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April 25, 2023
45 recorded votes, 44 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Note on these minutes: One set of minutes covers this meeting and its continuation on May 2, 2023 (John Drinkwater was absent on April 25 and present on May 2; all eleven were present on May 2). The city posted the same file under both dates; MassVoter lists them as one meeting. Roll calls name any councilor absent at the time. John Drinkwater is listed as absent at the opening roll call but is named voting in a roll call later in the meeting, so MassVoter counts John Drinkwater as present. Mayor Sokhary Chau presiding.
Present: Sokhary Chau, John Drinkwater, Erik R. Gitschier, Wayne Jenness, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, Vesna Nuon, Corey Robinson, Daniel P. Rourke, Kimberly Scott, Paul Ratha Yem
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Communication Remote / Zoom Participation
Accept and place on file: Communication Remote / Zoom Participation
In City Council Motion to accept and place on file by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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“In City Council Motion to accept and place on file by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Yem)
Presentations
Take Item #5.2 out of order
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott to take Item #5.2 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott to take Item #5.2 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
Accept and place on file: Presentations
In City Council Motion to accept and place on file by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“In City Council Motion to accept and place on file by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Gitschier)
Minutes Of Finance SC April 11th; City Council Regular Meeting April 11th; Neighborhoods SC April 19th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Finance SC April 11th; City Council Regular Meeting April 11th; Neighborhoods SC April 19th, For Acceptance
In City Council Motion to accept and place on file by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“In City Council Motion to accept and place on file by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Jenness)
Take Items #11.9 and #11.10 out of order
Motion by C. Yem, seconded by C. Robinson to bundle and take Items #11.9 and #11.10 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Yem, seconded by C. Robinson to bundle and take Items #11.9 and #11.10 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Robinson)
Ordinance - Extend Outdoor Seating To November 1, 2023
Adopt: Ordinance - Extend Outdoor Seating To November 1, 2023
Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Robinson to adopt. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Drinkwater). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Gitschier, Jenness, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, Scott, YemThe roll call lists John Drinkwater as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Robinson to adopt. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Drinkwater). So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Robinson)
Ordinance - Quarterly Traffic - April 2023
Adopt: Ordinance - Quarterly Traffic - April 2023
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Jenness to adopt as amended. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Drinkwater). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Gitschier, Jenness, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, Scott, YemThe roll call lists John Drinkwater as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Jenness to adopt as amended. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Drinkwater). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Jenness)
Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Nuon to adopt ordinance as amended to delete section 266-37 in its entirety. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Nuon to adopt ordinance as amended to delete section 266-37 in its entirety. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Nuon)
Take Item #11.8 out of order
Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Robinson to take Item #11.8 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Robinson to take Item #11.8 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Robinson)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council Motion to accept and place on file by C. Yem, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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“In City Council Motion to accept and place on file by C. Yem, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Leahy)
Request City Manager have Law Department review ability to adjust application process of the board
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier to request City Manager have Law Department review ability to adjust application process of the board. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier to request City Manager have Law Department review ability to adjust application process of the board. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
Take Item #8.1 out of order
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem to take Item #8.1 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem to take Item #8.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Yem)
Refer to Finance SC: Motion Responses
O) Motion Response - Affordable Housing and Residential Taxes with Attachments – Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted.
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“O) Motion Response - Affordable Housing and Residential Taxes with Attachments – Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
P) Motion Response - Accrued Benefit Payout Report with Attachment - Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted.
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“P) Motion Response - Accrued Benefit Payout Report with Attachment - Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Yem)
Communication - Resignation Of Members From Various Boards And Commissions
Accept and place on file: Communication - Resignation Of Members From Various Boards And Commissions
In City Council Motion to accept and place on file by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“In City Council Motion to accept and place on file by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Nuon)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Drinkwater). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Gitschier, Jenness, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, Scott, YemThe roll call lists John Drinkwater as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“In City Council Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Drinkwater). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Rourke)
Bundle and waive second reading on Items #6.2 to #6.5 excluding Item #6.3
Motion to bundle and waive second reading on Items #6.2 to #6.5 excluding Item #6.3 by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Motion to bundle and waive second reading on Items #6.2 to #6.5 excluding Item #6.3 by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Vote - Apply/Accept/Expend $123,400 MCC Grant For LMA - Gaming Mitigation
Adopt: Vote - Apply/Accept/Expend $123,400 MCC Grant For LMA - Gaming Mitigation
In City Council, second reading waived, Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Drinkwater). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Gitschier, Jenness, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, Scott, YemThe roll call lists John Drinkwater as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“In City Council, second reading waived, Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Drinkwater). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Scott)
Vote - Authorize CM Or Treasurer Proceed Under MGL 30B For Banking Services 5-Year Term
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Or Treasurer Proceed Under MGL 30B For Banking Services 5-Year Term
In City Council, second reading waived, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Drinkwater). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Gitschier, Jenness, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, Scott, YemThe roll call lists John Drinkwater as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“In City Council, second reading waived, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Drinkwater). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Vote - Establish Bicentennial Fund
Adopt: Vote - Establish Bicentennial Fund
In City Council, second reading waived, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Drinkwater). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Gitschier, Jenness, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, Scott, YemThe roll call lists John Drinkwater as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“In City Council, second reading waived, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Drinkwater). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Vote - Transfer $100,000 – Bicentennial
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $100,000 – Bicentennial
In City Council, second reading waived, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Drinkwater). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Gitschier, Jenness, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, Scott, YemThe roll call lists John Drinkwater as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“In City Council, second reading waived, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Drinkwater). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Order - 60 Day Trial
Adopt: Order - 60 Day Trial
In City Council May 2, 2023, second reading waived, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Drinkwater, Gitschier, Jenness, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, Scott, YemThe roll call lists John J. Leahy as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“In City Council May 2, 2023, second reading waived, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Ordinance - Amend S.272-73B1 Compliance With Pretreatment Standards
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend S.272-73B1 Compliance With Pretreatment Standards
In City Council, given first reading, Motion to refer matter to Public Hearing on May 16, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“In City Council, given first reading, Motion to refer matter to Public Hearing on May 16, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Finance SC April 11, 2023
Accept the report: Finance SC April 11, 2023
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Yem, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Yem, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Jenness)
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Yem, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Yem, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Jenness)
Claims - (6) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (6) Property Damage
In City Council May 2, 2023, Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Leahy to refer matter to Law Department for report and recommendation. So vote.
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“In City Council May 2, 2023, Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Leahy to refer matter to Law Department for report and recommendation. So vote..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Leahy)
Misc. - Emile Kaufman Request To Address Council Regarding Improving The Optics Of Lowell
Refer to the City Manager: Misc. - Emile Kaufman Request To Address Council Regarding Improving The Optics Of Lowell
In City Council, Motion to refer matter to City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer matter to City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Jenness)
Misc. - James/Susan Koumpouras Request To Address Council Regarding Use Of Residential Properties As A Space For...
Refer to the City Manager: Misc. - James/Susan Koumpouras Request To Address Council Regarding Use Of Residential Properties As A Space For...
In City Council, Motion to refer matter to City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer matter to City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Take Item #6.1 out of order
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #6.1 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #6.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Law Department Prepare A Vote To Place An Non-Binding Referendum Ballot Question...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Have The Law Department Prepare A Vote To Place An Non-Binding Referendum Ballot Question Regarding Zoning For...
In City Council May 2, 2023, seconded by C. Robinson. Defeated per Roll Call vote 3 yeas, 8 nays (C. Drinkwater, C. Jenness, C. Leahy, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem, M. Chau). Motion failed.
Yes: Gitschier, Mercier, RobinsonNo: Chau, Drinkwater, Jenness, Leahy, Nuon, Rourke, Scott, YemThe roll call names the no votes and gives 3 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“In City Council May 2, 2023, seconded by C. Robinson. Defeated per Roll Call vote 3 yeas, 8 nays (C. Drinkwater, C. Jenness, C. Leahy, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem, M. Chau). Motion failed..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Add All Non-Union Contracts To The City Website
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Add All Non-Union Contracts To The City Website
In City Council May 2, 2023, seconded by Leahy. So voted.
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“In City Council May 2, 2023, seconded by Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide The City Council With A Report On The Number Of “Reserved...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide The City Council With A Report On The Number Of “Reserved Parking Space For...
In City Council May 2, 2023, seconded by Yem. So voted.
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“In City Council May 2, 2023, seconded by Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Report On The Geese Situation And What Is Being Done To Combat...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Report On The Geese Situation And What Is Being Done To Combat The Issue On Playing...
In City Council May 2, 2023, seconded by Rourke. So voted.
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“In City Council May 2, 2023, seconded by Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The HR Department Present Before The Auditor/Clerk Oversight And Personnel SC...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Have The HR Department Present Before The Auditor/Clerk Oversight And Personnel SC Generalized Trends And Themes...
In City Council May 2, 2023, no second neede. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted. Filed by Wayne Jenness and Erik R. Gitschier; Wayne Jenness is shown as mover.
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“In City Council May 2, 2023, no second neede. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Send A Letter On Behalf Of The Council To Our Statehouse Delegation And The MSBA Urging An...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Send A Letter On Behalf Of The Council To Our Statehouse Delegation And The MSBA Urging An Update To All MSBA...
In City Council May 2, 2023, no second needed. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted. Filed by Wayne Jenness and Erik R. Gitschier; Wayne Jenness is shown as mover.
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“In City Council May 2, 2023, no second needed. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide A Report On Plan To Replace Bicycle Racks Downtown That...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide A Report On Plan To Replace Bicycle Racks Downtown That Will Be Removed As Part...
In City Council May 2, 2023, second by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“In City Council May 2, 2023, second by C. Nuon. So voted..” (second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Provide A Detailed Report On Feasibility Of Implementing A No...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Provide A Detailed Report On Feasibility Of Implementing A No Overnight Camping...
In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Jenness)
Take Items #10.2 and #10.3 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy to take Items #10.2 and #10.3 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy to take Items #10.2 and #10.3 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to And/Or Appropriate Department Begin The Process To Establish A Sister-City Agreement Between...
Suspend rules
Motion to suspend rules by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Gitschier to allow registered speakers to address body though motions were not seconded. So voted.
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“Motion to suspend rules by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Gitschier to allow registered speakers to address body though motions were not seconded. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Gitschier)
Request Rules SC meet and discuss protocols for the Sister City Program
Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier to request Rules SC meet and discuss protocols for the Sister City Program. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier to request Rules SC meet and discuss protocols for the Sister City Program. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Go into executive session: Ask the City Manager to And/Or Appropriate Department Begin The Process To Establish A Sister-City Agreement Between...
Executive Session (In City Council May 2, 2023) - Motion to enter executive session to consider and discuss matter of litigation, public discussion of which could have a detrimental effect on the City’s position and to adjourn from that executive session by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Executive Session (In City Council May 2, 2023) - Motion to enter executive session to consider and discuss matter of litigation, public discussion of which could have a detrimental effect on the City’s position and to adjourn from that executive session by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Jenness)
Waive Rule 5 to extend the meeting
Motion to Waive Rule 5 by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. Defeated by two nays (C. Leahy, C. Mercier)
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“Motion to Waive Rule 5 by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. Defeated by two nays (C. Leahy, C. Mercier).” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Move remaining items on agenda to May 2, 2023
Defeated by two nays (C. Leahy, C. Mercier) In City Council April 25, 2023, Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Leahy to move remaining items on agenda to May 2, 2023. So voted.
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“Defeated by two nays (C. Leahy, C. Mercier) In City Council April 25, 2023, Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Leahy to move remaining items on agenda to May 2, 2023. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Leahy)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council April 25, 2023, Motion to Adjourn by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“In City Council April 25, 2023, Motion to Adjourn by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Adjourned at 10:10 PM Michael Q. Geary, City Clerk ADJOURNMENT MAY 2, 2023 In City Council May 2, 2023 Motion to Adjourn in Executive Session by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“Adjourned at 10:10 PM Michael Q. Geary, City Clerk ADJOURNMENT MAY 2, 2023 In City Council May 2, 2023 Motion to Adjourn in Executive Session by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
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