[Vision2020] Vision2020 Digest, Vol 15, Issue 70

[donald edwards]

There were at least 4 people in the building that were ordered out at gun 
point.  One had a large knife removed from a sheath during questioning.  I'm 
not sure who reported the incident that involved police in the first place 
but I would guess that since everything was put away (one gun was already 
placed in a car across the street) when they arrived that no charges could 
be made by the officers being that they did not actually witness anything 
themselves.  One of the people there would have had to sign a complaint as a 
policeman is just a witness for the court so can not charge anyone based on 
someone's account.

A legally obtained gun is not illegal to own or carry, only to conceal 
without the proper permit.  You can walk around wearing a shoulder harness  
or side holster without being charged even if others may be intimidated by 
it's very presence.  Of course, you may not be the most popular man about 
town in doing so.

Sometimes knowing you have the power to do something and not exercising that 
right is more powerful than going out of your way to prove how powerful you 
are.  Bush could heade that advice.

D {;O)


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>    1. Re: No Charges For Men Who Pointed Guns at One Another at
>       Tattoo Parlor (J Ford)
>    2. One Earth (KRFP)
>    3. Moscow City Council and Council/Urban Renewal Agency	Workshop
>       Agendas (Stephanie Kalasz)
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>Message: 1
>Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:57:24 -0700
>From: J Ford <privatejf32 at hotmail.com>
>Subject: Re: [Vision2020] No Charges For Men Who Pointed Guns at One
>	Another at Tattoo Parlor
>To: Sunil Ramalingam <sunilramalingam at hotmail.com>,
>	<vision2020 at moscow.com>
>Message-ID: <BAY105-W19CBECB6D58F486D021835AFBC0 at phx.gbl>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252"
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>
>Seems to me, as in other states, if such as was presented was indeed the 
>case, charges could be made for illegal use of a firearm, lack of proper 
>documentation for carrying a firearm and/or possession of a firearm within 
>city limits.
>
>Given what this summer has seen in Moscow as far as firearms within city 
>limits, you'd think SOMETHING would have happened - what if a child had 
>accidentally been shot but the "actors" didn't mean any fear or 
>intimidation or weren't in fear of the shooter(s)? Who's to say it wouldn't 
>have gone that far?  The very fact that firearms were brandished goes to 
>prove tempers were high and anything could have happened.
>
>And was there anyone else in the building at the time?  Were they in fear 
>or intimidated by what was happening?  If so, shouldn't that have been 
>taken into consideration and charges at least considered?
>
>Did the cops go into the building with their weapons drawn?  If so, why?  
>Weren't they afraid something was really wrong?  Doesn't THAT matter?  
>Heck, they lost one member of their team this year - this just proves 
>anything could go very wrong very quickly.
>
>Letting these guys go only goes to prove to someone "not quite as stable" 
>that they can wave a weapon around and get away with it because they didn't 
>mean any fear to be imposed by it.
>
>Stupid!
>
>J  :]
>
>
> > From: sunilramalingam at hotmail.com
> > To: vision2020 at moscow.com
> > Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:19:52 -0700
> > Subject: Re: [Vision2020] No Charges For Men Who Pointed Guns at One 
>Another at Tattoo Parlor
> >
> > No fear, no assault.
> >
> > Just to clarify, and only for that purpose, I don't think Nancy has ever
> > said it's her position that you can't have a gun in town, or carry it in
> > town.  I believe she asked the Attorney General if the city could 
>control
> > possession of guns in city buildings.  I bet she wouldn't oppose my 
>packing
> > one around my office, though I'd probably misplace it as I do my keys.
> >
> > Sunil
> >
> >
> > >From: J Ford <privatejf32 at hotmail.com>
> > >To: <vision2020 at moscow.com>
> > >Subject: Re: [Vision2020] No Charges For Men Who Pointed Guns at One
> > >Another at	Tattoo Parlor
> > >Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:06:01 -0700
> > >
> > >
> > >Is the Moscow Police Department stand that unless a threat is actually
> > >voiced, no violence is intended or implied by guns that are being 
>pointed
> > >at another person?  The very fact that a "fight" had ensued implies
> > >violence, yes?
> > >
> > >You're kidding me, right?!
> > >
> > >So who were the actors in this farce?
> > >
> > >J  :]
> > >
> > >
> > > > From: thansen at moscow.com
> > > > To: vision2020 at moscow.com
> > > > Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:57:30 -0700
> > > > Subject: [Vision2020] No Charges For Men Who Pointed Guns at One 
>Another
> > >at	Tattoo Parlor
> > > >
> > > > As a preface to the following article I offer a compromise, a 
>compromise
> > > > between allowing every citizen to carry handguns and Mayor Chaney's
> > > > suggested policy of disallowing anybody from carrying a firearm in 
>town.
> > > >
> > > > My offered compromise is quite simple.  Each and every person would 
>be
> > > > permitted to carry firearms in town.  They simply cannot possess
> > >bullets.
> > > >
> > > > Thoughts?
> > > >
> > > > >From today's (September 14, 2007) Moscow-Pullman Daily News -
> > > >
> > > > -------------------------------------------------------
> > > >
> > > > No charges for men who pointed guns at one another at tattoo parlor
> > > >
> > > > Staff report
> > > >
> > > > Moscow police detained four men outside Untamed Art Tattoo parlor
> > >Thursday
> > > > afternoon following a report of a fight involving weapons.
> > > >
> > > > Two of the men had been in an argument at the parlor and pointed 
>guns at
> > > > each other, Moscow Assistant Police Chief David Duke said. While 
>taking
> > >the
> > > > men's statements, however, police determined "no threats of violence 
>or
> > >no
> > > > fear was initiated on the part of either one."
> > > >
> > > > Since police determined the men were not in fear of being harmed and
> > >neither
> > > > man wanted to pursue criminal charges, they were released, Duke 
>said.
> > >The
> > > > other two men were detained because police did not initially know 
>how
> > >many
> > > > people were involved in the fight.
> > > >
> > > > The fight was reported shortly after 2 p.m. at the tattoo parlor at 
>230
> > >West
> > > > Third St. The two men, a 37-year-old Moscow resident and a 
>51-year-old
> > > > Moscow resident, argued orally about a "difference of opinion" but 
>did
> > >not
> > > > become physical, Duke said.
> > > >
> > > > At some point during the argument the men pointed guns at each other 
>-
> > >the
> > > > 37-year-old had a Derringer and the 51-year-old had a semiautomatic
> > >handgun,
> > > > Duke said. The guns had been put away when police arrived.
> > > >
> > > > -------------------------------------------------------
> > > >
> > > > Seeya round town, Moscow.
> > > >
> > > > Tom Hansen
> > > > Moscow, Idaho
> > > >
> > > > "We're a town of about 23,000 with 10,000 college students. The 
>college
> > > > students are not very active in local elections (thank goodness!)."
> > > >
> > > > - Dale Courtney (March 28, 2007)
> > > >
> > > >
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>Message: 2
>Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2007 16:02:19 -0700
>From: KRFP <krfp at radiofreemoscow.org>
>Subject: [Vision2020] One Earth
>To: vision2020 <vision2020 at moscow.com>
>Message-ID: <46EB12FB.3030307 at radiofreemoscow.org>
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>"At 4pm PST on September 15th, 2007 millions of people across the world
>will unite their voices to create the world's largest synchronized
>Global OM, uniting over 350 Earthdance locations in 60 countries.
>
>This magic moment will be the highlight of the 11th annual Earthdance
>International peace festival, and will be the first time in recorded
>history that global participants will attune to a special specific
>frequency that is derived from the natural sound of the Earth itself. "
>
>Radio Free Moscow will be re-broadcasting the North California Hub
>concert event from 1:00 until at least 7:00, including the Global OM at
>4:00.   http://www.earthdance.org/sf/
>
>There will be a gathering at East City Park. It is the culmination of
>the Peace March sponsored by the Palouse Peace Coalition which starts at
>12:30 at Friendship Square.
>
>Dave
>
>"We are one global family
>All colors, All races
>One world united.
>We dance for peace and the healing of our planet Earth
>Peace for all nations.
>Peace for our communities.
>And peace within ourselves.
>As we join all dance floors across the world,
>let us connect heart to heart.
>Through our diversity we recognize Unity.
>Through our compassion we recognize Peace.
>Our love is the power to transform our world
>Let us send it out
>NOW..."
>
>
>
>
>
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>
>Message: 3
>Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2007 16:14:43 -0700
>From: "Stephanie Kalasz" <skalasz at ci.moscow.id.us>
>Subject: [Vision2020] Moscow City Council and Council/Urban Renewal
>	Agency	Workshop Agendas
>To: <vision2020 at moscow.com>
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>AGENDA
>
>MOSCOW CITY COUNCIL
>
>
>SPECIAL MEETING
>
>
>Monday, September 17, 2007                                                  
>                                                                  7:00 p.m.
>
>City Hall Council Chambers
>
>  206 East Third Street, Second Floor
>
>The Moscow Mayor, City Council and Staff welcome you to tonight's meeting.  
>We appreciate and encourage public participation.  For regular agenda 
>items, an opportunity for public comment is sometimes provided after the 
>staff report.  However, the formality of procedures varies with the purpose 
>and subject of the agenda item; therefore, the Mayor may exercise 
>discretion in deciding when to allow public comment during the course of 
>the proceedings and limitations will be placed on the time allowed for 
>comments.  Citizens wishing to comment on business which is not on the 
>agenda will be provided the opportunity to do so as item number 4.  If you 
>plan to address the Council, you will find a list of "Tips for Addressing 
>the Council" on the table outside the City Council Chambers.  Thank you for 
>your interest in City government.
>
>
>
>RENEWING OUR FOCUS - At each meeting, one City Council member will present 
>an example of patriotism, humanitarianism, community spirit, or other 
>inspirational message.  Contact a Council-member with examples to share at 
>future meetings.
>
>
>
>1.       Consent Agenda:  Any item will be removed from the consent agenda 
>at the request of any member of the Council and that item will be 
>considered separately later.  Approval by roll call vote.
>
>
>
>A.     Approval of Minutes of September 4, 2007 - Stephanie Kalasz
>
>
>
>B.     Disbursement Report for August 2007 - Don Palmer
>
>The Public Works Finance Committee reviewed the accounts payable for August 
>2007 and recommend approval of the following:
>
>
>
>General
>
>375,490.69
>
>Street
>
>97,515.33
>
>HUD Reserve
>
>
>
>Parks & Rec
>
>258,566.48
>
>1912 Center
>
>15,833.34
>
>Arts
>
>13,810.76
>
>Water Fund
>
>153,382.13
>
>Sewer Fund
>
>132,022.17
>
>Sanitation
>
>185,272.95
>
>Fleet Mgmt Fund
>
>50,328.04
>
>Water Capital
>
>26,374.99
>
>Sewer Capital Projects
>
>
>
>Capital Projects
>
>88,605.37
>
>LID Construction
>
>
>
>Hamilton P&R
>
>
>
>Bond & Interest
>
>
>
>LID Special Assessment
>
>
>
>LID Guaranty
>
>
>
>TOTAL
>
>1,800,169.29
>
>
>
>C.     2008 Path Project Design Services Contract - Les MacDonald
>
>Staff has solicited engineering services from the firm Riedesel & 
>Associates, Inc. of Lewiston, ID. to complete the design of the Sweet 
>Avenue to Blaine Street pathway. This project is programmed for 
>construction in 2008 with design tasks to be completed by July of 2008. 
>Riedesel performed a similar task for the City of Moscow in 2006 and 
>successfully met the condensed timelines given them. Report was given to 
>Public Works Committee on August 27, 2007.  Reviewed by the Public 
>Works/Finance Committee on August 27, 2007.
>
>
>
>ACTION:  Approve contract.
>
>
>
>D.     Blevins Lot Consolidation - Bill Belknap
>
>Barry and Denise Blevins own three adjacent properties at 812 N. Almon St. 
>and wish to adjust the lot lines such that all interior lot lines are 
>eliminated. The adjustment would assist in clearing up potential future 
>title issues with the subject property due to its fragmented nature. The 
>property is located in the Multi-Family Residential (R-4) Zoning District 
>that has a minimum lot size of 5,000 sq. ft. The new lot would exceed the 
>minimum min. lot size and all existing structures would meet min. setbacks 
>of the R-4 District. Upon initial review the Engineering Division 
>recommended that the applicant dedicate a five (5') ft. wide public utility 
>easement along the frontage of N. Almon St. to accommodate future 
>Right-of-Way expansion.  Upon further review the Engineering Division has 
>determined that the easement is unnecessary and has no conditions of 
>approval to recommend.  Reviewed by the Public Works/Finance Committee on 
>August 13 and September 10, 2007.
>
>
>
>ACTION:  Approve lot consolidation.
>
>
>
>E.      Community Transportation Enhancement Grant - Alisa Stone
>
>The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is planning improvements to a 
>portion of State Highway 8, approximately 0.31 miles east of the 
>intersection of U.S. Highway 95 and State Highway 8 in Moscow, Idaho, 
>between Veatch Street and White Place beginning at milepost 2.45 and ending 
>at milepost 2.77.  The project will consist of a full depth reconstruction 
>of the entire roadway to accommodate a 3-lane facility consisting of two 
>through lanes with a continuous two-way center left turn lane.  Curb and 
>gutter will be constructed on both sides of the highway and the City of 
>Moscow has budgeted funds to install sidewalks on the north side of the 
>highway traveling east west to Troy.  This grant application is requesting 
>funding to place trees, landscaping material and an irrigation system 
>parallel to the sidewalk from Veatch Street to White Place.  Total project 
>costs are estimated at approximately $20,000 including 10 percent local 
>match in City Parks and Recreation and Water Depa!
>  rtment labor and installation of a water meter.  Reviewed by the Public 
>Works/Finance Committee on September 10, 2007.
>
>
>
>ACTION:  Approve grant application.
>
>
>
>F.      N. Main Water Main Project Design Services Contract - Les MacDonald
>
>The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will be reconstructing and 
>resurfacing a portion of US95 (Main Street) between A Street and Rodeo 
>Drive during the summer of 2008.  As part of the ITD work the City will be 
>installing new waterlines at two locations.  In order for the construction 
>to occur the design work must be completed in time for ITD to include it 
>within their bid package.  Due to current workloads on the Engineering 
>Staff it has been determined that a consultant is needed to complete the 
>design phase in a timely manner.  Staff has negotiated a draft scope of 
>work and budget for these engineering design services with Terragraphics of 
>Moscow.  The attached scope and budget are in draft form and are currently 
>being revised to address some remaining issues, but will provide a general 
>idea of the work to be complete and approximate budget.  The final version 
>of the scope and budget will be included in the design services contract 
>when presented to the full Council. !
>  Reviewed by the Public Works/Finance Committee on September 10, 2007.
>
>
>
>ACTION:  Approve Design Services Contract.
>
>
>
>G.     Safe Routes to School UI Agreement - Alisa Stone
>
>The University of Idaho and the City of Moscow jointly applied for a SR2S 
>grant and were awarded $113,750.  The City was awarded $100,000 for 
>infrastructure improvements for sidewalks on Cleveland Street and an 
>asphalt path on D Street from the cross walk at the Moscow Junior High 
>School to the Eggan Youth Center.  The U of I was awarded $13,750 to 
>perform the non-infrastructure activities of "Education and Encouragement" 
>of the program at Lena Whitmore Elementary.  The City is the fiscal agent 
>for the grant project and therefore must execute an agreement with the U of 
>I for their portion of the grant activities. Reviewed by the Administrative 
>Committee on September 10, 2007.
>
>
>
>ACTION:  Approve Agreement.
>
>
>
>H.     Moscow Volunteer Fire Department Health and Welfare Grant for 
>Emergency Response Vehicle - Alisa Stone/Ed Button
>
>The Moscow Volunteer Fire Department, on behalf of the Ambulance Company, 
>has received grant approval to purchase a paramedic response vehicle. The 
>grant award for the vehicle is $40,890 which includes EMS radio equipment.  
>Idaho Code 56-101B requires the supporting municipality to hold title to 
>the vehicle.   In order for the City to do so we must also follow Idaho 
>Code 67-2806 for Procuring Services and Personal Property and obtain three 
>vendor quotes meeting the vehicle specifications prior to purchase.  
>Reviewed by the Administrative Committee on September 10, 2007.
>
>
>
>ACTION:  Approve grand acceptance.
>
>
>
>I.        Custodial Contract Bid Award - Roger Blanchard
>
>Three proposals were received for professional janitorial services for City 
>buildings including City Hall, the Police Station, the Paul Mann Building, 
>the Youth Center, Fire Station #3 and the Hamilton Indoor Recreation 
>Center.  ServiceMaster submitted the low first year proposal of $71,702.40 
>annually.  American Building Maintenance and Western Building Maintenance 
>proposed $87,868.20 and $89,373.84, respectively. Proposals were submitted 
>for a three-year period ending September 30, 2010.  All three proposals 
>fell within the budgeted amounts for janitorial services for fiscal 2008.  
>ServiceMaster's annual price is to remain the same in all three service 
>years.  The contract period is to commence on October 1, 2007.  Reviewed by 
>the Administrative Committee on September 10, 2007.
>
>
>
>ACTION:  Approve award of custodial contract to ServiceMaster.
>
>
>
>J.       Documentation Requirements to Access Federal Transit 
>Administration (FTA) Funding for the FY 2007 FTA Section 5309 Bus & Bus 
>Facilities Program Funds - Alisa Stone
>
>FTA's documentation requirements have been updated since we began the 
>process of approval.  Two additional documents are now required in order to 
>complete the process to access their system in order to move forward with 
>the grant award.  The additional forms are the "Designation of Signature of 
>Authority for the Electronic Award and Management Process (TEAM)" and a 
>Resolution delegating authority to specific positions, on behalf of the 
>City to submit, access, and approve within the FTA system.  Reviewed by the 
>Administrative Committee on September 10, 2007.
>
>
>
>ACTION:  Approve Designation of Signature of Authority for the Electronic 
>Award and Management Process (TEAM) form and accompanying Resolution.
>
>
>
>2.       Mayor's Appointments - Mayor Chaney
>
>
>
>3.       Council Election - Bill Lambert, Council President
>
>
>
>ACTION:  Elect Council Vice President.
>
>
>
>4.       Public Comment and Mayor's Response Period (limit 15 minutes)  - 
>For members of the Public to speak to the Council regarding matters NOT on 
>the Agenda and not currently pending before the Planning and Zoning 
>Commission or Board of Adjustment, please state your name and address for 
>the record and limit remarks to three minutes.  Mayor will respond to 
>comments from previous meeting.
>
>
>
>5.       Moscow Urban Renewal Agency Potential Project Eligibility Study 
>and Resolution - Gary J. Riedner
>
>On April 24, 2007, the Moscow Urban Renewal Agency retained Harlan Mann to 
>conduct an Eligibility Study pursuant to Idaho Code 50-2008.  Attached is 
>the "Greater Downtown Moscow Area Urban Renewal Eligibility Report" 
>authored by Mr. Mann and dated August 7, 2007, including the referenced map 
>of the proposed area.  Mr. Mann presented the report and explanation to the 
>Urban Renewal Agency on August 30, 2007.  After the presentation, the URA 
>Board of Commissioners voted to accept the findings contained in the report 
>and adopted a Resolution authorizing the Chair of the Board of 
>Commissioners to forward the report to the City Council.  If, subsequent to 
>the presentation and discussion, the City Council accepts the report and 
>determines that the Greater Moscow Downtown Area is eligible as an urban 
>renewal area and justifying the area as appropriate for an urban renewal 
>project as defined by Idaho Code ?? 50-2018(9) and 50-2903(8), then the 
>City Council may, by resolution, direct !
>  the URA to commence and complete preparation of an urban renewal plan, 
>including proposing the boundaries thereof. Upon receipt of the Council 
>resolution, the Urban Renewal Agency will begin the process to propose 
>district boundaries and for preparation of a plan for review and approval 
>by City Council as directed by Idaho Code.
>
>
>
>ACTION:  After the presentation by Harlan Mann, accept the report and 
>findings and adopt the attached resolution and provide further direction, 
>or take such other action deemed appropriate.
>
>
>
>6.       Public Hearing - Proposed Zoning Code Amendment to Define Affected 
>Person; Clarifying Type I and Type II Hearings; and Establishing Procedures 
>Related to Appeals - Randy Fife
>
>The purpose of the Ordinance is to clarify and standardize procedures in 
>several areas which have been subject to more scrutiny in the last few 
>years and to establish procedures and standards so that there is more 
>predictability and consistency in the Zoning Code in matters related to 
>appeals of land use decisions.  The proposed Ordinance clarifies appeals 
>from a determination made by the Zoning Administrator on matters of 
>interpretation and enforcement of the Zoning Code.  The proposal also makes 
>consistent language related to Type II Quasi-Judicial hearings and defines 
>the term "affected person" in order to establish who has legal standing to 
>file a land use appeal with the Board of Adjustment and/or the City 
>Council.  Planning and Zoning Commission considered a proposed Ordinance at 
>a public hearing held on July 25, 2007 and recommended approval on August 
>8, 2007.  Reviewed by the Administrative Committee on August 27, 2007.
>
>
>
>ACTION:  Approve the Ordinance under suspension of the rules requiring 
>three complete and separate readings and that it be read and published by 
>title only; or consider the Ordinance on first reading; or reject the 
>Ordinance; or take such other action deemed appropriate.
>
>
>
>7.       Appeal of Decision to grant a Special Use Permit at 1021 Harold 
>Street for the Operation of the Rotary Pavilion Ice Rink at the Latah 
>County Fairgrounds - Anne Clapperton
>
>Rotary Club of Moscow, on behalf of the Rotary Veterans Memorial Pavilion, 
>Inc. (RVMP), applied for a Special Use Permit to allow the operation of the 
>Palouse Ice Rink upon the Latah County Fairgrounds.  The application 
>requested that the approval for the use be concurrent with the land lease 
>Rotary has with Latah County and that hours for broadcast music and playing 
>or practicing hockey and/or broomball be extended to 7:00am to 10:00pm 
>daily from prior conditions to limit such uses to the hours of 9:00am to 
>9:00pm daily.  A concurrent Variance application was also submitted in 
>order to waive the Zoning Code requirement that the parking lot be paved.  
>The Board of Adjustment heard the applications on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 
>at which time the Variance application was approved with three (3) 
>conditions and the Special Use Permit was approved with four (4) 
>conditions.  An appeal of the Board of Adjustment's decision on the Special 
>Use Permit was filed on August 31, 2007.
>
>
>
>ACTION:  After considering the record and the reasons for the appeal, the 
>Council shall take one or more of the following actions:  sustain the 
>Decision in whole or in part; reverse the Decision in whole or in part; 
>and/or remand the Decision with comments and/or instructions for 
>considering additional material information where a preponderance of the 
>evidence shows there is new material information which was not available at 
>the time of the final decision and that it is in the public interest to 
>develop such information.
>
>
>
>8.       Proposed Zoning Code Amendment Related to the Definition of 
>Family; Creating the Definition of "Residential Rental Unit"; and Amending 
>Regulations Related to Boarding Houses, Bed and Breakfast Inns and 
>Residential Rental Units - Anne Clapperton/Randy Fife
>
>The proposed Ordinance amends the definition of "family" found in the 
>current Moscow City Zoning Code.  Among other things, it reduces the number 
>of people who can live together as a single family unit from six (6) to 
>four (4); it defines with more precision what constitutes "living together 
>as a single family unit" and creates a category for people who are living 
>together as a single family unit but who are not married or related to all 
>others.  Additionally, the proposed Ordinance creates a "residential rental 
>unit" which allows five (5) or six (6) people to live together as a single 
>family unit upon the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit in FR, SR, R-1, 
>R-2, and R-3 and allows a residential rental unit by right in AF, R-4, RO, 
>NB, CB, GB and MB.  A residential unit is not allowed in the RTO or I 
>Zoning Districts. The attached draft Ordinance has been prepared pursuant 
>to direction given by City Council.  The Planning and Zoning Commission 
>considered the matter on July 1!
>  1, 2007.  Subsequent to the first Planning and Zoning consideration, a 
>public hearing was held on August 8, 2007 after which the Commission 
>recommended approval of the Ordinance.  Reviewed by the Administrative 
>Committee on August 27, 2007 and Council on September 4, 2007.
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>ACTION:  Approve the Ordinance under suspension of the rules requiring 
>three complete and separate readings and that it be read and published by 
>title only; or consider the Ordinance on second reading; or reject the 
>Ordinance; or take such other action deemed appropriate.
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>REPORTS:
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>Comprehensive Plan Update - Bill Belknap
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>             Administrative Committee
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>             Public Works/Finance Committee
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>             Other Boards & Commissions
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>             Mayor
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>EXECUTIVE SESSION - Pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-2345(1)
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>AGENDA
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>MOSCOW CITY COUNCIL AND
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>URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY WORKSHOP
>
>September 18, 2007    City Council Chambers, 206 E. Third Street, Moscow, 
>ID    7:00 a.m.
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>The City's planning consultant, Kendig Keast Collaborative, will be in town 
>for a visit to discuss the potential urban renewal project.  During their 
>visit they will be meeting with various community groups and organizations.
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>This workshop is for the Council, Urban Renewal Agency and Kendig Keast to 
>discuss the project.
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>** NOTICE: Individuals attending the meeting who require special assistance 
>to accommodate physical, hearing, or other impairments, please contact the 
>City Clerk, at (208) 883-7015, TDD 883-7019, as soon as possible so that 
>arrangements may be made.
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>Stephanie Kalasz
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>Moscow City Clerk
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