MEMORANDUM


TO: City Council

FROM: David J. Deutsch, City Manager

SUBJECT: Status Report/Council Poll

DATE: January 25, 2007


Status Report

1. Memo on Legislation

Please make sure you review the enclosed memorandum concerning legislation affecting MSTC/Melford.

2. District 1 Council Seat

The applications (8) are in alphabetical order in a separate envelope in your package.

3. Proclamation

Attached is a proclamation drafted by Mayor Robinson for presentation to former Senator Green at the dedication of the Route 50 pedestrian bridge on Monday.

4. Springhill Lake Project in Greenbelt

At the last Council meeting, a Berwyn Heights resident addressed the Council regarding concerns about a major development in Greenbelt. The plan involves the redevelopment of the Springhill Lake apartment complex and the construction in the future of a new elementary school to replace one that will be eliminated in the project footprint. Greenbelt Mayor Davis has provided the attached letters, which include the Greenbelt Council’s position on this matter.

5. Population/Housing Estimates and New Residential Construction

Attached please find copies of the recently completed handout materials prepared by the Planning Department. Additional copies are available upon request.

6. Transportation Hearings

Staff will be attending the hearing in College Park next week. There is an announcement in your package.


Attachments

Memorandum on State Legislation
Memorandum on State Legislation and Text of MC/PG 123-07 (pdf version)