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05-1135
| A | 3. | 12th District requesting that the Common Council be given an update on the efforts that have been made over the past 2 years to bring new employment opportunities | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 12th District requesting that the Common Council be given an update on the efforts that have been made over the past 2 years to bring new employment opportunities to city residents.
Recommendation: Item be received and filed. | Recommended to be Received and Filed | |
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05-1405
| A | 4. | Ken Yorgan requesting that a referendum on the Iraq war be placed on the spring ballot. | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 5th District submitting a request from Ken Yorgan, 2118 summit Avenue, requesting that a referendum on the Iraq war be placed on the Spring ballot.
Recommendation: Item be received and filed. | Recommended to be Received and Filed | |
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3045
| A | | Policy for street name changes | Communication | Subject: Communication from the Alderman of the 15th District requesting a policy be implemented relating to requests for street name changes.
Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole: the Item be referred to Public Works & Services with the recommendation that the Item be received and filed.
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (4-10-07): That requests to change city street names be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Further recommends that the following factors be considered in reviewing proposals to change the name of a street:
1. Historical context of existing street and street name.
2. Similarity to existing street names.
3. Continuity of street names.
4. Number of properties involved.
5. Number of property owners. A minimum of 90% of property owners must be in agreement.
6. Number of residents involved. A minimum of 75% of all residents must be in agreement.
7. If the street is to be named in honor of a person, that individual should be someone of national importance who had a profound, positive impact on the country.
8. If | Deferred | |
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