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Councilmember Marx remarked further on the benefits that the parking lot can bring to the <br />neighborhood and to the City. <br />Councilmember Bullock committed $13,000 from his remaining individual ARPA funds towards <br />the parking lot project. He stated that he could be persuaded to allocate 2024 ARPA funds <br />towards the project and that he would like to see a contribution from the Administration. He <br />asked for additional clarity by next Monday. <br />Councilmember Litten stated that if any project to which he had previously allocated funds, <br />should fall through, he is willing to allocate those funds to the Birdtown parking lot. <br />Public Comment <br />Ralph Piuno – Madison Ave. <br />Mr. Piunno asked about potential grants for the project and if the already completed design work <br />lowers the estimate. <br />Director Leininger replied that although the City is pursuing grants, that parking lots are not <br />usually looked upon favorably by grantors. He added that the design work was only $10,000 and <br />not a significant portion of the project. <br />Director Leininger and President Litten further discussed the implications of the parking lot on <br />the nearby private businesses. <br />Motion by President Litten, seconded by Councilmember Bullock to defer S. Reso. 2023-66. All <br />members in favor. Motion passed. <br />RESOLUTION 2023-60 – A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it <br />receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or <br />otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, <br />appointing five members to the Charter Review Commission for a six-month term <br />beginning January 1, 2024. (referred to COW 11/6/23) <br />ouncilmember Rader advocated for one candidate from the pool of applicants. <br />C <br />Councilmember Shachner advocated for two different applicants from the pool of applicants. He <br />clarified that one of these applicants had originally applied for the Citizens Advisory <br />Commission, but he confirmed that she is willing to serve on the Charter Review Commission. <br />Councilmember Baker advocated for one candidate from the pool of applicants and highlighted <br />the importance of having an attorney on the Commission. <br />Councilmember Bullock advocated for one candidate, whom it was later determined would be <br />appointed by Mayor George. <br />Councilmember Marx highlighted one candidate with whom she has spoken. <br />4 <br /> <br />