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City Council <br />Meeting Minutes <br />August 2, 2011 <br />Page 3 of 12 <br />bridge might also be a consideration between Highway 42 and the railroad tracks. He <br />felt pedestrian bridges might be more cost effective than underpasses. <br />Mayor Pro Tem Marsella stated the Council will discuss pedestrian crossings at a Study <br />Session. <br />Councilor Muckle addressed Mr. Sobel's comments and explained the City has tried to <br />assist the struggling public access television station stay on the air, but it now appears <br />the only way they can continue is by using the Charter School's studio. He felt it would <br />be appropriate for the City Council to reexamine the distribution of PEG fees. <br />No items to report. <br />CITY MANAGER'S REPORT <br />REGULAR BUSINESS <br />RESOLUTION No. 47, SERIES 2011 — A RESOLUTION APPROVING A <br />PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION GRANT TO PAINT THE EXTERIOR <br />OF THE HOUSE AND REPLACE THE BACK DOOR ON THE FABRIZIO <br />HOUSE LOCATED AT 557 JEFFERSON AVENUE <br />Councilor Dalton stated he requested this item be taken off the Consent Agenda <br />because the home received a prior grant. He favored giving the applicant the funds Tess <br />the previous grant. Principal Planner McCartney explained for landmarking there is a <br />$1,000 signing bonus and then a $5,000 incentive grant. The remainder falls under <br />general preservation funding, which is unlimited. He stated the painting and <br />replacement of the door is eligible for preservation funds. <br />Councilor Dalton understood the routine maintenance of a landmarked property lies on <br />the property owner. Principal Planner McCartney stated according to the Code, there is <br />not a limit. Councilor Dalton stated the Council could approve or disapprove the grant <br />or amend the Code. Principal Planner McCartney agreed. <br />Councilor Muckle felt the use of the funds is a learning process and supported the grant. <br />He suggested a review of the code and a policy statement. <br />Councilor Dalton would approve a $5,000 grant minus the $2,603 for the current request <br />and a Council review of the procedures at a later time. Principal Planner McCartney <br />noted preservation of a historic home is very costly and suggested a revision where the <br />applicant understood the limit would be $6,000. <br />27 <br />