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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/10/2015 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Common Council Chambers, 3rd Fl. City Hall
Amended 2/9/15
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
Attachments: Report of Matters Introduced (New Business)
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     Meeting called to order at 9:19 am    Roll call Not available
     The Pledge of Allegiance was said and followed by silent invocation. The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of January 21, 2015? There being none, the minutes of the meeting were approved without objection.    Not available
     A resolution recognizing and congratulating Arike Ogunbowale of Divine Savior Holy Angels High School on being named to the McDonald's All-American girls' basketball team. Presenter/escort: Ald. willie C. Wade Escorts: Ald. Milele Coggs Ald. Russell Stamper, II Ald. Nik Kovac Ald. Jim Bohl     Video Video
     UNFINISHED BUSINESS    Video Video
141313 21.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a refined project description for The Milwaukee Streetcar, approving a project budget for capital costs, approving the estimate of annual operating and maintenance costs, approving the project’s financial plan, appropriating funding as necessary, and authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to take various actions to advance the project.RECONSIDEREDFail6:9 Action details Video Video
141263 22.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a Project Plan, a Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 82 (East Michigan Street), in the 4th Aldermanic District.RECONSIDEREDFail6:9 Action details Video Video
141264 13.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 56 (Erie/Jefferson Street) and authorizing expenditures, in the 4th Aldermanic District.RECONSIDEREDFail6:9 Action details Video Video
141323 14.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of promissory notes in the aggregate amount of $16,500,000 for Tax Incremental Districts for providing financial assistance for blight elimination, slum clearance, community development, redevelopment and urban renewal programs and projects.RECONSIDEREDFail6:9 Action details Video Video
     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available
141601 05.CommunicationCommunications from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141412 16.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the maximum term length of a Class “B” special license.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141481 07.CommunicationCommunication from the License Division relating to a list of all Class “B” special licenses issued by the City Clerk in 2014.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING    Not available
141286 08.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: The question was put: Have the members of the Common Council read the report and recommendations of the Licenses Committee and the exceptions filed under this matter? All members of the Common Council indicated reading the report and recommendations of the Licenses Committee and the exceptions filed under this matter. Included in the file are the following recommendations: Renewal, with a twenty (20) day suspension, based on the police report, of the Class D Operator’s license for Christopher Clausen. (No written objections have been filed.) [Vote: 4 ayes, 1 no] Ald. Bohl voted no to this recommendation. Nonrenewal, based on nonappearance, of the Class D Operator’s license for La Shana Vance. (No written objections have been filed.) Ald. Ald. Zielinski move to return back to committee the license of LaShana Vance. There were no objections. Ald. Stamper moved to approve the Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises license renewal application adding hours between 10 AM and 1 AM on Mondays for 3041 W North Avenue, LLC and to refer the request for change of remaining hours, change of entertainment, change of membership restriction, and cover charge restrictions back to committee.
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING    Not available
141287 09.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: Motion by Ald. Wade to return to committee the license of Andre Jones. There were no objections.
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141448 110.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the indoor storage of solid waste and recyclable containers.PASSEDPass14:1 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
130020 111.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to Finch Properties LLC to construct and maintain a barrier free access ramp and a wood fence in the public right-of-way for the premises 2507 South Wentworth Avenue, also known as 1441 East Russell Avenue, in the 14th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130809 112.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to Carolyn’s Castle LLC to construct and maintain a fence and enclosed raised play area; air conditioners and enclosure; and entrance steps in the public right-of-way for the premises 2490 South 10th Street, in the 14th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
131754 113.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to Carnal LLC to construct and maintain a removable deck for curbside dining in the public right-of-way for the premises at 320 East Menomonee Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
140599 114.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to Milwaukee Treasures LLC to construct and maintain underground conduits, a fence, fence railings, retaining wall and concrete curbs in the public right-of-way for the premises at 3333 West Highland Boulevard, in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
140600 115.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending a special privilege to Marquette University to construct and maintain additional chiller lines in the public right-of-way for the university campus at and adjacent to 1801 West Wisconsin Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
140652 116.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to Hussein Govani to construct and maintain an exhaust fan duct and sign in the public right-of-way for the premises 2437 West National Avenue, in the 8th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141003 117.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to vacate a portion of the alley in the block bounded by East Corcoran Avenue, East Erie Street, North Milwaukee Street and North Young Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141271 218.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to vacate a portion of the pedestrian and bicycle way, west side, between East Greenfield Avenue and East Washington Street, and authorizing conveyance to Wangard Partners, Inc., in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141459 119.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving an Operating Agreement with Milwaukee Marathon, Inc., for the staging of the inaugural Milwaukee Running Festival in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141473 020.ResolutionResolution authorizing the acceptance of a quit claim deed from Milwaukee County, for a portion of property abutting North 92nd Street just south of West Hampton Avenue, for dedication as public right-of-way for street purposes, in the 5th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141486 021.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with the City of Wauwatosa for the planned improvement of North 92nd Street from West Capitol Drive to West Hampton Avenue.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141488 022.ResolutionResolution relative to approval of funding for the 2015 Department of Administration - Information and Technology Management Division, Public Facility Communications Capital Improvement Program.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141496 023.ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a street occupancy permit to CG Schmidt for work at the Northwestern Mutual office tower site along East Mason Street.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141512 124.ResolutionSubstitute resolution determining it necessary to make various assessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $122,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,195,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141513 125.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City cost of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $2,831,205 for a total estimated cost of $3,380,405.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141514 126.ResolutionSubstitute resolution determining it necessary to make various nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $2,165,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $20,455,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141515 127.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $15,148,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $16,613,000.ADOPTEDPass14:1 Action details Not available
141538 128.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding of Private Property Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District totaling $42,000 for studying the effectiveness of I/I reduction projects in the City of Milwaukee and authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a funding agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD).ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
100399 029.ResolutionResolution concerning unmetered water sales by the Milwaukee Water Works.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
121729 130.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to maximum allowable rates for meter fare taxicabs.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
141469 031.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relating to the feasibility, costs and benefits of implementing a citywide household compost collection program.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
141506 032.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of City Development relating to existing leases on City-owned property, excluding one to four-unit in rem properties, for the period July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141500 133.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2015 offices and positions in the City Service.

Minutes note: Ald. Dudzik is opposed to this action: Under “Department of Administration, Office of Environmental Sustainability”, delete one position of “Grant Monitor (B)(X)(Y)” and add one position of “Environmental Sustainability Program Coordinator (X)(Y)”.
PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
141501 134.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2015 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141285 235.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.ADOPTEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
141485 036.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Revised Project Agreement titled ”State Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Local Bridge Project” between the City of Milwaukee and Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the reconstruction of the North 51st Boulevard Bridge over the Lincoln Creek with 80 percent Federal and State construction aid under the Local Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program and to provide 100 percent local funds for the revised engineering costs.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
141494 037.ResolutionResolution authorizing $2,126,087.49 of contingent borrowing for carryover purposes.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
141544 038.ResolutionResolution relating to the City of Milwaukee’s 2015 joint United Performing Arts Fund and Visions Campaign.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141097 039.CommunicationCommunication from the City Comptroller relating to the Duty Disability Retirement Program Review.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
141394 040.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
141495 041.CommunicationCommunication from the City Comptroller relating to the 2015 annual audit work plan.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
141499 042.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
141516 043.CommunicationCommunication from the City Comptroller relating to the 2014 annual Hotline ReportPLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
141539 044.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relative to amending the 2015 Salary Ordinance relating to administrative changes.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
141555 045.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Analysis Division relative to amending the 2015 Position Ordinance relating to administrative corrections.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141463 146.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3514 W. National Avenue, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former owner, Sevdet Alusevski.ASSIGNED TOPass14:0 Action details Video Video
141474 047.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Bieck Management, Inc., in the amount of $6,163.45.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
141540 148.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 133 E. Concordia Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner, Skyfall LLC.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141542 049.AppointmentAppointment of Steven Miner as the Commissioner of Assessments by the Mayor. (11th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141476 150.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2347-A S. 16th Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner, Jose Delgado.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
141061 051.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Jessica Davis for property damage. (10th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141479 152.OrdinanceA Substitute ordinance relating to locations where selling articles from parked vehicles is prohibited.NOT RETURNED BY CITY ATTORNEYFail  Action details Video Video
141489 153.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
141490 254.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141471 155.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending Common Council File #140716 relative to acceptance and funding of the 2014-15 Preventive Health Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
141491 056.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to enter into an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the development, implementation and funding of traffic control and other safety measures necessary to mitigate traffic diversion on City streets due to construction activity on the Zoo Interchange Project in 2015, with the total cost being $100,000 of which 100% is grantor funded.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
141532 057.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to accept and expend a donation of $2,500 from the McDonald’s Corporation.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
141533 058.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to accept and expend a donation of $2,500 from Walmart Stores, Inc.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
141534 059.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to accept a donation for a no-cost, 30-month lease of a 2015 Subaru WRX for the STOP Program from Schlossman’s Subaru City.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141413 060.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to the current testing process for police officers.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
141554 061.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to 2014 traffic fatalities.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141273 162.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from a General Planned Development known as the Milwaukee County Zoo to Institutional on land located at 10733 West Bluemound Road, on the south side of West Bluemound Road, east of North Mayfair Road, in the 10th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141274 163.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance removing a Site Plan Review Overlay District located on the northeast corner of South 27th Street and West College Avenue, in the 13th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141357 164.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to floodplain zoning regulations.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141001 065.ResolutionResolution authorizing the return of the property located at 2318 South 35th Street via sale to the former owner La Pica #3 LLC, in the 8th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141236 066.ResolutionResolution rescinding Common Council File Numbers 912098 and 921132, resolutions relating to design guidelines for the Site Plan Review Overlay District on lands located northeast of the intersection of South 27th Street and West College Avenue.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141475 067.ResolutionResolution approving an amendment to the design guidelines for the Historic Third Ward Architectural Review District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141511 168.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 611 West National Avenue, in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141521 069.ResolutionResolution accepting an unsolicited offer to purchase from Grateful Girls, Inc. to purchase 2608-14 West Lisbon Avenue for investment purposes, in the 15th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141553 070.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned property located at 3228 South Griffin Avenue, in the 14th Aldermanic District to its former owners (Timothy and Christine Purpora).ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141525 071.AppointmentReappointment of Joaquin Altoro to the City Plan Commission by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141526 072.AppointmentReappointment of Whitney Gould to the City Plan Commission by the Mayor. (3rdAldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141527 073.AppointmentReappointment of Patricia Najera to the City Plan Commission by the Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141424 074.AppointmentReappointment of Marie Gordon to the Business Improvement District #28 (North Avenue Gateway) by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141425 075.AppointmentReappointment of Kelly Felder to the Business Improvement District #28 (North Avenue Gateway) by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141426 076.AppointmentReappointment of Johnny Moutry to the Business Improvement District #28 (North Avenue Gateway) by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141428 077.AppointmentAppointment of Suzy Pitzo to the Business Improvement District #42 (Schlitz Park) by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141524 078.AppointmentAppointment of Laurie Swofford to the Business Improvement District #44 (KK Avenue) by the Mayor. (14th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
130385 079.AppointmentReappointment of Timothy Dertz to the BID #4 (Mitchell Street Business Strip) by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
141441 080.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of City Development relating to a report on the implementation of Kiva Zip micro-lending in Milwaukee.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
141509 081.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Commission on Supportive Housing relating to its 2014 annual report.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
140095 082.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee 7 relating to its current programs and activities.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
140642 083.CommunicationCommunication relating to the activities and report of the Recycling, Salvage and Metal Scrapping Task Force.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
141228 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4616-4634 W. Burleigh Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner, 31st Street Holdings, LLC (Application made by Seaway Bank and Trust, mortgagee).TAKEN FROM COMMITTEEPass15:0 Action details Not available
141228 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4616-4634 W. Burleigh Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner, 31st Street Holdings, LLC (Application made by Seaway Bank and Trust, mortgagee).ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES    Not available
141588 084.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
141557 085.Motion-Immediate AdoptionMotion amending the schedule of regular meetings of the Common Council and its standing committees for the year 2015.APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
141630 086.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution endorsing the League of Wisconsin Municipalities’ “Partnership for Prosperity: An Agenda for a Competitive 21st Century Wisconsin.”ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
141631 087.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution authorizing and directing the City Attorney, on behalf of the City, to sign onto an amicus brief being coordinated by the Cities United for Immigration Action Coalition supporting President Obama’s executive action on immigration policy and challenging the action brought in the lawsuit Texas, et. al. v. United States of America, et. al., in the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

Minutes note: Add as Co-sponsors: Ald. Bauman Ald. Kovac Ald. Hamilton Ald. Wade Ald. Davis Ald. Murphy there were no objections
ADOPTEDPass13:2 Action details Not available
141632 088.ResolutionResolution expressing the City of Milwaukee’s support for the “at grade alternative” on the State of Wisconsin’s plans for reconstruction of the Interstate 94 corridor between 16th and 70th Streets as it relates to historic preservation.REFERRED TOPass15:0 Action details Not available
     There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:44 a.m. Joanna Polanco, Staff Assistant

Minutes note: This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.
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     Interview with Ald. Bauman    Not available