL
APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES APPROVED
Council Member Carlberg moved, seconded by Council Member Teall that the various boards, commissions and committees be approved.
Mayor Hieftje made the following amendments to the Council Committees:
Budget/Finance Advisory Committee
Add: Council Member Greden
City/Administrator Evaluation Committee
Add: Council Member Higgins
City/Attorney Evaluation Committee
Add: Council Member Greden
On a voice vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
ADOPTION OF COUNCIL RULES POSTPPONED
Council Member Higgins moved, seconded by Council Member Greden that the previous Rules of Council be postponed until January 18, 2005.
On a voice vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTARY - RESERVED TIME
JIM MOGENSEN - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP)
Jim Mogensen, 3780 Green Brier, addressed Council regarding the Capital Improvements Plan.
LAUREL FEDERBUSH - HOLIDAY THOUGHTS
Laurel Federbush, asked that the Ann Arbor Human Rights Resolution regarding Israel be passed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2004 FARMERS MARKET MASTER PLAN
A public hearing was conducted on the proposed 2004 Farmers Market Master Plan. Notice of public hearing was published December 19, 2004.
Nancy Armstrong, a City Market vendor, asked for equal treatment and rules at the City Market.
Joan Martin, Superior Townshi...
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