The Winslow City Council met on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in a special session for an update regarding the wastewater project and a presentation regarding the revenue bond financing plan.
Grant Hamill of the Stifel Public Financing Company spoke about financing the more than $8 million project, noting that interest rates are low now.
City Manager Stephen Pauken said that the Apache sewer line project, as well as the wastewater treatment plant, would be included in the plans for the project.
The council held a public hearing for consideration of U.S. Department of Transportation grant funds for a transit planning study regarding transit services within the city and between cities along Interstate 40.
Two speakers from Flagstaff spoke briefly, and the special meeting was adjourned.
During the council’s regular meeting, Pauken gave a brief report on recent city activities.
Ann-Mary Lutzick gave an annual report on the Old Trails Museum.
The monthly financial report was given by Finance Director Elias Jouen.
The council went into executive session for legal advice regarding the purchase, sale or lease of real property, namely the LZ Motel and 610 E. Fourth St. No action was taken when the council returned to regular session.
Four people spoke during the call to the public.
A woman spoke about Winslow Police Officer Shipley, who was involved in a recent shooting and asked some questions. which could not be answered as the incident is still under investigation.
A man spoke, saying that the city needs to have a civilian oversight committee for police activity.
A Hopi tribal official also spoke briefly on the subject.
Marie Lamar spoke questioning the appropriateness of an ad by the Medicine Room, which noted donations to the Winslow Arts Council.
In other action April 26, the council:
* Proclaimed May 1-7 as Municipal Clerk’s Week.
The proclamation was presented to City Clerk Susie Wetzel.
* Approved the consent calendar, including the check register and minutes of the April 12 council meeting, reappointment of Todd Roth to the Board of Adjustment, and Kenn Evans and Tammy Spears to the Historic Preservation Commission, recommendations for approval of a liquor license for the Good 2 Go Stores at 90 N. Hipkoe Drive and renewal of the Forest Service Tanker Base lease.
