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a. Presentation to the City of Aurora by Kaiser Permanente Colorado Colfax Marathon Board – Kaiser Permanente Colorado Colfax Marathon Municipal Cup Award – 1^st Place Municipality with the most Participants Across All Events

Mayor Tauer invited Dr. Jandel Allen-Davis, Vice President, Government and External Relations, Dr. Jay Gershen, Vice Chancellor for External Affairs at the University of Colorado, Chad Argentar, Economic Development Specialist and Marathon Liaison to come forward to present the award. Mayor Tauer expressed appreciation for the award.

b. Swearing in of newly appointed Boards and Commission members – Judge Al Stine

Name Board or Commission

Ken Phillips Citizens Water Advisory Committee

Iman Jadallah Aurora Youth Commission

Marc Morgan Aurora Youth Commission

Lisa Van Bramer Aurora Youth Commission

Katie Aker Aurora Youth Commission

Joseph Soto Aurora Youth Commission

Joseluis Rodriguez Aurora Youth Commission

Janice McDonald Human Relations Commission

Leigh Lyon Library Board

Judge Al Stine administered the oath of office to the board and commission members. Mayor Tauer and City Council congratulated the members and thanked them for their service to Aurora.

7. PUBLIC INVITED TO BE HEARD (non-agenda related issues only)

Jill Knussmann, Golden, Colorado, representing the Second Wind Fund. The Second Wind Fund serves youth with a new and unique approach for “youth at-risk for suicide.” They collaborate with communities through schools and professional therapists to ensure suicidal youth have access to mental health services quickly and efficiently. She noted that Colorado had one of the highest rates of teen suicide, but added that through the program these numbers were decreasing. She invited Council and citizens to the 2009 Walk/Run/Ride Second Wind Fund fundraiser scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2009 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. For further information, please call 720.962.0706.

8. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

Mayor Tauer noted the plethora of diverse opinions related to the Neighborhood Masonry Fence Program and the subsequent concerns regarding the technical issues related to how signatures were gathered. Consequently, the City Attorney has suggested introducing Item 11c this evening with the idea of appointing a Fact Finder and holding two public hearings where the Fact Finder would listen to public input in order to provide a more appropriate and effective forum and to better assimilate the information provided.

Charles Richardson, City Attorney, concurred. He explained legislative bodies, such as City Council, were not generally the best branch of government to resolve contested issues that require the taking of testimony, therefore, he recommended the appointment of a Fact Finder to better develop and act upon the testimony. He introduced Jennifer Gifford, Hearing Officer and Fact Finder. He noted testimony would be heard, summarized and matched to state law relating to how the information should be acted upon. The hearings would be held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. and Monday, July 20, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. Ms. Gifford would issue her recommendations and findings at the close of business on Thursday, July 23, 2009. He requested all those interested provide City staff with their email address so that Ms. Gifford’s findings could be distributed in a timely manner.

Council Member Hogan agreed this body and forum was not the best means in which to hear citizens’ testimony, and attending the Fact Finding hearing would provide the best and most effective opportunity to do so.

The agenda was adopted as presented.

9. CONSENT CALENDAR - 9a-9h

General Business

a. Consideration to AWARD A COMPETITIVELY BID CONTRACT to A-1 Chip Seal Company, Denver, Colorado, in the amount of $1,375,556.35 Base Bid + Alternative #1 for the 2009 Surface Treatment Program, Project Number 09002.

Council Member Markert expressed her opposition to the item, noting given the current economic climate, a resurfacing project in excess of $1M was not appropriate at this time.

Council Member Broom disagreed, citing the necessity for preventative maintenance.

Council Member Sandstrom concurred, noting asphalt prices were considerably lower than expected at this time, which allowed for not only planned, but expanded maintenance as well. She asked staff to speak to those figures.

Chris Carnahan, Operations Manager, did so; noting bids realized for this project came in at 18 percent below last year’s bids thereby allowing for additional, much needed maintenance.

Council Member Wallace supported the item.

Council Member Beer concurred, noting deferred maintenance costs more in the future.

Council Member Hogan noted the prices appear to be very good however, only two bids were realized and one was disqualified. He asked staff to address that concern. Mr. Carnahan did so, explaining it had to do with the size and scope of the work. Council Member Hogan asked staff to speak to the $250K discrepancy between the Engineer’s Estimate and the bids. Mr. Carnahan did so, noting it related to current prices being down and the competitiveness of the contractors. Council Member Hogan asked staff to speak to why only two projects were planned for north of 6^th Avenue. Mr. Carnahan noted that area would realize a large, street paving, overlay project. Council Member Hogan asked for that information to be provided in the future. Mr. Carnahan agreed to do so.

Council Member FitzGerald noted most of the work appears to be the resurfacing of City Park parking lots, and asked staff how much was allocated to streets as opposed to parking lots. Mr. Carnahan clarified most of the work was being done on residential streets.

Council Member Peterson discussed the need for more competitive bidding.

Motion by Broom, second by Sandstrom, to approve item 9a.

Voting Aye: Mayor Tauer, Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Peterson, Pierce, Sandstrom, Wallace

Voting Nay: Markert

b. Consideration to AWARD A COMPETITIVELY BID CONTRACT to Gades Sales Company, Denver, Colorado, in the amount of $54,014.00 for the purchase of Traffic Signal heads and back plates, Project Number B-3877.

c. Consideration to AWARD AN OPENLY SOLICITED CONTRACT to E.T. Technologies Inc., Parker, Colorado, in an amount not to exceed $438,096.70 for disposal of water treatment plant residuals as required through July 31, 2010. R-1411.

Motion by Markert, second by Broom, to approve items 9b – c.

Voting Aye: Mayor Tauer, Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Sandstrom, Wallace

Final Ordinances

♦ d. Consideration for an ORDINANCE FOR FINAL of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, concerning the Lease Purchase Agreement dated as of June 1, 1994, as amended, between the City of Aurora, Colorado, as lessee, and Aurora Capital Leasing Corporation, as lessor; authorizing the execution of an amendment to the Lease Purchase Agreement; approving not to exceed $180,000,000 principal amount of refunding certificates of participation in connection therewith; authorizing officials of the City to take all action necessary to carry out the transactions contemplated hereby; and related matters.

♦ e. Consideration for an ORDINANCE FOR FINAL of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, concerning the Public Safety Lease Purchase Agreement dated as of May 1, 2002, as amended, between the City of Aurora, Colorado, as lessee, and Aurora Capital Leasing Corporation, as lessor; authorizing the execution of an amendment to the Lease Purchase Agreement; approving not to exceed $8,000,000 principal amount of refunding certificates of participation, series 2009b in connection therewith; authorizing officials of the city to take all action necessary to carry out the transactions contemplated hereby; and related matters.

♦ f. Consideration for an ORDINANCE FOR FINAL of the City of Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, vacating that portion of the 25th Avenue Street right-of -way generally located east of Altura Boulevard, west of N. Fairplay Street, between 2450 and 2500 North Altura Boulevard, City of Aurora, County of Adams, State of Colorado

♦ g. Consideration for an ORDINANCE FOR FINAL of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, Amending provisions of Article 14 of Chapter 146 of the Aurora Municipal Code which Article pertains to landscaping.

♦ h. Consideration for an ORDINANCE FOR FINAL of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, Amending Section 138-439 of the City Code of the City of Aurora, Colorado, regarding prohibited Storm water discharges.

Motion by Sandstrom, second by Wallace, to approve item 9d – h.

Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Sandstrom, Wallace

10. RESOLUTIONS

♦ a. Consideration to APPROVE A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, approving an intergovernmental agreement between the City and County of Denver, Colorado, acting by and through its Board of Water Commissioners (board), 'the City of Aurora, Colorado, acting by and through its Utility enterprise (aurora), and the South Metro Water Supply Authority (authority), regarding acquisition of water rights and infrastructure for a joint water supply project

Motion by Broom, second by Hogan, to approve item 10a.

Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Sandstrom, Wallace

♦ b. Consideration to APPROVE A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, approving the names of City owned Parks and Public Properties of the City of Aurora, Colorado

Motion by Wallace, second by Peterson, to approve item 10b.

Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Sandstrom, Wallace

♦ c. Consideration to APPROVE A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, ratifying, affirming and declaring the City of Aurora's intent to act by and through its utility enterprise to 1) enter into with the Climax Molybdenum Company the agreement regarding Columbine Ditch and Fremont Pass Ditch Company, 2) to execute and file all necessary documentation for the formation of the Fremont Pass Ditch Company, and 3) to execute and deliver to Pueblo Board of Water Works an agreement for purchase and sale of the Columbine Ditch

Motion by Pierce, second by Hogan, to approve item 10c, with a waiver of reconsideration.

Council Member Beer did not support the item, because this was unusually expensive water as compared to what was usually spent on water rates. He contended Aurora should not exploit new water rights from the western slopes and he would like to see the City take the policy going forward of relying more on water rights from the Platt and Arkansas Rivers, especially considering the recycling of return flows being developed through the Prairie Waters Project.

Council Member Hogan supported the item. He disagreed with Council Member Beer’s comments regarding the cost and value of water to Aurora’s system. This was something City Council requested staff to put into place years ago to prevent Aurora’s ratepayers from paying 100 percent of the cost. These water rights were the most senior and best in Colorado and turning those down would not be prudent.

Council Member FitzGerald was initially opposed to the idea due to the cost, however, he believed because it was gravity-driven, good water and difficult to obtain, he would support the item with the caveat that he did not support water rate increases as a result. He expressed concerns regarding how the first right of refusal occurred.

Council Member Peterson echoed Council Member Hogan’s comments.

Council Member Broom concurred. He noted this water came out of the Colorado Basin which provided more balance for the City’s water assets.

Francis Peter Maks, Jr., Aurora, Colorado, spoke in opposition to the item. He noted this agreement would cost 2/3 of $30.4M and asked where the City planned to obtain the money for this item.

Voting Aye: Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Sandstrom, Wallace

Voting Nay: Beer

♦ d. Consideration to APPROVE A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, concerning the utilization of 2009 Nexus Funds

Motion by Wallace, second by Markert, to approve item 10d, with a waiver of reconsideration.

Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Sandstrom, Wallace

11. PUBLIC HEARING WITH RELATED ORDINANCE

♦ a. PUBLIC HEARING and consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, submitting to a vote of the registered electors of the proposed Pier Point 7 General Improvement District (No. 2-2009) at the regular municipal election of November 3, 2009, a question authorizing the organization of the district, the issuance of district bonds to provide sanitary sewer system improvements, and the levy of property taxes to fund debt service on such bonds.

Joe Wingert, Water Engineering Manager, gave a presentation of the item. This ordinance created a General Improvement District for the Pier Point 7 neighborhood to tax themselves in order to bring a private wastewater line up to code at no cost to the City.

Debra Vickrey, Aurora, Colorado, representing the Pier Point 7 Master Council, expressed appreciation to staff in this regard, asked the Pier Point 7 representatives to stand and be counted in favor of the item, and gave a presentation of the item.

Marcus Melville, Aurora, Colorado, spoke in support of the item, but expressed concerns regarding the fact that the City allowed the problem to happen in the first place but was doing nothing to mitigate it, and that each citizen pays a waste management and disposal fee and yet the Pier Point 7 residents were not receiving the same benefits as other citizens.

Motion by Sandstrom, second by FitzGerald, to introduce item 11a.

Council Member Sandstrom expressed her appreciation to the residents of Pier Point 7 for their proactive efforts in this regard.

Council Member Peterson supported the item.

Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Sandstrom, Wallace

♦ b. PUBLIC HEARING and consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, submitting to a vote of the registered electors of the proposed Aurora Public Library General Improvement District (No. 1-2009) at the regular municipal election of November 3, 2009, a question authorizing the organization of the district and the levy of property taxes to provide public library services and improvements within and for the district.

Ron Craft, Deputy Finance Director, gave a presentation of the item. This item relates to the organization of an Aurora Public Library General Improvement District and a property tax levy providing library services within the district.

Mayor Tauer clarified if Council approved the item, they were not increasing taxes at this time, but were taking the first step to put the item on the ballot for citizens to decide whether or not they wanted to pay more taxes and have a better library system. Mr. Craft concurred.

Council Member FitzGerald pointed out if the item did not go to the ballot then it was realistic to expect budget cuts reflecting the closure of a number of libraries. Mr. Craft noted the City faced a number of budget shortfalls in 2010 and that would be amongst the options to remedy that shortfall. Council Member FitzGerald noted some of the libraries were located in rental spaces that would go fallow as a result. Mr. Craft concurred.

The following speakers spoke in favor of the item:

• Christine Baca, Aurora, Colorado

• J.M. Fay, Denver, Colorado

• Su Ryden, Aurora, Colorado

• Kathy Groth, Aurora, Colorado

• Phillip Challis, Aurora, Colorado

• Brian Barney, Aurora, Colorado

• Carol Foreman, Denver, Colorado

• Hank Long, Aurora, Colorado

• Nathan Davis, Aurora, Colorado

• Betsy Baxendale, Littleton, Colorado

• Chris Bradley, Denver, Colorado

• Christina M. Wilson, Centennial, Colorado

• Caryn Gracey Jones, Aurora, Colorado

• Renee Forsythe, Aurora, Colorado

• Mary Fox, Aurora, Colorado,

• Karen Middleton, Aurora, Colorado,

• Francis Peter Maks, Jr., Aurora, Colorado

• Caroline Wriston, Aurora, Colorado

The following speakers spoke in opposition to the item:

• Gregory Golyansky, Aurora, Colorado

• Rob McNealy, Aurora, Colorado

The following speaker took no position:

• Bob LeGare, Aurora, Colorado

Mayor Tauer noted it was the intention of Council and City staff to provide a clear budget reflective of this item passing and one if it did not.

Council Member Sandstrom clarified this would not create a new level of government.

Motion by Beer, second by Wallace, to introduce item 11b

Council Member Broom supported the item. He explained more substantial cuts would be made to the library next year in order to balance the budget and this would give citizens the opportunity to decide whether or not they wanted to enhance and pay for their services or to go with what was proposed by the City.

Council Member Wallace supported the item. This was one issue that all citizens should have the opportunity to vote upon and express their opinions.

Council Member FitzGerald supported the item. He expressed appreciation for the honest dissent because it was important in balancing issues.

Council Member Pierce supported the item. He expressed his hope that those in favor of the item would campaign for its success.

Council Member Markert supported the item.

Council Member Peterson trusted the voters to make the correct decision and this item would allow them to do so.

Mayor Tauer explained this issue has come about because the City has had a structural revenue problem for the last few years and major cuts were necessary. Council has been reviewing which major programs could be cut which was a difficult endeavor. Libraries make up the fabric of a community and before cutting library programs; Council felt it was important for voters to determine that for themselves.

Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Sandstrom, Wallace

Mayor Tauer expressed his hope that those involved with this item would continue to be involved.

♦ c. PUBLIC HEARING and consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, submitting to a vote of the registered electors of proposed General Improvement District No. 3-2009 (Carriage Place) at the regular municipal election of November 3, 2009, a question authorizing the organization of the district, the issuance of district bonds to construct and install a masonry fence, and the levy of property taxes to fund debt service on such bonds and the maintenance of such fence.

Margee Cannon, Neighborhood Liaison Coordinator, gave a summary of the item. This item relates to the organization of a General Improvement District and a property tax levy providing for a masonry fence in the district.

The following speakers spoke in favor of the item:

• Geri Nelson, Aurora, Colorado

• Rex Bell, Aurora, Colorado

• David Rodriguez, Aurora, Colorado

• Christine M. Dilts, Aurora, Colorado

The following speakers spoke in opposition to the item:

• Jerry Stinnett, Aurora, Colorado

• Roberta Martinez, Aurora, Colorado

• Therese M. Stinnett, Aurora, Colorado

• Debbie Spannuth, Aurora, Colorado

• Dan Krusr, Aurora, Colorado

• Michael Scott-Smith, Aurora, Colorado

• Keith Callaghan, Aurora, Colorado

• Ron Stjernholm, Aurora, Colorado

• Linda Stuart, Aurora, Colorado

• Erich L. Hass, Aurora, Colorado

• Alex Stuart, Aurora, Colorado

• Tyler Monson, Aurora, Colorado

Council Member Markert pointed out City Council would vote to put the item on the ballot and the people would decide whether or not to raise their taxes. She expressed her displeasure at those speakers who provide threatening testimony.

Mayor Tauer noted taking the time to address this issue between introduction and finaling does not mean the item will be approved automatically. He asked Charles Richardson, City Attorney, if in the past, items have been denied at finaling. City Attorney Richardson answered affirmatively. Mayor Tauer asked if the Hearing Officer for this item was a City employee. City Attorney Richardson answered no. He explained Ms. Gifford was an independent view.

Council Member Broom reminded everyone that the neighborhood petitions the City to form a district and then the neighborhood votes it into being. Many procedural issues were raised regarding this issue and it was difficult to address those charges effectively at a City Council meeting. Therefore, an independent fact finding hearing would better serve the citizens because Council did not want to move forward with something flawed.

Motion by Broom, second by Pierce, to introduce Ordinance 11-C, and to appoint a Hearing Officer for the purpose of hearing testimony and accepting exhibits relating to any and all challenges to the proceedings which have arisen with respect to this matter. The Hearing Officer shall conduct two hearings as follows:

July 15, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.

July 20, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.

These proceedings shall be held in the Aurora City Council Chambers. Appropriate City staff shall be available at these hearings. The Hearing Officer will produce a written report available to the City Council, City staff, and the public no later than the close of business on Thursday, July 23, 2009. City staff shall record the email addresses of those individuals who wish to receive a copy of the Hearing Officer's report in a timely manner.

Council Member FitzGerald stated it was an appropriate approach to address this concern.

Council Member Pierce stated relying on the expertise of the Hearing Officer to determine whether or not the allegations made by citizens in this regard were true was the correct course of action.

Council Member Sandstrom stated the Fence Program was created as a way for neighborhoods that did not have the financial means to finance improvements in their neighborhood. This was a neighborhood initiated process and it was left to the neighborhood to decide whether to move forward or not. She expressed concerns regarding the division created by a system that was intended to help neighborhoods. She clarified the City does not make money on this program as has been suggested.

Council Member Beer expressed appreciation to those who spoke this evening. He suggested many people think City Council’s position should be to protect them from their neighbors voting on a tax increase. There were many issues that need to be decided by the voters and Council’s role should be to put those questions to the voters, make sure accurate information is provided in a transparent manner and encourage citizens to get the vote out.

Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Pierce, Sandstrom, Wallace

Voting Nay: Peterson

Mayor Tauer expressed his hope that once this item was settled, the neighborhood could resolve their issues especially considering that the nature of the program was to bring neighborhoods together. He echoed Council Member Beer’s appreciation for those who spoke this evening.

12. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION

♦ a. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, submitting to a vote of the registered electors of the City of Aurora, Colorado, at the regular municipal election of November 3, 2009. An amendment to Section 3-5(b) of the City Charter concerning terms of City Council Members.

Motion by Broom, second by Pierce, to introduce item 12a.

Council Member Markert supported the item because it was an important issue for people to decide.

Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Pierce, Sandstrom

Voting Nay: Peterson, Wallace

♦ b. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, amending and repealing various articles and sections in Chapter Two of the City Code relating to City departments and divisions. STAFF SOURCE: Ron Miller, City Manager

Motion by FitzGerald, second by Markert, to introduce item 12b.

Council Member Beer asked that a brief summary of the item be provided.

Ron Miller, City Manager, did so. He explained the City Manager’s Office conducted a Comprehensive Analysis of the entire City organizational structure. The result was a reorganization plan that features numerous departmental consolidations, divisional realignments and changes in reporting relationships that would result in cost savings to taxpayers.

Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Sandstrom, Wallace

♦ c. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, amending Article II of Chapter 126 of the City Code of the City of Aurora, Colorado, relating to Collector Streets in designated Urban Centers.

Motion by Beer, second by Peterson, to introduce item 12c.

Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Sandstrom, Wallace

♦ d. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, amending portions of Articles 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 20 of Chapter 146 of the City Code of the City of Aurora, Colorado relating to locating ambulance service facilities

Motion by Markert, second by Peterson, to introduce item 12d.

Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Sandstrom, Wallace

For purposes of considering the following item, the City Council will be acting ex officio as the Board of Directors of General Improvement District 1-2007.

♦ e. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION of the Board of Directors of General Improvement District 1-2007of the City of Aurora, Colorado, providing for the issuance of General Improvement District 1-2007 general obligation limited tax bonds, series 2009, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $706,000 to finance the cost of masonry fence improvements; authorizing the execution and delivery by the district of the series 2009 bonds and related documents; and making determinations as to other matters related to the series 2009 bonds

Motion by Pierce, second by Sandstrom, to introduce item 12e.

Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Pierce, Sandstrom, Wallace

Voting Nay: Peterson

13. RECONSIDERATIONS AND CALL-UPS

None.

14. GENERAL BUSINESS

a. Consideration to reappoint one member to a three-year term on the Golf Course Advisory Committee.

Motion by Beer, second by Sandstrom, to reappoint Teresa Barbo to the Golf Course Advisory Committee.

Voting Aye: Mayor Tauer, Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Sandstrom, Wallace

b. Consideration to appoint one member to a three-year term on the Historic Preservation Commission.

Motion by Markert, second by FitzGerald, to appoint Brad Wagnon to the Historic Preservation Commission.

Voting Aye: Mayor Tauer, Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Sandstrom, Wallace

c. Consideration to appoint one member to a three-year term on the Local Licensing Authority.

Motion by Broom, second by Markert, to appoint Sharon Robinson to the Local Licensing Authority.

Voting Aye: Mayor Tauer, Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Sandstrom, Wallace

d. Consideration to appoint one member to a three-year term on the Veterans' Affairs Commission.

Motion by Beer, second by Peterson, to appoint John Messervey to the Veterans' Affairs Commission.

Voting Aye: Mayor Tauer, Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Sandstrom, Wallace

` e. Consideration to appoint one member to a three-year term on the Citizens' Water Advisory Committee.

Motion by Broom, second by Hogan, to appoint Adam Cupp to the Citizens' Water Advisory Committee.

Council Member Markert asked that staff provide more comprehensive and complete information to Council in terms of Board and Commission appointment recommendations.

Voting Aye: Mayor Tauer, Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Peterson, Pierce, Sandstrom, Wallace

Voting Nay: Markert

15. REPORTS

a. Report by the Mayor

b. Reports by the Council

Council Member Peterson wished her son a happy birthday.

Council Member Market expressed her appreciation to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for their invitation to the recent Mormon Tabernacle Choir presentation. She invited all those interested in attending the Aurora Cares Day, scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2009 at the Quincy Reservoir from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Council Member Pierce invited all those interested in attending to the Town Meeting held by At large Council Members and the Mayor planned for Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Aurora Center for Active Adults.

Council Member Sandstrom expressed sympathies to House Representative Cindy Acree, HD 40, on the recent and sudden loss of her husband, Robert.

Council Member Wallace invited all those interested in attending to the 2^nd Annual Ward I Picnic scheduled for Saturday, July 28, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. She wished a happy 8^th birthday to her granddaughter.

Council Member Beer expressed his appreciation for the large number of engaged Aurora citizens who attended the meeting tonight.

16. PUBLIC INVITED TO BE HEARD

None.

17. ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Tauer adjourned the regular meeting of City Council at 11:03 p.m.

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EDWARD J. TAUER, Mayor

ATTEST:

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DEBRA JOHNSON, City Clerk