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MINUTES OF THE LAFAYETTE COMMON COUNCIL June 7, 2021 REGULAR MEETING (https://www.youtube.com/user/CityofLafayetteIN/live The Common Council of the City of Lafayette, Indiana met in regular session Monday, June 7, 2021 at 6:00 pm. President Weast-Williamson called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was given to the flag of our Country. Present: Klinker, Nargi, Campbell, Brown, Downing and Weast-Williamson Absent: Heide, Reynolds and Ahlersmeyer City Clerk Cindy Murray and City Attorney Jacque Chosnek were present. Councilman Campbell moved to recess for a public hearing on Ordinance 2021-21 (An Ordinance For Appropriation of Local Option Highway User Funds (County Wheel Tax Fund #2490)) Councilwoman Nargi seconded. No public comment was heard. Councilman Campbell moved to reconvene the meeting, Councilwoman Nargi seconded. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Councilman Campbell moved to approve the minutes of the May 3, 2021 council meeting, Councilman Klinker seconded. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. There were no Disposal of Claims, Petitions or Communications: The Clerk stated the following reports are available in the City Clerk’s Office: Police Department Monthly-April Water Works Department Monthly- April Renew Department Monthly-April Fleet Maintenance Monthly-April Ordinances for Second Reading: The Clerk read Ordinance No. 2021-21 (An Ordinance For Appropriation of Local Option Highway User Tax Funds (County Wheel Tax Fund #2490)) by title only on second and final reading. Councilman Brown moved for passage, Councilman Klinker seconded. Mayor Roswarski spoke regarding the ordinance and the anticipated road repairs. Ordinance No. 2021-21 passed 5-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading Ordinances for First Reading: The Clerk read Ordinance No. 2021-26 (An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of Tippecanoe County, Indiana-UZO Amendment #100) by title only on first and final reading. Councilman Campbell moved for passage, Councilwoman Nargi seconded. Jacque Chosnek, City Attorney gave a brief explanation of the changes. Ordinance No. 2021-26 passed 5-0 on a roll call vote on first and final reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2021-27 (An Ordinance Amending Certain Sections in Title 10-Animals) by title only on first reading. Councilman Downing moved for passage, Councilman Brown seconded. Jacque Chosnek, City Attorney spoke regarding changes to the Ordinance. Josh Klumpe, Chief Animal Control Officer spoke regarding the ordinance. Ordinance 2021-27 passed 5-0 on a roll call vote on first reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2021-28 (An Ordinance Establishing The American Rescue Plan Grant Fund (Fund #1760) by title only on first and final reading. Councilman Klinker moved for passage, Councilman Campbell seconded. Mayor Roswarski spoke regarding the grant funds and requested the council suspend the rules and hear the ordinance twice tonight so the funds can be allocated sooner. Ordinance 2021-28 passed 5-0 on a roll call vote on first reading. Councilman Brown moved to suspend the rules and hear Ordinance 2021-28 on second and final reading, Councilman Downing seconded. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance 2021-28 (An Ordinance Establishing the American Rescue Plan Grant Fund (Fund #1760) by title only on second and final reading. Councilman Brown moved for passage, Councilman Downing seconded. Ordinance 2021-28 passed 5-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. Resolutions: The Clerk read Resolution 2021-15 (A Resolution to Opt-Out of Indiana Code 4-6-15) by title only on first and final reading. Councilman Downing moved for passage, Councilwoman Nargi seconded. Jacque Chosnek, City Attorney gave a brief explanation of the resolution. Resolution 2021-15 passed 5-0 on a roll call vote on first and final reading. The Clerk read Resolution No. 2021-16 (A Resolution of The Lafayette Common Council Annual Tax Abatement Compliance) by title only on first and final reading. Councilman Campbell moved for passage, Councilman Brown seconded. Dennis Carson, Economic Development Director Resolution informed council all of the companies have been reviewed by the Redevelopment Commission and the ones not in compliance supplied letters. Mr. Carson noted COVID had played a large role in the industries in 2020. Resolution 2021-16 passed 5-0 on a roll call vote on first and final reading. No Reports of Standing Committees. No Reports of Special Committees. Report by the Mayor: Mayor Roswarski recognized and thanked Cindy Murray, City Clerk for her hard work on a successful Memorial Day Parade. No Miscellaneous or New Business. No Reports by the Council. There was no Public Comment. Councilman Campbell move to adjourned, Councilman Klinker seconded. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 6:24PM. Minutes prepared by Cindy Murray, City Clerk Complete audio of meeting available in the City Clerk’s office or at www.lafayette.in.gov