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Councilmember Bullock advocated for holding and reserving the $200,000 so that it may be <br />available for either Lakewood Alive or LCSC. <br /> <br />President Litten expressed a preference to act now and allocate the funds, pending an agreement <br />between the City and LCSC. <br /> <br />The committee further discussed how Council and the administration may assist Lakewood <br />Alive. <br /> <br />Director Leininger discussed the city’s existing portfolio of vacant properties including the <br />former Lawther Center, the home next to Cove, and the second floor of the Community Health <br />Center building. The city has discussed these options with Lakewood Alive and provided tours. <br /> <br />President Litten suggested that Council commit an initial amount to Lakewood Alive by <br />Council’s August recess. <br /> <br />President Litten moved to recommend a yet-undrafted resolution committing the funding in <br />Column K per project for adoption. Motion seconded by Vice President Kepple. <br /> <br />In response to feedback, President Litten amended the resolution to recommend the drafting of a <br />resolution allocating the funding in column K of the spreadsheet. Motion seconded by Vice <br />President Kepple. <br /> <br />Councilmember Bullock attempted to secure a commitment from the committee toward <br />Lakewood Alive. <br /> <br />Councilmembers Baker and Kepple expressed support for Lakewood Alive but also the need for <br />a specific proposal from them. <br /> <br />In response to a question Director Vargo stated that he would investigate the potential need for a <br />separate resolution regarding the Lakewood Public Library, so as to not create a conflict of <br />interest for Vice President Kepple. <br /> <br />On the motion: All members voted in favor. Motion passed. <br /> <br /> <br />Committee of the Whole adjourned at 8:11p.m. <br /> <br />5 <br /> <br /> <br />