Common Council approves shelter and safety purchase
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The Common Council approved a year-round shelter facility at 314 North Appleton Street and a barrier system purchase for emergency protection, while also approving a final plat for Glenmore Park.[1]
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What this means
The Council approved a special use permit for a year-round shelter facility at 314 North Appleton Street, which allows that use on the site under stated conditions.[1] It also approved buying a Meridian Rapid Defense Group barrier system for emergency protection, with one alderperson voting no.[1] The Council approved the Glenmore Park final plat and several contract awards tied to wastewater work and a sewer and water reconstruction project.[1] The resolution supporting ranked-choice voting in municipal elections was held for a later meeting.[1]
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- Approved Special Use Permit #1-26 for a year-round shelter facility at 314 North Appleton Street.
- Approved the Glenmore Park final plat.
- Held the resolution expressing support for ranked-choice voting in municipal elections until the next regular meeting.
- Approved the purchase of the Meridian Rapid Defense Group barrier system.
- Approved contract awards and change orders for wastewater, sewer, and water projects.
- Approved board, committee, and commission reappointments.
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