City Council
Regular MeetingGallup, NM · June 12, 2018
Minutes
Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Gallup City Council, City of Gallup, New Mexico,
held in the Council Chambers at Gallup City Hall, 110 West Aztec Avenue, at 4:30 p.m.
on Tuesday, June 12, 2018.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jackie McKinney.
Upon roll call, the following were present:
Mayor: Jackie McKinney
Councilors: Linda Garcia
Allan Landavazo
Yogash Kumar
Fran Palochak
Also present: Jon DeYoung, Assistant City Manager
Curtis Hayes, City Attorney
The Mayor and Councilors conducted a work session on the following topic:
1. Public Heating: Proposed Single Use Bag Ordinance — Curtis Hayes, City
Attorney
Mr. Hayes provided a power point presentation concerning the issues with the proposed
Plastic Bag ordinance. A copy of the power point presentation is attached hereto, marked
as Exhibit A and made a part of these official Minutes.
Mayor McKinney asked for input from the public regarding the proposed Plastic Bag
Ordinance.
Katherine Babcock spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance. She said she witnessed
the positive changes in the community where she lived in California. Based on the
elimination of plastic bags, she said the change was shocking as the community was
about 80% cleaned up.
Ruth Rhoad referred to the experience in Kenya where there were several attempts to
implement regulations on plastic bags, which finally passed in 2018. The plastic bag
factory owners and people preferring the use of plastic bags as a convenience opposed
the regulations. The passage of the law was successful based on public education efforts
on the issue. She recommended working with outside communities, such as Window
Rock and Zuni, since many outside residents do their shopping in Gallup. She also
recommended government to government partnership on the matter and partnering with
environmental activists. She said public education on issue is needed prior to approving
the proposed Ordinance. She supports the ban on plastic bags; however, the
implementation process must be done very carefully with a wide consensus on the issue.
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Bill Bright, Sustainable Gallup Board, reported on the number of places where plastic
bags may be deposited for recycling. He said there are charge option models available,
such as the one at La Monanita Co-op, where the customer pays an extra 10 cents for a
bag and the 10 cents is donated to a non-profit cause. In his attempts to contact officials
at the Navajo Nation to ask them to attend a Sustainable Gallup Board meeting to discuss
the proposed ordinance, the officials have verbally replied on the phone in support of the
ordinance by stating that Gallup is one of the border towns that are generating the bags
that blow all over and impact the Navajo Nation. Regarding Silver City’s ordinance, he
obtained a heavier mil bag from one of the stores in Silver City where he went to shop.
The other option in Silver City is the use of paper bags. Silver City’s ordinance has an
opt-out provision for non-profit organizations so Mr. Bright obtained a plastic bag used by
a non-profit thrift shop in Silver City. Mr. Bright handed both types of plastic bags to the
Mayor and Councilors for their observation. He provided information based on his
conversation with a City Councilor from Silver City who voted to pass their plastic bag
ordinance. Silver City conducted a survey on the issue, prior to the adoption of their
ordinance, to obtain public input. A second survey was done two years following the
adoption of their ordinance in order to refine their ordinance. For public education on the
issue, Silver City obtained another grant which was used to purchase reusable bags that
were distributed to the public for free prior to the adoption of the ordinance.
Alice Perez, Executive Director of the Community Pantry, said she supports the ban on
plastic bags; however, the Community Pantry utilizes plastic bags. The Community
Pantry has never paid for plastic bags as it relies on donated, recycled bags from the
community. If paper bags were implemented, she said the Community Pantry would ask
the community to recycle their paper bags through the Pantry. She understands the need
for the ban and the Community Pantry is flexible enough to work with the proposed
ordinance. As a resident from the west side of town, she has seen the number of plastic
bags stuck on every fence. Mayor McKinney asked if some of the Community Pantry’s
clients bring their own bags. Ms. Perez responded yes as they encourage their clients to
bring their own bags.
Gerald O’Hara, McKinley Citizens Recycling Council and Sustainable Gallup Board,
provided the reasons plastic bags are used for customer’s prescriptions, liquor sales and
restaurant take-out orders.
Bill Lee, Chief Executive Officer of the Gallup Mckinley County Chamber of Commerce,
disseminated a handout entitled ‘Don’t Ban Plastic Bags.” A copy the handout is attached
hereto, marked as Exhibit B and made a part of these official Minutes. Mr. Lee said the
Chamber of Commerce is concerned about the possibility of driving business outside of
Gallup to the outlying areas if the ordinance is adopted. Another concern about banning
plastic bags less than 2.25 mils thick, is the possibility of retailers going to a heavier mil
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bag and having those types of bags creating liter in the community. He said the Chamber
of Commerce is willing to participate with the City in an education program regarding the
issue and to conduct a balanced survey to be made available on the Chamber of
Commerce’s website to provide an opportunity for everyone to respond.
Neil Butler, Butler’s Office Equipment and Supply, Inc., expressed opposition to the
proposed ordinance. He believes the ordinance will negatively impact the business
community, especially if taxes or fees are imposed for the usage of plastic bags since it
will create a hardship for businesses to collect the tax and report it to the City. He has
been in contact with other business owners in town and could not find one owner who is
in favor of the proposed ordinance.
On behalf of the Councilors, Mayor McKinney extended the condolences of the Council
to Mr. Butler on the passing of his uncle Pat Butler, former City Councilor.
Mayor McKinney said the Council does not want to impose anything on local businesses;
however, he and the Councilors receive the complaints about the liter of plastic bags in
the community.
Councilor Landavazo said he received a text message from local business owner James
Rich and read the message into the record:
I was at the Alamo yesterday and bought a souvenir and they asked if I
would buy a reusable bag as they voluntarily stopped using plastic. Only
$4.00 for a reusable bag. I declined as I will not be back there to reuse that
bag. At Taco Bell, we have switched to paper bags because of the on slot
of pressure and threat of regulation, fines orjail. Please do not support the
plastic bag ban.
— James Rich
Councilor Garcia asked if the plastic bags are biodegradable. Mr. Hayes said the plastic
bags break down; however, the problem with petrochemical based bags is the bags may
be harmful in non-marine environments. The compostable bags only compost in
commercial composting landfills.
Mayor McKinney said one of the comments that was made over the years is to require
brown plastic bags so the bags will blend into the environment. He said the Chamber of
Commerce may offer a suitable avenue for obtaining answers and suggestions for
addressing the problem by conducting a public survey.
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There being no further discussion, the Work Session adjourned until the Regular Meeting
at 6:00 p.m.
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Plastic BOQ Ordinance: Issues
Should thin (less than 2.25 mils thick) plastic bags be banned?
/ If not, should larger businesses be required to accept them for
recycling?
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If so, what businesses should be covered?
—Should certain products such as dry cleaning, some food
products, etc, be exempt from requirement that they be
contained in a “legal” bag?
Should Gallup impose a fee or charge for any type of bag
provided by the merchant to encourage the use of customer
provided reusable bags?
If so, should that be a tax that goes to the city or a mandatory
charge that is retained by the merchant?
Plastic BQQ Bans
Arguments for: Arguments against:
— Plastic bags are large portion of — Single use, high density polyethene
visible litter (HDPE) bags are recyclable
— They r rely are actually recycled Plastic bags are less than 1% of
landfill waste
The are harmful to birds and
m rine life Not enough negative impact to
justify a ban
e alternatives still only cost
Alternatives are 2-15 times more
pennies and are less likely to end expensive and they could also end
up as litter up as litter
Mandatory recycling?
7 Prior to imposing a state-wide ban on single
bags in 2016, California requited that
retailers with more than 1 O,000square feet
and a licensed pharmacy and supermarkets,
accept single use bags for recycling.
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Which businesses should be covered byc
ban?
Under a certain size, either square footage or gross sales?
Restaurants, take-out food establishments are sometimes
/ exempted
armers’ markets and non-profit organizations are often
exempted
Should certain products beexempted?
/ Common exemptions include:
Food products such as unwrapped produce and meats
where the product touches the bag
Dry cleaning and laundry
Alcohol
Medications
Newspapers, phone books, other “door hanger” items
Fee systems (either retained by merchants
or a tax that floes to the city)
/ Argut%ents for:
Encourages use of customer provided
bags
Arguments against:
Discriminates against the poor
Reusable bags are germ laden
Offs fs additional cost to merchants
Adds administrative burden to merchants
R venue can be used by city to to track the fee/tax
rovide free reusable bags and
Slower for checkout personnel to use
information campaigns
customer prQvided bags
Additional cost is minimal (generally
O/bag) and SNAP/WIC customers can
be exempted
Little research shows any negative
health consequences and washing
eliminates the germs
EXHIBIT B
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McKinley 2County
Chamber (/Commerce
Don’t Ban Plastic Bags
Plastic bags are the most environmentally friendly option at the checkout. They’re 100%
recyclable and highly reused. Studies show that alternatives which seem “greener”
place a greater burden on the environment because they require more natural
resources to produce and transport, they emit more carbon throughout their lifecycles
and they need more energy to recycle if they’re recyclable at all. On top of that,
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studies show bag bans haven’t meaningfully reduced overall litter or waste anywhere
they’ve been tried.
• ENERGY SAVINGS: Plastic bags require 70% less energy to manufacture and
consume 96% less water than what’s used to make paper bags.
• DISPOSAL ADVANTAGES: Once disposed, reusable bags take up to 9.3% more
space than plastic bags in landfills.
• REUSABLE COTTON BAGS AREN’T REUSED ENOUGH: Standard reusable cotton
grocery bags must be reused 131 times “to ensure that they have lower global warming
potential than” a plastic bag used only once.2
• NO OIL INVOLVED: American-made plastic bags are produced from byproducts of
natural gas, not oil.’
Banning Plastic bags will place an undue burden on the lowest income residents
of our town, and a burden on our small business owners.
The results are in: Bag bans and taxes don’t help to reduce waste, litter or marine
debris.
Ban and tax ordinances have never been successful at meaningfully reducing litter,
waste or marine debris. Not anywhere. What they have been shown to do is heap unfair
costs on low- and fixed-income families and add more red tape to local businesses. The
environment doesn’t benefit, and neither do people.
• LANDFILL WASTE INCREASES: Plastic bags account for just halt of 1% of U.S.
waste, and without plastic grocery bags, people purchase replacement bags — often
made of thicker, heavier plastic— and then send those bags to the landfill instead.
HEALTH
Recyclable plastic bags don’t pose the potential health risks associated with alternative
bags. Hundreds of millions of petroleum based, ‘non-woven polypropylene” reusable
bags are imported from China and other countries each year. These are by far the
dominant type of “reusable” bags, and some have been found to contain dangerous
levels of lead.
If reusable bags aren’t sanitized properly after each use, they can harbor dangerous
bacteria. Microbiologists have found E. coli, salmonella, fecal coliform, and other
harmful bacteria in reusable bags.
Reusable bags can harbor bacteria.
A study by the University of Arizona found that 50 percent of all reusable bags
contained food-borne bacteria like salmonella, and 12 percent contained E. coil,
indicating the presence of fecal matter and other pathogens.
• Harmful bacteria can thrive in reusable bags unless users clean them properly
after each use with soapy water that is at least 140 degrees.
• A Canadian study found bacteria build-up on reusable bags was 300 percent higher
than what is considered safe.
• Storing reusable bags in a hot trunk — which many people do — causes the
bacteria to grow 10 times faster.
• In a survey of California and Arizona, 97 percent of individuals indicated they never
washed their reusable bags.
Simply banning a certain type of bag, while this may be a good idea in itself, could result
in other knock-on impacts that are harder to manage. Replacing shopping bags with
heavier, more resource-intensive ones may solve some environmental impacts but
exacerbate others.
The future is Now
We live in a world that is seeing exponential change through technology. The Single Use
Plastic bag is a part of this change. Several new breakthroughs by independent startup
companies are seeing success through the manufacturing of bags that are as effective as
the single use plastic bag but are biodegradable with 180 days or within a single day in
water. Added to this is the fact they are so safe that animals, people can consume them
with no ill effects.
Through the development of these technologies and the ever-increasing awareness by
companies to be more environmentally and socially conscious, the use of the single use
plastic bag will begin to be replaced with the alternatives that will positively impact our
environment.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Gallup City Council, City of Gallup, New Mexico,
held in the Council Chambers at Gallup City Hall, 110 West Aztec Avenue, at 6:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, June 12, 2018.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jackie McKinney.
Upon roll call, the following were present:
Mayor: Jackie McKinney
Councilors: Linda Garcia
Allan Landavazo
Yogash Kumar
Fran Palochak
Also present: Jon DeYoung, Assistant City Manager
Curtis Hayes, City Attorney
Presented to the Mayor and Councilors for their approval were the Minutes of the Special
Meeting of May 15, 2018 and the Regular Meeting of May 22, 2018.
Councilor Palochak made the motion to approve the aforementioned Minutes. Seconded
by Councilor Garcia. Roll call: Councilors Palochak, Garcia, Kumar, Landavazo and
Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
Presented to the Mayor and Councilors for their approval were the following
Discussion/Action Topics:
1. Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Interim Budget for Metro Dispatch Authority — Georgene
Dimas, Communications Director
Ms. Dimas provided an overview of the proposed interim budget for the Metro Dispatch
Authority for FY 19. She provided information concerning the proposed expense of
$274,520 for the capital purchase of computer hardware and software. She and Sara
Keeler, County Finance Director, answered questions concerning last fiscal year’s
revenues and expenses and the estimated cash balance at the end of the year.
For future budget presentations, Mayor McKinney asked that the previous year’s budget
history be submitted with their budget proposal.
Councilor Garcia made the motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2019 Interim Budget for
Metro Dispatch Authority. Seconded by Councilor Kumar. Roll call: Councilors Garcia,
Ku mar, Landavazo, Palochak and Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
2. Fiscal Year 2019 Interim Budget for McKinley County Adult Detention
Center/Jail Treatment Program Tony Boyd, Warden and Erika Hayes, Jail
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Treatment Program Manager
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Mr. Boyd provided an overview of the proposed interim budget for the Adult Detention
Center for FY 19. He provided information concerning the proposed expense for five
additional personnel to be used for transport services and front desk coverage. He also
answered questions concerning the projected revenue figures in the proposed budget,
the contracts for housing prisoners from outside agencies, the current prisoner capacity
at the detention center, the staffing levels for the jail facility and the services provided
under the special services line item. Ms. Keeler answered questions concerning the
$610,251 in funds the City should budget next year for its share of prisoner care costs,
the $300,000 used to begin next year’s budget and the invoice submitted from the County
to the City in the amount of $352,000 for the City’s share of prisoner care cost when the
City budgeted $500,000 last year.
Patty Holland, Chief Financial Officer, answered questions regarding the City’s process
for managing cash balances for its funds.
Ms. Hayes provided information on the Gallup McKinley County Adult Detention Center
Jail Treatment Program and the program’s graduation ceremony to be held on June 13,
2018. She also provided an overview of the proposed interim budget in the amount of
$300,000 for the Jail Treatment Program for FY 19. Ms. Hayes and Anthony Dimas,
County Manager, answered questions regarding the budget projections for next fiscal
year.
Councilor Palochak made the motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2019 Interim Budget for
McKinley County Adult Detention Center and Jail Treatment Program. Seconded by
Councilor Garcia. Roll call: Councilors Palochak, Garcia, Kumar, Landavazo and Mayor
McKinney all voted yes.
3. Ordinance No. C2018-8; Bench Warrant Ordinance — Curtis Hayes, City
Attorney
Mr. Hayes presented the proposed Ordinance which would impose a $100 fee against
individuals whose arrest is commanded by the issuance of bench warrants for the
purpose of defraying costs associated with the arrest and processing of such individuals.
He provided an overview of how other cities disperse the funds received for the assessed
fees. The proposed Ordinance initially requires the bench warrant fees to be deposited
into the City’s general fund until staff determines how much revenue is being generated.
Discussion followed regarding the correction fee and other fees assessed by Municipal
Court.
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Councilor Landavazo made the motion to adopt Ordinance No. C2018-8; Bench Warrant
Ordinance. Seconded by Councilor Kumar. Roll call: Councilors Landavazo, Kumar,
Garcia, Palochak and Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
4. Additional Engineering Support Grandview Tank Rehabilitation Project
— —
Dennis Romero, Water and Sanitation Director
Mr. Romero presented the request for a budget increase in the amount of $76,439 from
Fund 202 for additional engineering support from DePauli Engineering and Surveying for
the project. Due to a number of issues with the contractor of the project, it has resulted
in additional engineering and construction oversight costs. The additional costs will be
offset by liquidated damages assessed to the contractor, along with a potential claim
against the contractor’s performance bond.
Councilor Palochak made the motion to approve the additional engineering support for
the Grandview Rehabilitation Project as presented. Seconded by Councilor Kumar. Roll
call Councilors Palochak, Kumar, Garcia, Landavazo and Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
5. Award Trenching Contract for Churchrock Street Extension Lighting Project —
Richard Matzke, Electric Director
Mr. Matzke said the project involves the installation of 27 LED street light fixtures on
Churchrock Street from Vandenbosch Parkway to Rehoboth Drive and requires the
installation of approximately 8,100 feet of conduit. The City received a proposal from
Cooperative Educational Services (CES) based on a proposal from Murphy Builders for
trenching and conduit installation for the project. The proposed contract amount with CES
is $55,478.15. The project was funded at $115,000 in the FY 2018 budget; however,
after completion of the design, the total cost of the project is $125,000. Mr. Matzke
requested an additional $10,000 from account number 505-6061 -442-48-90 be
transferred to Fund 307 for the total project costs.
Councilor Landavazo made the motion to approve the award of the trenching contract for
the Churchrock Street Extension Lighting Project as presented and to approve the
transfer of $10,000 as requested. Seconded by Councilor Palochak. Roll call: Councilors
Landavazo, Palochak, Kumar, Garcia and Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
6. Construction Contract Award for Octavia Fellin Public Library ADA Ramp
Upgrade Project Stan Henderson, Public Works Director
—
Mr. Henderson said bids were opened on May 8, 2018 for the project. Longhorn
Construction of Albuquerque, was the apparent low bidder in the amount of $63,579.44
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including NMGRT. Huitt-Zollars of Albuquerque is the architect of record. The scope of
work consists of rebuilding the front entrance of the library and associated wheelchair
ramp to ADA standards. Mr. Henderson requested a budget increase in the amount of
$70,000 from the Risk Management Fund to covet the construction costs plus a 10%
project contingency. He also recommended award of the project to Longhorn
Construction in the amount of $63,579.44 including NMGRT.
Discussion followed concerning the funds that were already budgeted for the project,
which were absorbed by the engineering and design costs for the project.
Councilor Garcia made the motion to approve the Construction Contract Award for the
Octavia Fellin Public Library as presented. Seconded by Councilor Kumar. Roll call:
Councilors Garcia, Kumar, Landavazo, Palochak and Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
Based on public feedback, Mayor McKinney commended Mr. Henderson and his
department for the street improvements being done under the City’s mill and overlay
project. Mayor McKinney also asked Mr. Henderson to coordinate with Mr. Romero to
provide asphalt to cover a portion of Park Avenue in order to reopen the street. The street
was closed due to the installation of a new waterline.
7. Proclamation Declaring Extreme or Severe Drought Conditions: Restricting
Fireworks Jacob LaCroix, Fire Marshal
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Fire Marshal LaCroix said the Proclamation was approved by the Mayor and Councilors
on May 8, 2018 and has been in effect for 30 days. Since there has been no improvement
in the drought conditions, he recommended the renewal of the Proclamation for additional
30 days. The Proclamation will restrict the sales and use of certain fireworks through the
Independence Day holiday. Fire Marshal LaCroix answered questions regarding other
restrictions in the state and the types of fireworks that are allowed and those not permitted
during the restriction period.
Councilor Kumar made the motion to approve the Proclamation Declaring Extreme or
Severe Drought Conditions: Restricting Fireworks. Seconded by Councilor Palochak.
Roll call: Councilors Kumar, Palochak, Landavazo, Garcia and Mayor McKinney all voted
yes.
Mayor McKinney commended the Gallup Fire Department for their work in handling the
fire last weekend on Maloney Avenue.
8. Resolution No. R2018-16; A Resolution Establishing a New Fee Schedule at
Fox Run Golf Course Matthew Alcala, Director of Golf
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Mr. Alcala provided an overview of how the proposed fee schedule was developed, which
was based on information obtained from other golf courses in the state and at the national
level as well. He recommended the first year rate to be effective July 1, 2018 through
March 31, 2019. The permanent rate would take effect April 1, 2019 and would last until
future costs exceed the current pricing scheme. Due to the current dry weather conditions
and other issues at the golf course, Mr. Alcala recommended opening the golf course in
August or September.
Discussion followed concerning the irrigation of the golf course and the efforts to maintain
adequate water sources for the course.
Councilor Palochak made the motion to approve Resolution No. R201 8-1 6; A Resolution
Establishing a New Fee Schedule at Fox Run Golf Course. Seconded by Councilor
Ku mar. Roll call: Councilors Palochak, Kumar, Garcia, Landavazo and Mayor McKinney
all voted yes.
9. Resolution No. R2018-17; A Resolution Amending the Usage Policy and Fees
at Red Rock Park Jon DeYoung, Assistant City Manager
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Mr. DeYoung presented the proposed Resolution which would offer incentive discounts
for consecutive long term events. The proposed fee schedule provides a 10% discount
for users holding their event at the park at 5 consecutive years, a 20% discount at 10
consecutive years and a 30% discount at 15 consecutive years or more. The new
schedule will be retroactive to cover the current events that have been in existence for a
number of years.
Councilor Landavazo made the motion to approve Resolution No. R2018-17; A
Resolution Amending the Usage Policy and Fees and Red Rock Park. Seconded by
Councilor Palochak. Roll call: Councilors Landavazo, Palochak, Garcia, Kumar and
Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
10. Summer Youth Program Budget Adjustment — Jon DeYoung, Assistant City
Manager
Mr. DeYoung said the City received notice late last year that it would not be awarded the
Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) grant from the State. City and County officials met to
determine the possible continuation of youth employment during the summer. Due to the
funding cycle, the City budgeted matching funds for the 2018 season. The City’s
budgeted funds, plus $20,000 from the County will allow the continuation of the youth
program during the summer. In addition to the $20,000 from the County, the City also
received $20,000 for tasks completed in the summer and fall of 2017 by the YCC program.
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Mr. DeYoung recommended a budget increase in the amount of $40,000 to budget
revenue, expenditures and allow for the County’s contribution for tasks performed or
expenses directly related to the scope of work for projects.
Councilor Kumar made the motion to approve the Summer Youth Program budget
adjustment as presented. Seconded by Councilor Garcia. Roll call: Councilors Kumar,
Garcia, Landavazo, Palochak and Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
Presented to the Mayor and Councilors was the following Presentation and Information
Item:
1. Vector and Herbicide Program Presentation — Jon DeYoung, Assistant City
Manager
Dr. Paul Sandoval, Roadrunner Public Health, Inc., provided a power point presentation
on the work completed under the City’s herbicide program throughout the community this
past year.
Discussion followed concerning specific areas in the city that have been addressed by
Dr. Sandoval’s company.
Comments by Public on Non-Agenda Items
Kimberly Wahpepah announced that she was selected as an ambassador to participate
in the Poor People’s Campaign March and Rally to be held in Washington, D.C. later this
week. She provided information about the campaign, the workshops to be held during
the event and statistics on local poverty rates.
Comments by Mayor and City Councilors
Councilor Palochak thanked those who supported the Gallup McKinley Women’s Summit
that was held last weekend. She will hold a Neighborhood District Meeting at Tobe
Turpen Elementary School on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. She also invited
everyone to participate at the Relay for Life event to be held on Friday, June 15, 2018
beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Courthouse Plaza.
Councilor Landavazo encouraged everyone to keep buying, believing and building
Gallup.
Councilor Garcia said the Women’s Summit was a success. She thanked Tiffany Benson
from the Gallup Coffee House for providing coffee for the event and Councilor Kumar and
Red Roof Inn for donations for the event.
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Mayor McKinney commented on the community projects being done by twin brothers,
Kyle and Kaylup Hastiin-Nez, as they work towards earning their Eagle Scout badges.
The brothers worked on improvements to Viro Park and installed custom made markers
along area trails. The metal for the markers were cut by Supersmith, Inc. of Gallup.
Comments by City Manager and City Attorney
Mr. DeYoung said the solar farm is now online as of May 24, 2018. Plans are underway
for a ribbon cutting ceremony to be held on July 16, 2018. At the request of Mr. DeYoung,
Jennifer Lazarz, Tourism and Marketing Manager, provided information concerning the
4th of July Stars and Stripes Honor Gourd Dance to be held at the Courthouse Plaza. Ms.
Lazarz also provided a brief update on the Gallup Native Arts Market.
Mayor McKinney asked that information concerning the fireworks display at the Sports
Complex be provided in the City’s advertising of the 4th of July event.
There being no further business, Councilor Palochak made the motion to adjourn the
meeting. Seconded by Councilor Landavazo. Roll call: Councilors Palochak,
Landavazo, Kumar, Garcia and Mayor McKinney all voted yes.
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Jackie McKinney, Mayor
Approved 6/26/2018
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