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<br />October 28, 2008 <br /> <br />the presidential candidate visit on August 20 so the area will have official historical <br />data; questioned if adequate preparations are being made for election day and <br />encouraged those eligible to vote absentee; suggested that Council explore ways to <br />partner with African-American churches for economic development; commented on <br />increased utility prices and stated there should be resources in place to help people <br />out with cold weather coming; asked that the city and county partner to sponsor the <br />Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday breakfast in January; asked that Council explore <br />unifying the school divisions. <br />Comments from City Council: Stroud-wants to go forward with cutting the <br />renewable tract of surplus property and move forward on bike trails; Reynolds- <br />cautioned that the city will have to make some difficult financial choices due to state <br />budget cuts FY09 and FY10; Turner-pointed out we need to be sensitive to increased <br />utility rates and the stadium lights are ready for MHS Friday night football game this <br />week; Lawson-reported the recent VML conference was very worthwhile and very <br />useful information was gathered, some of which she passed along to Wayne Knox to <br />further explore; the Mayor requested an update at the Nov. 25 Council meeting on the <br />solar lights on the Starling Avenue bridge. <br />Comments from City Manager: reported that in light of state budget reductions, <br />city staff has examined revenue and expenditures and determined the city is in a good <br />position so far with a surplus of $136,442 which will help in the next round of state <br />budget cuts; reported there has been discussion of city staff and constitutional officers <br />regarding coordinating their schedules due to the confusion to the public because of <br />differing holiday schedules--this issue will be brought to Council during their budget <br />deliberations for budget FY 1 0 with cost figures and advantages and disadvantages; <br />reported he met with Benny Summerlin of Henry County, Jay Scudder of Patrick <br />County and WPPDC staff and it was decided that the West Piedmont Planning District <br />Commission will be designated to serve as our Local Development District in <br />conjunction with Appalachian Regional Commission which will allow WPPDC to write <br />grants to apply for development funds; reported the Goblin Gallop 5K race was held <br />Saturday and drew a record number of 122 runners-he noted the event was a <br />coordinated effort with city and county departments and commended them for the <br />good job done; reported that the city is partnering with Coalition for Health & Wellness <br />to encourage healthier lifestyles of city employees; announced that Ted Anderson has <br />
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