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Minutes of the Rec~ular Meeting of June 16, 2003 Page 3 of 4 First Reading--City Code Amendment #2003-38: Downtown Master Plan Zoning Staff detailed the item before the Council for action at the meeting. The City Council is being asked to consider ordinance amendments for rezoning districts. Any requests for rezoning specific parcels of property would be considered by the Council at a future date. No action is being requested at this meeting except to order the public hearing for Ju!y 7, 2003 to receive comments. Bess Freeman, 522 Lea Street, read a statement signed by some of the homeow..qers expressing their opposition to any rezoning proposals. Clarence Chapman, 623 East 3rd Street, expressed opposition to any proposal that would close a 3rd Street access. He requested that "East Hastings" be removed from the redevelopment plan. Councilmember Hicks stated support for some of the proposed changes. He also stated that the Council is not required to make any decisions following the public hearing on July 7; they can wait for more information or more discussion as is deemed warranted. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the first reading and order the public hearing for July 7, 2003. 7 Ayes~ Nays,, none. Authorization for Request for Proposals--Riverfront Redevelopment HRA Director John Grossman'introduced Jessica Cook of Ehlers and Associates to provide a brief background on the draft RFP that has been prepared. Cook discussed the goals that'have been established, the description of the sites, and other details of the RFP. The Council discussed some language changes that they would like incorporated Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to authorize the publication and distribution of the RFP, with the changes as discussed. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. -Pay Estimate #4--Louis Lane Ponding Basin: Pember Construction ($3,567.75) Counciimember Moratzka requested clarification on whether the overlay has been completed. Staff will resolve any outstanding issues prior to final payment. Moved'by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the pay estimate as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Approw Plans & Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids--City Hall Roof Repair Moved by Councilmember Riv~ness, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the action as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Annual License Renewal--Old Mill Pawn Shop License Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by approve the license renewal as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Councilmember Schultz to