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COMMENTS <br />90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS <br />Tim Rush, Joann Ramirez, Alison Young, Paul Giles, Louise Pass, Ginelle <br />Hardy, Nathan Reed, Debbie McEwen, Barry Jensen, Jeff Dickman, and <br />Philip Chinn spoke in opposition to the demolition of the historic Yale <br />apartments building at 1007-1009 North Broadway <br />At the request of Councilmembers Franklin and Alvarez, City Attorney Joe <br />Fletcher explained the actions taken by his office in this matter. <br />Councilmember Franklin left the meeting <br />Speaking as a member of the public, Brett Franklin requested that the <br />owner of the building be asked not to tear down the apartments, and that <br />staff investigate possible loopholes in the historic preservation process. <br />He further requested that the Council consider holding a work study <br />session to discuss this matter. <br />90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS <br />Councilmember Alvarez <br />• Noted that the City has no tolerance for slum lords <br />• Wished everyone Happy Holidays <br />Councilmember Christy <br />• Thanked the individuals who brought the issue of the Yale apartments <br />to the Council's attention <br />• Congratulated Clerk of the Council Pat Healy on the birth of her first <br />grandchild - a six pound boy <br />• Wished everyone Happy Holidays <br />Councilmember Bist <br />• Noted that she was aware of the issues raised by the Historical <br />Preservation Society, and that the City must examine its procedures <br />and ensure that any loopholes found are closed <br />• Asked staff to provide an update on her request for a sidewalk <br />identification marker at the corner of Sunflower and Plaza Drive <br />• Asked residents during the holiday season to remember to give toys to <br />Toys for Tots or Southwest Community Center or Minnie Street <br />Councilmember Solorio <br />• Wished everyone Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 449 DECEMBER 3, 2001 <br />