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Community and Economic Development Committee <br /> January 25, 1999 <br /> Page 2 <br /> Dr. Varner complimented Mr. Smith for the four(4) styles of homes which are depicted in <br /> the report. <br /> Council Member Aranowski urged Mr. Smith to make sure that each of the home owners <br /> be aware of the responsibilities with regard to filing necessary documents for the residential <br /> tax abatement. Mr. Smith stated such information would be made available and that he <br /> would work closely with the Housing Assistance Office. <br /> Following discussion, Council Member Ujdak made a motion, seconded by Council <br /> Member King that Bill No. 99-6 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion <br /> passed. <br /> Council Member Pfeifer voiced concern about the belief that only home owners take pride <br /> in their homes. She believes that there is a stigma regarding renters. She requested uested <br /> information from Mr. Hunt on this topic ::::;► stated Chat if it is true then there should be <br /> training made available to both renters and the absentee landlords to better address the <br /> situation. <br /> Council Member Kelly noted that his Committee is recommending that William Eagan be <br /> reappointed to the Human Rights Commission. <br /> Council Member Aranowski noted that he and Council Member Kelly met with the <br /> secondhand dealers regarding their concerns and will meet again in the next week. Both <br /> sides have agreed to accommodate the needs of each other and a draft ordinance should be <br /> available in the near future. <br /> There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned <br /> at 5:40 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Roland Kelly, Chairperson <br /> Community and Economic Development <br /> RK:kmf <br /> Attachments <br />