Issue: Enterprise zone boundaries
What it means: The council was asked to approve boundary changes to an enterprise zone at Imeson industrial park that would help Kaman Aerospace qualify for incentives if it adds 200 jobs there.
Bill No. 2011-383
Action: Approved
Issue: Pension study
What it means: The council was asked to delay until next year an actuarial study on the city's general employee pension system. The city has not budgeted for an additional multimillion-dollar payment the study could decide is needed, and advocates say the cost can be handled better with time to plan a funding source.
Bill No. 2011-377
Action: Postponed two weeks
Issue: Elections records
What it means: The Supervisor of Elections Office asked for an ordinance change requiring local candidates to file treasurer reports electronically.
Bill No. 2011-409
Action: Approved
Issue: Mothballing buildings
What is means: The council was asked to let homeowners in historic districts "mothball" properties that could be bulldozed for code violations. Owners would have to make the building structurally stable and watertight, then maintain the exterior in return for a three-year delay to make improvements.
Bill No. 2011-408
Action: Approved
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