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Committee recommends liquor-license cap, approves film permit and multiple traffic studies; Salvation Army campaign approved

AuroraOct 22, 20132 min read

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The City of Aurora Government Operations Committee met Oct 22, 2013 (Chairperson Scheketa Hart-Burns). With three members present, the committee recommended approval of a resolution setting maximum liquor licenses, granted a filming permit to 34th Street Films, approved the Salvation Army Red Kettle solicitation plan, and recommended multiple traffic studies (several approved as amended; two items held). Minutes from Oct 8, 2013 were approved and the meeting adjourned at 5:07 p.m.

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13-00759: Resolution establishing the maximum number of City of Aurora liquor licenses by class — recommended for approval (Ayes: 3).
13-00737: Permission for 34th Street Films to film on Middle Avenue (between Cross and Gale) on four occasions Oct 20–30 — recommended for approval (information only) (Ayes: 3).
13-00750: The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign (solicitations at businesses Nov 15–Dec 24, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., not Sundays/Thanksgiving; from sidewalks) — recommended for approval (information only) (Ayes: 3).
13-00702: Traffic study to consider School Zone signage at East Aurora Magnet School (N. Root St. & College Ave.) — recommended for approval as amended (information only) (Ayes: 3).
13-00730: Traffic study on Teasel Lane for possible parking restrictions — recommended for approval as amended (information only) (Ayes: 3).
13-00748: Traffic study for feasibility of two handicap parking spaces on Fourth Avenue (near rear of a church) — recommended for approval as amended (information only) (Ayes: 3).
13-00749: Traffic study for Plum Street and N. View Street intersection (four-way STOP possibility) — held (Ayes: 3).
13-00755: Traffic study of the 300 block of Buell Avenue for one-side-of-street parking restrictions — recommended for approval as amended (information only) (Ayes: 3).
13-00760: Traffic study to review converting the one-way stretch of Superior Street back to two-way — recommended for approval (information only) (Ayes: 3).
13-00761: Traffic study for the 'T' end of Sedona Avenue to determine parking restrictions — held (Ayes: 3).
13-00767: Traffic study for STOP signage at East High exits onto 6th Avenue — recommended for approval as amended (information only) (Ayes: 3).
13-00769: Traffic study for a Stoughton Cr. 'DEAF CHILD' handicap sign — recommended for approval (information only) (Ayes: 3).
13-00745: Minutes from the Government Operations meeting of Oct 8, 2013 — approved and filed (Ayes: 2; Abstain: 1).
Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 5:07 p.m. (Ayes: 3).

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Oct 22, 2013, 12:00 AMOffice of the Aldermen - Meeting Roomscheduled

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CALL TO ORDER:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes from the Government Operations Meeting of Tuesday, October 8, 2013.
AGENDA
Resolution Establishing the Maximum Number of City of Aurora Liquor Licenses by Class.
Permission to allow 34th Street Films, an independent film company based in Aurora to film scenes utilizing Middle Avenue between Cross and Gale on four separate occasions between October 20th and 30th.
The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign 2013, to solicit donations at various businesses throughout the Aurora Community, will be held November 15 thru December 24, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day, not on Sundays or Thanksgiving Day. (From the sidewalks and not from the streets)
A Traffic Study to determine the appropriateness of installing School Zone signage by the East Aurora Magnet School occupying the South-East corner of N. Root St. and College Avenue. Ward 2, Alderman Garza
A Traffic Study on Teasel Lane to determine the possibility of imposing parking restrictions. Ward 8, Alderman Mervine
A Traffic Study to determine the feasibility of installing two handicap parking spaces on Fourth Avenue near the rear of a Church. Ward 3, Alderman Mesiacos
A Traffic Study for Plum Street and N. View Street intersection for possibility of four-way STOP signage. Ward 6, Alderman Saville
A Traffic Study of the 300 block of Buell Avenue for one-side-of-street Parking Restrictions. Ward 5, Alderman Peters
A Traffic Study to review the One-Way stretch of Superior Street and convert it back into a Two-Way Street. Ward 2, Alderman Garza
A Traffic Study for STOP signage at the exits to East High onto 6th Avenue. Ward 3, Alderman Mesiacos
A Traffic Study for a Stoughton Cr. DEAF CHILD handicap sign. Ward 8, Alderman Mervine
HELD
A Traffic Study for the installation of a Handicap Parking Space in front of 411 Weston Ave. Ward 3, Alderman Mesiacos
PENDING
ADJOURNMENT:
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Committee recommends liquor-license cap, approves film permit and multiple traffic studies; Salvation Army campaign approved

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