Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Presiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:35 p.m. · 1 items · 12 votes · 18 public comments
What happened
The council voted down new land use rules for private property in the Northshore area after a marathon meeting that lasted past midnight. The proposal failed 3-3, with Beckles and McLaughlin voting no and Ritterman abstaining, while Butt was absent.
The council approved a partnership with a service provider to help residents reduce junk mail and catalogs. This program aims to cut down on waste going to landfills and support the city's climate goals.
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Attendance
Corky Boozé(Present)
Nat Bates(Present)
Gayle McLaughlin(Present)
Jovanka Beckles(Present)
Tom Butt(Present)
Jim Rogers(Present)
Jeff Ritterman(Present)
2 items
Partner with service provider to reduce junk mail and catalogs
Passed 4-0Environmental Justice
Set land use rules for private property in Northshore area
Failed 2-4Police & Community Safety
*Approval of meeting minutes