. 🇺🇸 Call to Order | Pledge | Invocation (7:34)
Chairwoman called the meeting to order. Invocation & Pledge led by Councilman Elliot.

2. 🎖 Special Presentations (7:47)
a. Joint Proclamation — EPB & Lawson Electric Workers (Mayor Tim Kelly)

• Recognized Austin Camp, Troy Plymmens, and Brandon Shadwick for rescuing motorists from flash flooding on I-24 (Aug. 12, 2025).
• Full proclamation text read into record, honoring EPB & Lawson Electric crews for courage during citywide flooding.

b. Proclamation — Domestic Violence Awareness Month (Councilwoman Jenny Burr)

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3. 👩‍🎓 Guest Introduction (23:01)
Councilman Clark introduced Henry Dunar, Covenant College senior (Education/Pre-Law), shadowing city officials for a day.

4. 📝 Approval of Minutes (24:30)
Minutes approved unanimously.

5. 📋 Agenda Review (25:07–28:50)
Council reviewed ordinances, resolutions, purchases, and next week’s agenda.
Discussion:

• K-9 unit vest grant: replacement dog & vest included.
• All items moved forward to Planning & Zoning.

6. 🏙️ Planning & Zoning Committee (29:56–49:07)
Chair: Councilwoman Burr | RPA Staff: Karen Hundt

Withdrawals/Deferrals

• Dayton Blvd rezoning (Case 2025-0134) — Withdrawn.
• Murray Hills Drive (2025-0124) — Deferred 60 days for community engagement.

District 6 Case — Under staff review; no presentation pending further negotiation.

Case J (2025-0128, E. 14th St) — Applicant seeks rezoning R-1 → CN for mixed office/laundry/café.

• Staff & Planning Commission recommend denial (not plan-compatible; mid-block commercial).
• Councilman Elliot: Applicant failed to contact him or neighborhood; will oppose unless outreach occurs.

Zoning Ordinance Amendments

• STR Map Extension (Shawan Rd, N. Brainerd) — Approved by Planning Commission; initiated by Councilman Clark. Neighborhood support verified; owner-occupied ADU.
• Form-Based Code Adjustment — Clarifies 5-year cumulative limit (≥50% improvements).
• Landscape Buffer Table Cleanup — Typo correction only; no rule change.
• Airport Open Space Zone (Item G) — Presentation requested next week.
  • Jack McAfee (Airport Authority) to brief on new Airport Park (BlueCross grant; airplane play feature; observation area).
  • Fully fenced, outside flight path.
  • Councilmembers Elliot & Clark discussed district boundaries & safety.

Meeting recessed until 4:35 p.m.

7. 🏛️ Business Session Resumed (1:12:39)

Ordinances (Final Reading)

• Abandonment, 7200 blk Nor Reed Rd — Approved.
• Fingerprint & record check fee updates — Approved.

Resolutions

• Appointments:
  • Victoria Johnson — Board of Zoning Appeals (Dist. 6)
  • Pam Foster — Head Start Governing Board (Dist. 7)
• Economic Development:
  • 702 Manufacturers Row PILOT (Atlantic Companies LLC) — Approved.
  • Street Grace, Inc. lease in Family Justice Center ($1/year, 4 years).
• Mayor’s Office:
  • Cedric Henson appointed Administrator of Community Development — Unanimous approval; remarks by council & Henson thanking staff.
  • Reappointments: Ramble Smith (Mechanical), David Norby (Electrical), Maria Graf (CHA Board) — Approved.

Purchases

1. Ford F-550 (Fleet, Wastewater) — $95,866 (Lee Smith Co.)
2. 107’ Smeal Aerial Fire Truck — $1,841,146 (Spartan Fire, via Sourcewell).
3. Paper Products Contract Increase — Approved 4–16% adjustment.

8. 🗂️ Committee Reports (1:21:44)

• Clark: Community Development Committee resumes October; focus on Community Hubs.
• Burr: Planning & Zoning follow-ups pending; several deferrals noted.
• Chair: Reminder — Oct. 14 meeting at 2:00 p.m. (early start for National Night Out).

9. 💬 Public Comment (1:26:18)
Speaker: Janice Gooden (District 8)

• Commended Community Development, Aldendale Center, and Early Learning Staff for seamless relocation after Head Start fire.
• Recognized Gerald Perry and Cura for coordination.

10. 🏁 Closing Remarks (1:23:34)
Chair emphasized unity: “We will not be oil and water — we will work together harmoniously for the good of every district.”
Meeting adjourned at 1:28:16.

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