Council Previews & Reviews >> Reviews > April 10, 2000

Council Review
Hartford City Council Meeting

Monday, April 10, 2000

Prepared by: Citizens’ Research Education Network, Hartford Public Library, and Hartford 2000

There were 46 items on the regular agenda. The next public hearing is April 17; the next Council meeting is April 28.

Batterson Park Task Force Report – The Council referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee the report of the Batterson Park Task Force. The task force was created in January of 1999 to make recommendations for the uses and/or possible disposition of Batterson Park. The complete report is on file at the Town Clerk’s office. Batterson Park is located in Farmington.

Approval of Sheldon/Charter Oak Strategic Plan – The Council referred to the Planning Economic Development and Zoning Committee, to the Planning Commission, and to public hearing April 17, an ordinance which would approve the Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) Strategic Plan for the Sheldon/Charter Oak neighborhood.

Tax Assessment Agreement for Downtown Development -- The Council referred to the Operations, Budget, Management and Labor Committee a resolution which would authorize City Manager Kee Borges to enter into a tax assessment fixing agreement with the Morgan Reed Group for the development of the property at 398 Asylum Street. (Formerly the Bond Hotel.) If passed, the City Manager would execute an agreement with the Morgan Reed Group for a seven-year assessment fixing agreement and the Morgan Reed Group would convert the site to apartments.

Bolton and Eaton Streets Redirection – In a previous meeting the Council referred to the City Manager a resolution which would make Bolton Street and Eaton Street one-way streets. The Council received a report from the City Manager that a majority of Eaton Street residents have requested the change, but Bolton Street residents did not request the change. Her report also advised the Council that three of the four businesses at either end of Eaton Street have opposed the change. The City Manager is recommending that Eaton Street be made one-way, but that no action be taken on Bolton Street until over 50% of its residents request a change.

Public Health Commission -- The Council referred to the Health and Human Services Committee a resolution which would establish a Public Health Commission to “advise the Court of Common Council on Public Health issues and policy and to review health trends and to examine potential health risks to the citizens of the City.” As proposed, the Commission would be composed of citizens, public health officials, a specialist in environmental health, a medical professional, and representatives from area homeless shelters.

New Sister City: City of Hertford England – The Council passed a resolution which invites the City of Hertford, England to be a sister city to Hartford.

If you have any questions about the agenda Greg Vickers at CREN, 249‑1416.  The Citizens' Research Education Network is a non‑profit information center for Hartford community‑based organizations.

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