MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION/LEGISLATIVE DINNER held Tuesday, February 20, 2001, at Harry Browne’s Restaurant in Annapolis, Maryland, for the purpose of discussing legislative issues.

Mayor Davis convened the meeting at 7:15 p.m.

PRESENT WERE Council members Edward V.J. Putens, Rodney Roberts, Alan Turnbull, and Mayor Judith F. Davis.

ALSO PRESENT WERE Leo Green, State Senator; Mary Conroy, Jim Hubbard and Joan Pitkin, State Delegates; Audrey Scott, County Council Member; Michael P. McLaughlin, City Manager; Robert Manzi, City Solicitor; David E. Moran, Assistant to the City Manager; and Kathleen Gallagher, City Clerk.

Mayor Davis welcomed the legislators and thanked them for attending. The Mayor reviewed the City's 2001 Legislative Program with the legislators, who reported on the status of these items. Some of the points made included the following:

Senator Green said both of the City’s bond bills are scheduled for hearing on March 12. He stressed the importance of clarification of the ownership of the theater and asked that the City get back to him on that.

Mayor Davis asked that questions be raised regarding the status of environmental studies of the land that would be taken for beltway ramps at the Metro station.

Regarding County issues, Councilmember Scott said there is no change in position regarding COG dues; she also asked the City to send her a draft of the City’s response to M-NCPPC prior to sending it.

Senator Green said that in order to receive funding above existing levels, it is necessary for Youth Service Bureaus to apply under the umbrella of discretionary funds. He asked that the City copy or inform the delegation of any submissions for YSB funding.

Senator Green said the City should have the upcoming redistricting in its sights, especially because the district apparently has changed dramatically over the last 10 years. He asked that the City keep the delegation involved in its deliberations.

The Mayor thanked the legislators for coming and for their work on the City’s behalf. The legislators thanked the City for their hospitality.

The work session was adjourned at about 10:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Kathleen Gallagher
City Clerk

City of Greenbelt, Maryland
City Offices, 25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770
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