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			<title>Panic in Hamtramck VII</title>
			<link>http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/panic-in-hamtramck-vii</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:39:52 +0000</pubDate>			<dc:creator>Hillary</dc:creator>
			<category domain="alt">Culture</category>
<category domain="alt">Music</category>
<category domain="main">Hamtramck</category>
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						<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://defcode.com/wiki/images/f/f7/Panic.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The annual Labor Day &quot;Panic in Hamtramck&quot; at The Painted Lady has expanded to 4 nights this year!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
	&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;Celebrating our SIXTH anniversary with a bang with live music acts from around the country brought to you by the amazing Timmy Vulgar!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thursday, September 2&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
SUGARCOATS&lt;br /&gt;
TIMMY'S ORGANISM&lt;br /&gt;
...THEE MUMMIES&lt;br /&gt;
DISPLAYS&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Friday, September 3&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
THE HENCHMEN&lt;br /&gt;
DAILY VOID&lt;br /&gt;
THE POTIONS&lt;br /&gt;
THE RADS&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Saturday, September 4&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
DRUID PERFUME&lt;br /&gt;
WIZZARD SLEEVE (AL)&lt;br /&gt;
PUFFY AREOLAS (OH)&lt;br /&gt;
THE PLASTIC BOYZ&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday, September 5&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
BAD PARTY&lt;br /&gt;
TERMINAL GIRLS&lt;br /&gt;
TURN TO CRIME&lt;br /&gt;
HI SPEED DUBBING&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;item_footer&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/panic-in-hamtramck-vii&quot;&gt;Original post&lt;/a&gt; blogged on &lt;a href=&quot;http://b2evolution.net/&quot;&gt;b2evolution&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://defcode.com/wiki/images/f/f7/Panic.jpg" alt="" title="" align="right" /></p>

<p><strong>The annual Labor Day "Panic in Hamtramck" at The Painted Lady has expanded to 4 nights this year!</strong><br />
	</p>
<blockquote><p>Celebrating our SIXTH anniversary with a bang with live music acts from around the country brought to you by the amazing Timmy Vulgar!</p>

<p><strong>Thursday, September 2</strong><br />
SUGARCOATS<br />
TIMMY'S ORGANISM<br />
...THEE MUMMIES<br />
DISPLAYS</p>

<p><strong>Friday, September 3</strong><br />
THE HENCHMEN<br />
DAILY VOID<br />
THE POTIONS<br />
THE RADS</p>

<p><strong>Saturday, September 4</strong><br />
DRUID PERFUME<br />
WIZZARD SLEEVE (AL)<br />
PUFFY AREOLAS (OH)<br />
THE PLASTIC BOYZ</p>

<p><strong>Sunday, September 5</strong><br />
BAD PARTY<br />
TERMINAL GIRLS<br />
TURN TO CRIME<br />
HI SPEED DUBBING</p></blockquote><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/panic-in-hamtramck-vii">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Hamtramck Labor Day Festival 2010 schedule</title>
			<link>http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/hamtramck-labor-day-festival-2010-schedule</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:39:35 +0000</pubDate>			<dc:creator>Hillary</dc:creator>
			<category domain="alt">Culture</category>
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						<description>&lt;p&gt;The 2010 Labor Day Festival truly is &quot;Handmade and Homegrown&quot;, the theme of the event this year. The volunteer organizers did an outstanding job of planning interesting things to see and do, including &lt;a href=&quot;http://hamtownfest.com/Camptramck.html&quot;&gt;urban camping in Veterans' Memorial Park&lt;/a&gt;. Support the city; support the volunteers; support the festival. Buy a beer from the Hamtramck Police Reserves this weekend.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://defcode.com/wiki/images/2/21/LDF2010_1.jpg&quot;_new&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://defcode.com/wiki/images/thumb/2/21/LDF2010_1.jpg/160px-LDF2010_1.jpg&quot; hspace=&quot;4&quot; vspace=&quot;4&quot; border=&quot;1&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://defcode.com/wiki/images/c/c9/LDF2010_2.jpg&quot;_new&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://defcode.com/wiki/images/thumb/c/c9/LDF2010_2.jpg/160px-LDF2010_2.jpg&quot; hspace=&quot;4&quot; vspace=&quot;4&quot; border=&quot;1&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;(click images for larger versions or visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://hamtownfest.com/&quot;&gt;the official festival website&lt;/a&gt; for more information)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 4TH:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
12 &amp;#8211; 10PM: Arts &amp;amp; Antiques Fair&lt;br /&gt;
12 &amp;#8211; 10PM: Carnival Midway&lt;br /&gt;
12 &amp;#8211; 10PM: Cooking Demonstrations&lt;br /&gt;
9:30PM &amp;#8211; 2:30AM: Pub Crawl&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;SOUTH STAGE AT CANIFF:&lt;br /&gt;
12PM: Opening Ceremonies&lt;br /&gt;
1PM: Tap Dancers&lt;br /&gt;
2:30PM: Tony Roney Comedy Show&lt;br /&gt;
4PM: Rocket Ray&lt;br /&gt;
5:30PM: Polka Floyd&lt;br /&gt;
7PM: The Luddites&lt;br /&gt;
8:30PM: HUSH&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;NORTH STAGE AT CASMERE:&lt;br /&gt;
12:30PM: Cloud Magic&lt;br /&gt;
2PM: Mike Hurtt &amp;amp; His Hound Hearts&lt;br /&gt;
3:30PM: Meadower&lt;br /&gt;
5PM: Six Shooter&lt;br /&gt;
7PM: Tim Mahe&lt;br /&gt;
9PM: Blank Canvas Detroit Fashion Show&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SUNDAY:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
12 &amp;#8211; 10PM: Arts &amp;amp; Antiques Fair&lt;br /&gt;
12 &amp;#8211; 10PM: Carnival Midway&lt;br /&gt;
12 &amp;#8211; 10PM: Cooking Demonstrations&lt;br /&gt;
2PM: Dudek&amp;#8217;s Pierogi Eating Contest&lt;br /&gt;
9:30PM &amp;#8211; 2:30AM: Pub Crawl&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;SOUTH STAGE AT CANIFF:&lt;br /&gt;
11AM: Polka Mass Big Daddy&lt;br /&gt;
12PM: Big Daddy &amp;amp; the La Dee Das&lt;br /&gt;
2PM: Pierogi Eating Contest&lt;br /&gt;
3:30PM: Kielbasa Kings&lt;br /&gt;
6:30PM: Howling Diablos&lt;br /&gt;
7PM: Polish Muslims&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;NORTH STAGE AT CASMERE:&lt;br /&gt;
12PM: Travelin&amp;#8217; Blues&lt;br /&gt;
1:30PM: Phantom Shakers&lt;br /&gt;
3PM: Battle Of The Bands&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MONDAY:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
8:30AM: Golab-K Fun Run 5K / 1 Mile&lt;br /&gt;
11:30AM: Hamt. Yacht Club Canoe Races&lt;br /&gt;
12PM: Polish Day Parade&lt;br /&gt;
12 &amp;#8211; 10PM: Arts &amp;amp; Antiques Fair&lt;br /&gt;
12 &amp;#8211; 10PM: Carnival Midway&lt;br /&gt;
12 &amp;#8211; 10PM: Cooking Demonstrations&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;SOUTH STAGE AT CANIFF:&lt;br /&gt;
3PM: Misty Blues&lt;br /&gt;
6PM: Danny D&lt;br /&gt;
8PM: Mitch Ryder&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;NORTH STAGE AT CASMERE:&lt;br /&gt;
3:30PM: Swinging Chopin&lt;br /&gt;
5PM: Night Mirror&lt;br /&gt;
6:30PM: The Harry Perry Band&lt;br /&gt;
8PM: The Fresh Tones&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;item_footer&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/hamtramck-labor-day-festival-2010-schedule&quot;&gt;Original post&lt;/a&gt; blogged on &lt;a href=&quot;http://b2evolution.net/&quot;&gt;b2evolution&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 2010 Labor Day Festival truly is "Handmade and Homegrown", the theme of the event this year. The volunteer organizers did an outstanding job of planning interesting things to see and do, including <a href="http://hamtownfest.com/Camptramck.html">urban camping in Veterans' Memorial Park</a>. Support the city; support the volunteers; support the festival. Buy a beer from the Hamtramck Police Reserves this weekend.</p>

<p><a href="http://defcode.com/wiki/images/2/21/LDF2010_1.jpg"_new"><img src="http://defcode.com/wiki/images/thumb/2/21/LDF2010_1.jpg/160px-LDF2010_1.jpg" hspace="4" vspace="4" border="1" /></a> <a href="http://defcode.com/wiki/images/c/c9/LDF2010_2.jpg"_new"><img src="http://defcode.com/wiki/images/thumb/c/c9/LDF2010_2.jpg/160px-LDF2010_2.jpg" hspace="4" vspace="4" border="1" /></a> </p>

<p>(click images for larger versions or visit <a href="http://hamtownfest.com/">the official festival website</a> for more information)</p>

<blockquote><p><strong>SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 4TH:</strong><br />
12 &#8211; 10PM: Arts &amp; Antiques Fair<br />
12 &#8211; 10PM: Carnival Midway<br />
12 &#8211; 10PM: Cooking Demonstrations<br />
9:30PM &#8211; 2:30AM: Pub Crawl</p>

<p>SOUTH STAGE AT CANIFF:<br />
12PM: Opening Ceremonies<br />
1PM: Tap Dancers<br />
2:30PM: Tony Roney Comedy Show<br />
4PM: Rocket Ray<br />
5:30PM: Polka Floyd<br />
7PM: The Luddites<br />
8:30PM: HUSH</p>

<p>NORTH STAGE AT CASMERE:<br />
12:30PM: Cloud Magic<br />
2PM: Mike Hurtt &amp; His Hound Hearts<br />
3:30PM: Meadower<br />
5PM: Six Shooter<br />
7PM: Tim Mahe<br />
9PM: Blank Canvas Detroit Fashion Show</p>

<p><strong>SUNDAY:</strong><br />
12 &#8211; 10PM: Arts &amp; Antiques Fair<br />
12 &#8211; 10PM: Carnival Midway<br />
12 &#8211; 10PM: Cooking Demonstrations<br />
2PM: Dudek&#8217;s Pierogi Eating Contest<br />
9:30PM &#8211; 2:30AM: Pub Crawl</p>

<p>SOUTH STAGE AT CANIFF:<br />
11AM: Polka Mass Big Daddy<br />
12PM: Big Daddy &amp; the La Dee Das<br />
2PM: Pierogi Eating Contest<br />
3:30PM: Kielbasa Kings<br />
6:30PM: Howling Diablos<br />
7PM: Polish Muslims</p>

<p>NORTH STAGE AT CASMERE:<br />
12PM: Travelin&#8217; Blues<br />
1:30PM: Phantom Shakers<br />
3PM: Battle Of The Bands</p>

<p><strong>MONDAY:</strong><br />
8:30AM: Golab-K Fun Run 5K / 1 Mile<br />
11:30AM: Hamt. Yacht Club Canoe Races<br />
12PM: Polish Day Parade<br />
12 &#8211; 10PM: Arts &amp; Antiques Fair<br />
12 &#8211; 10PM: Carnival Midway<br />
12 &#8211; 10PM: Cooking Demonstrations</p>

<p>SOUTH STAGE AT CANIFF:<br />
3PM: Misty Blues<br />
6PM: Danny D<br />
8PM: Mitch Ryder</p>

<p>NORTH STAGE AT CASMERE:<br />
3:30PM: Swinging Chopin<br />
5PM: Night Mirror<br />
6:30PM: The Harry Perry Band<br />
8PM: The Fresh Tones</p></blockquote><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/hamtramck-labor-day-festival-2010-schedule">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>City council 9/02/10: special meeting</title>
			<link>http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/city-council-9-02-10-special-meeting</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:07:11 +0000</pubDate>			<dc:creator>Hillary</dc:creator>
			<category domain="main">Hamtramck</category>
<category domain="alt">City Politics</category>			<guid isPermaLink="false">3598@http://hamtramckstar.com/</guid>
						<description>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;***Notice***&lt;br /&gt;
A Special Meeting of the Hamtramck City Council will occur on Thursday, September 2, 2010, 6:30 PM.  The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 3401 Evaline, Hamtramck, Michigan.  &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;PRELIMINARY MATTERS &lt;br /&gt;
1. Call to order &lt;br /&gt;
2. Roll call &lt;br /&gt;
3. Pledge of allegiance to the flag &lt;br /&gt;
4. Public Comments&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;SPECIAL BUSINESS&lt;br /&gt;
1. Resolution to hire M.A.D. Power as the electrical contractor for the Labor Day Festival.&lt;br /&gt;
2. Resolution to purchase bullet-proof vests for the Police Department&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;PUBLIC COMMENTS&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;ADJOURNMENT &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;NOTE: Anyone planning to attend the meeting who has need of special assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is asked to contact the city clerk&amp;#8217;s office at (313) 876-7700. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;item_footer&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/city-council-9-02-10-special-meeting&quot;&gt;Original post&lt;/a&gt; blogged on &lt;a href=&quot;http://b2evolution.net/&quot;&gt;b2evolution&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>***Notice***<br />
A Special Meeting of the Hamtramck City Council will occur on Thursday, September 2, 2010, 6:30 PM.  The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 3401 Evaline, Hamtramck, Michigan.  </p>

<p>PRELIMINARY MATTERS <br />
1. Call to order <br />
2. Roll call <br />
3. Pledge of allegiance to the flag <br />
4. Public Comments</p>

<p>SPECIAL BUSINESS<br />
1. Resolution to hire M.A.D. Power as the electrical contractor for the Labor Day Festival.<br />
2. Resolution to purchase bullet-proof vests for the Police Department</p>

<p>PUBLIC COMMENTS</p>

<p>ADJOURNMENT </p>

<p>NOTE: Anyone planning to attend the meeting who has need of special assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is asked to contact the city clerk&#8217;s office at (313) 876-7700. </p></blockquote><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/city-council-9-02-10-special-meeting">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Panic in Hamtramck VII - Sept.  2,3,4,5</title>
			<link>http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/panic-in-hamtramck-vii-sept-2-3-4-5</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:02:31 +0000</pubDate>			<dc:creator>Steven</dc:creator>
			<category domain="main">Music</category>
<category domain="alt">Bars</category>			<guid isPermaLink="false">3596@http://hamtramckstar.com/</guid>
						<description>&lt;p&gt;Celebrating their &lt;strong&gt;sixth&lt;/strong&gt; anniversary with a bang, there's live music all weekend at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.yelp.com/biz/painted-lady-lounge-hamtramck&quot;&gt;The Painted Lady&lt;/a&gt;.  &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Thursday, September 2&lt;br /&gt;
SUGARCOATS&lt;br /&gt;
TIMMY'S ORGANISM&lt;br /&gt;
THEE MUMMIES &lt;br /&gt;
DISPLAYS&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Friday, September 3&lt;br /&gt;
THE HENCHMEN&lt;br /&gt;
DAILY VOID&lt;br /&gt;
THE POTIONS&lt;br /&gt;
THE RADS&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Saturday, September 4&lt;br /&gt;
DRUID PERFUME&lt;br /&gt;
WIZZARD SLEEVE (AL)&lt;br /&gt;
PUFFY AREOLAS (OH)&lt;br /&gt;
THE PLASTIC BOYZ&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Sunday, September 5&lt;br /&gt;
BAD PARTY &lt;br /&gt;
TERMINAL GIRLS&lt;br /&gt;
TURN TO CRIME&lt;br /&gt;
HI SPEED DUBBING&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;item_footer&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/panic-in-hamtramck-vii-sept-2-3-4-5&quot;&gt;Original post&lt;/a&gt; blogged on &lt;a href=&quot;http://b2evolution.net/&quot;&gt;b2evolution&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Celebrating their <strong>sixth</strong> anniversary with a bang, there's live music all weekend at <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/painted-lady-lounge-hamtramck">The Painted Lady</a>.  </p>

<p>Thursday, September 2<br />
SUGARCOATS<br />
TIMMY'S ORGANISM<br />
THEE MUMMIES <br />
DISPLAYS</p>

<p>Friday, September 3<br />
THE HENCHMEN<br />
DAILY VOID<br />
THE POTIONS<br />
THE RADS</p>

<p>Saturday, September 4<br />
DRUID PERFUME<br />
WIZZARD SLEEVE (AL)<br />
PUFFY AREOLAS (OH)<br />
THE PLASTIC BOYZ</p>

<p>Sunday, September 5<br />
BAD PARTY <br />
TERMINAL GIRLS<br />
TURN TO CRIME<br />
HI SPEED DUBBING</p><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/panic-in-hamtramck-vii-sept-2-3-4-5">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Hamtramck City Council Audio: 8/24/10</title>
			<link>http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/hamtramck-city-council-audio-8-24-10</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:47:06 +0000</pubDate>			<dc:creator>Steven</dc:creator>
			<category domain="main">City Politics</category>			<guid isPermaLink="false">3595@http://hamtramckstar.com/</guid>
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			<title>2nd Annual Pre-Labor Day Cleaning</title>
			<link>http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/2nd-annual-pre-labor-day-cleaning</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:04:55 +0000</pubDate>			<dc:creator>Hillary</dc:creator>
			<category domain="alt">DIY</category>
<category domain="main">Hamtramck</category>			<guid isPermaLink="false">3594@http://hamtramckstar.com/</guid>
						<description>&lt;p&gt;Our neighborhood is sponsoring a clean-up:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2nd Annual Hamtramck Heights Pre-Labor Day Cleanup&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Saturday, August 28th, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Let's give our Labor Day visitors an old-fashioned Hamtramck welcome.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Our goal is to clean every residential street in one hour or less!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Meet at the corner of Sobieski and Commor for bags and gloves and mark your work area on the map.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you are unable to attend, you can help by keeping your area clean.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;em&gt;Sponsored by the Hamtramck Heights Neighborhood Association&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/blockquote&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We're planning to clean everything between Caniff and Carpenter, and Joseph Campau to Conant.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Even if you live in another Hamtramck neighborhood, will you donate just one hour of your time this weekend to cleaning your street? One person can pick up all the litter on a full city block in about 40 minutes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;item_footer&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/2nd-annual-pre-labor-day-cleaning&quot;&gt;Original post&lt;/a&gt; blogged on &lt;a href=&quot;http://b2evolution.net/&quot;&gt;b2evolution&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our neighborhood is sponsoring a clean-up:</p>

<blockquote><p><strong>2nd Annual Hamtramck Heights Pre-Labor Day Cleanup<br />
<br />
Saturday, August 28th, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. </strong></p>

<p>Let's give our Labor Day visitors an old-fashioned Hamtramck welcome.</p>

<p>Our goal is to clean every residential street in one hour or less!</p>

<p>Meet at the corner of Sobieski and Commor for bags and gloves and mark your work area on the map.</p>

<p>If you are unable to attend, you can help by keeping your area clean.<br />
<em>Sponsored by the Hamtramck Heights Neighborhood Association</em></p>
</blockquote>

<p>We're planning to clean everything between Caniff and Carpenter, and Joseph Campau to Conant.</p>

<p>Even if you live in another Hamtramck neighborhood, will you donate just one hour of your time this weekend to cleaning your street? One person can pick up all the litter on a full city block in about 40 minutes.</p><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/2nd-annual-pre-labor-day-cleaning">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Hamtramck High Alumni Varsity Club seeks members</title>
			<link>http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/hamtramck-high-alumni-varsity-club-seeks-members</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:04:07 +0000</pubDate>			<dc:creator>Hillary</dc:creator>
			<category domain="alt">Culture</category>
<category domain="main">Hamtramck</category>
<category domain="alt">History</category>			<guid isPermaLink="false">3593@http://hamtramckstar.com/</guid>
						<description>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;Re: Membership Drive for Hamtramck High Alumni Varsity Club&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Did you graduate from Hamtramck High School?&lt;br /&gt;
Did you earn an Athletic Varsity Letter? &lt;br /&gt;
Would you be willing to help fellow HHS Graduates?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In 1959, a group of Hamtramck High School graduates met to rekindle their friendships from high school. At this meeting it was proposed that this group should continue to meet, to form a common bond of fellowship, and keep the spirit of Hamtramck High School athletics alive. This group became known as the Hamtramck High Alumni Varsity Club, (H.H.A.V.C.).&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;From these meetings The Hamtramck High Alumni Varsity Club Scholarship Fund was formed. It is registered with the United States Internal Revenue Service as a 501-C3 non-profit organization, and as a Charitable Trust with the State of Michigan Office of Attorney General. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Since 1961, this group has awarded over $80,000.00 (eighty thousand dollars) to deserving Hamtramck High School Scholar Athletes.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We are in need of new membership to continue this great tradition.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please contact us with you&amp;#8217;re the following information:&lt;br /&gt;
Name, Address, Telephone&lt;br /&gt;
Year of Graduation&lt;br /&gt;
Varsity Athletic Letter earned in which sport(s)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Once we receive your applications we will contact you to set up a meeting.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Send Applications To:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Joe Renkiewicz				Ron Michals &lt;br /&gt;
5624 Clinton River Drive		29535 Palomino&lt;br /&gt;
Waterford, MI 48327			Warren, MI 48093&lt;br /&gt;
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>Re: Membership Drive for Hamtramck High Alumni Varsity Club</p>

<p><strong>Did you graduate from Hamtramck High School?<br />
Did you earn an Athletic Varsity Letter? <br />
Would you be willing to help fellow HHS Graduates?</strong></p>

<p>In 1959, a group of Hamtramck High School graduates met to rekindle their friendships from high school. At this meeting it was proposed that this group should continue to meet, to form a common bond of fellowship, and keep the spirit of Hamtramck High School athletics alive. This group became known as the Hamtramck High Alumni Varsity Club, (H.H.A.V.C.).</p>

<p>From these meetings The Hamtramck High Alumni Varsity Club Scholarship Fund was formed. It is registered with the United States Internal Revenue Service as a 501-C3 non-profit organization, and as a Charitable Trust with the State of Michigan Office of Attorney General. </p>

<p>Since 1961, this group has awarded over $80,000.00 (eighty thousand dollars) to deserving Hamtramck High School Scholar Athletes.</p>

<p>We are in need of new membership to continue this great tradition.</p>

<p>Please contact us with you&#8217;re the following information:<br />
Name, Address, Telephone<br />
Year of Graduation<br />
Varsity Athletic Letter earned in which sport(s)</p>

<p>Once we receive your applications we will contact you to set up a meeting.</p>

<p>Send Applications To:</p>

<p>Joe Renkiewicz				Ron Michals <br />
5624 Clinton River Drive		29535 Palomino<br />
Waterford, MI 48327			Warren, MI 48093<br />
<a href="http://hamtramckstar.commailto:joerenkiewicz@att.net">joerenkiewicz@att.net</a></p></blockquote><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/hamtramck-high-alumni-varsity-club-seeks-members">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>City council 8/24/10: agenda</title>
			<link>http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/city-council-8-24-10-agenda</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:33:43 +0000</pubDate>			<dc:creator>Hillary</dc:creator>
			<category domain="main">Hamtramck</category>
<category domain="alt">City Politics</category>			<guid isPermaLink="false">3592@http://hamtramckstar.com/</guid>
						<description>&lt;p&gt;PRELIMINARY MATTERS &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;1. Call to order &lt;br /&gt;
2. Roll call &lt;br /&gt;
3. Pledge of allegiance to the flag &lt;br /&gt;
4. Proclamations/presentations/recognitions&lt;br /&gt;
5. Public comments concerning agenda items&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;SECTION I:	CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The following items will be adopted on a single motion without discussion unless a councilmember requests separate consideration.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;1. City council meeting minutes-&lt;br /&gt;
a. Regular Meeting &amp;#8211; August 10, 2010.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;2. Correspondence&lt;br /&gt;
a. Letter from Mayor Majewski reappointing Ms. Renee Savage to the Hamtramck Library Board.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;3. RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION TO THE DURGA TEMPLE TO HOLD A PARADE ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2010 AT 6:00 PM.  Placed on the agenda by Councilmember Miah.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;4. RESOLUTION GRANTING A PAWNBROKER LICENSE TO GUS SHAMOONAT 2024 CANIFF (METRO PAWN SHOP).  The resolution allows one surety in the amount of $3,000 from a surety firm or insurance company licensed to do business in the state of Michigan.  Placed on the agenda by City Clerk Norris.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;SECTION II: NEW BUSINESS - Ordinance introductions and resolutions for initial consideration.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;1. FUND WARRANT LIST AND PAYROLL.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;2. RESOLUTION GIVING PERMISSION TO THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT TO OFFER RETIREES, ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS, AN OPTION TO RECEIVE CASH PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF INSURANCE COVERAGE CURRENTLY PROVIDED BY THE CITY.  Placed o the agenda by Finance Director Nazarko.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH THE CLEAN ENERGY COALITION FOR AN ENERGY STUDY AND ENERGY SAVING BUILDING CONSTRUCTION.  Placed on the agenda by DPW Director Ladd.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF HAMTRAMCK, MICHIGAN AND BOULEVARD &amp;amp; TRUMBULL TOWING, INC.  The contract provides for towing and storage services when called by the police department for damaged or abandoned vehicles.  Placed on the agenda by City Manager Cooper.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;5. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HAMTRAMCK AMENDING THE HAMTRAMCK ZONING ORDINANCE BY ADDING SECTION 13 TO ARTICLE IX, GENERAL PROVISION, TO PROVIDE FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES, THEIR LOCATION, DEFINITIONS, CONDITIONS AND STANDARDS, TO PROVIDE FOR REPEALER, AND EFFECTIVE DATE.  This is the first reading of an ordinance amending the Hamtramck Zoning Ordinance.  Placed on the agenda by Councilmember Jankowski.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;SECTION III:	OTHER ITEMS &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;1. City Manager&amp;#8217;s Report&lt;br /&gt;
2. Non-agenda items and other business &lt;br /&gt;
3. Public comments &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;ADJOURNMENT &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;NOTE: Anyone planning to attend the meeting who has need of special assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is asked to contact the city clerk&amp;#8217;s office at (313) 876-7700, 48 hours before the meeting.  Staff will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;item_footer&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/city-council-8-24-10-agenda&quot;&gt;Original post&lt;/a&gt; blogged on &lt;a href=&quot;http://b2evolution.net/&quot;&gt;b2evolution&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>PRELIMINARY MATTERS </p>

<p>1. Call to order <br />
2. Roll call <br />
3. Pledge of allegiance to the flag <br />
4. Proclamations/presentations/recognitions<br />
5. Public comments concerning agenda items</p>

<p>SECTION I:	CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS</p>

<p>The following items will be adopted on a single motion without discussion unless a councilmember requests separate consideration.</p>

<p>1. City council meeting minutes-<br />
a. Regular Meeting &#8211; August 10, 2010.</p>

<p>2. Correspondence<br />
a. Letter from Mayor Majewski reappointing Ms. Renee Savage to the Hamtramck Library Board.</p>

<p>3. RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION TO THE DURGA TEMPLE TO HOLD A PARADE ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2010 AT 6:00 PM.  Placed on the agenda by Councilmember Miah.</p>

<p>4. RESOLUTION GRANTING A PAWNBROKER LICENSE TO GUS SHAMOONAT 2024 CANIFF (METRO PAWN SHOP).  The resolution allows one surety in the amount of $3,000 from a surety firm or insurance company licensed to do business in the state of Michigan.  Placed on the agenda by City Clerk Norris.</p>

<p>SECTION II: NEW BUSINESS - Ordinance introductions and resolutions for initial consideration.</p>

<p>1. FUND WARRANT LIST AND PAYROLL.</p>

<p>2. RESOLUTION GIVING PERMISSION TO THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT TO OFFER RETIREES, ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS, AN OPTION TO RECEIVE CASH PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF INSURANCE COVERAGE CURRENTLY PROVIDED BY THE CITY.  Placed o the agenda by Finance Director Nazarko.</p>

<p>3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH THE CLEAN ENERGY COALITION FOR AN ENERGY STUDY AND ENERGY SAVING BUILDING CONSTRUCTION.  Placed on the agenda by DPW Director Ladd.</p>

<p>4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF HAMTRAMCK, MICHIGAN AND BOULEVARD &amp; TRUMBULL TOWING, INC.  The contract provides for towing and storage services when called by the police department for damaged or abandoned vehicles.  Placed on the agenda by City Manager Cooper.</p>

<p>5. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HAMTRAMCK AMENDING THE HAMTRAMCK ZONING ORDINANCE BY ADDING SECTION 13 TO ARTICLE IX, GENERAL PROVISION, TO PROVIDE FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES, THEIR LOCATION, DEFINITIONS, CONDITIONS AND STANDARDS, TO PROVIDE FOR REPEALER, AND EFFECTIVE DATE.  This is the first reading of an ordinance amending the Hamtramck Zoning Ordinance.  Placed on the agenda by Councilmember Jankowski.</p>

<p>SECTION III:	OTHER ITEMS </p>

<p>1. City Manager&#8217;s Report<br />
2. Non-agenda items and other business <br />
3. Public comments </p>

<p>ADJOURNMENT </p>

<p>NOTE: Anyone planning to attend the meeting who has need of special assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is asked to contact the city clerk&#8217;s office at (313) 876-7700, 48 hours before the meeting.  Staff will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements.</p><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/city-council-8-24-10-agenda">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>City council 8/17/10: CDBG work session</title>
			<link>http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/city-council-8-17-10-cdbg-work-session</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:56:44 +0000</pubDate>			<dc:creator>Hillary</dc:creator>
			<category domain="main">Hamtramck</category>
<category domain="alt">City Politics</category>			<guid isPermaLink="false">3590@http://hamtramckstar.com/</guid>
						<description>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;***Notice***&lt;br /&gt;
The Hamtramck City Council will hold a Work Session on Tuesday, August 17, 6:30 PM.  The meeting will be held in the 3rd Floor Conference Room of City Hall, 3401 Evaline, Hamtramck, Michigan.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;WORK SESSION DISCUSSION TOPICS&lt;br /&gt;
1. Discussion regarding 2010 CDBG Funding and Allocations.&lt;br /&gt;
2. General Discussion.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please Note: No votes may be taken at a City Council Work Session.  These sessions are strictly to present and discuss information.  &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;NOTE: Anyone planning to attend the meeting who has need of special assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is asked to contact the city clerk&amp;#8217;s office at (313) 876-7700. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;item_footer&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/city-council-8-17-10-cdbg-work-session&quot;&gt;Original post&lt;/a&gt; blogged on &lt;a href=&quot;http://b2evolution.net/&quot;&gt;b2evolution&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>***Notice***<br />
The Hamtramck City Council will hold a Work Session on Tuesday, August 17, 6:30 PM.  The meeting will be held in the 3rd Floor Conference Room of City Hall, 3401 Evaline, Hamtramck, Michigan.</p>

<p>WORK SESSION DISCUSSION TOPICS<br />
1. Discussion regarding 2010 CDBG Funding and Allocations.<br />
2. General Discussion.</p>

<p>Please Note: No votes may be taken at a City Council Work Session.  These sessions are strictly to present and discuss information.  </p>

<p>NOTE: Anyone planning to attend the meeting who has need of special assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is asked to contact the city clerk&#8217;s office at (313) 876-7700. </p></blockquote><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/city-council-8-17-10-cdbg-work-session">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Hamtramck City Council Audio: 8/10/10</title>
			<link>http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/hamtramck-city-council-audio-8-10-10</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:25:29 +0000</pubDate>			<dc:creator>Steven</dc:creator>
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			<title>City council 8/10/10: agenda</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:12:13 +0000</pubDate>			<dc:creator>Hillary</dc:creator>
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						<description>&lt;p&gt;PRELIMINARY MATTERS &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;1. Call to order &lt;br /&gt;
2. Roll call &lt;br /&gt;
3. Pledge of allegiance to the flag &lt;br /&gt;
4. Proclamations/presentations/recognitions&lt;br /&gt;
a. Labor Day Festival Request &amp;#8211; Festival Planning Committee.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;5. Public comments concerning agenda items &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;SECTION I: PUBLIC HEARINGS&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;1. OBJECTIVES AND POSSIBLE USES FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS USING 2010 FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Pursuant to federal guidelines, the City of Hamtramck is announcing its objectives and possible uses for development projects using federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding.  The City&amp;#8217;s allocation for 2010 is approximately $394,000.01.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;POTENTIAL PROJECTS:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Repayment of Jos. Campau Section 108 Loan  $83,571.49&lt;br /&gt;
Repayment of Grand Haven/Dyar Section 108 Loan	$90,184.29&lt;br /&gt;
Downtown Fa&amp;#231;ade Improvement  $70,660.14&lt;br /&gt;
Administration	$39,271.15&lt;br /&gt;
Countywide Housing Rehabilitation $32,000.00&lt;br /&gt;
Business Start-Up Grant	S $51,185.81&lt;br /&gt;
Business Start-Up Workshops/Training $  8,755.07&lt;br /&gt;
Code Enforcement  $17,372.06&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;SECTION II:	CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The following items will be adopted on a single motion without discussion unless a councilmember requests separate consideration.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;1. City council meeting minutes-&lt;br /&gt;
a. Regular Meeting &amp;#8211; July 27, 2010.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;2. Correspondence&lt;br /&gt;
a. Letter to council from Ian Perrotta requesting permission to use Veteran&amp;#8217;s Park for camping during the Labor Day Festival.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;3. RESOLUTION APPOINTING JENNIFER PEARSON TO THE HAMTRAMCK RECYCLING COMMISSION FOR A TERM EXPIRING 12-1-2011.  The appointment replaces a member who has resigned.  Placed on the agenda by Councilmember Stackpoole.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;SECTION III: 	NEW BUSINESS - Ordinance introductions and resolutions for initial consideration. 	&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;1. FUND WARRANT LIST AND PAYROLL.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;2. DISCUSSION - regarding the financial condition of the City.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;3. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2010 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS APPLICATION.  Placed on the agenda by CED Director Friedmann.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF 800 MHZ RADIOS FOR THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS.  Placed on the agenda by City Manager Cooper.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;5. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE 2010 LABOR DAY FESTIVAL, IDENTIFYING THE FESTIVAL AS A CITY EVENT AND MAKING THE CITY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL COSTS NOT COVERED BY FUND RAISING OR REVENUES GENERATED BY THE FESTIVAL. Placed on the agenda by City Manager Cooper.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;6. RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION TO USE VETERAN&amp;#8217;S PARK FOR CAMPING DURING THE LABOR DAY FESTIVAL.  Placed on the agenda by Councilmember Stackpoole.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;7. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLACING OF A QUESTION ON THE NOVEMBER 2010 BALLOT AMMENDING THE CITY CHARTER SECTION 9-04, CHANGING THE CITY CLERK FROM BEING APPOINTED BY, AND RESPONSIBLE TO THE CITY MANAGER, TO HAVING THE CITY CLERK BEING APPOINTED BY, AND RESPONSIBLE TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL.  Placed on the agenda by Councilmember Gordon.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;8. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLACING OF A QUESTION ON THE NOVEMBER 2010 BALLOT AMMENDING THE CITY CHARTER SECTION 9-08, CHANGING THE CITY TREASURER FROM BEING APPOINTED BY, AND RESPONSIBLE TO THE CITY MANAGER, TO HAVING THE CITY TREASURER BEING APPOINTED BY, AND RESPONSIBLE TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL.  Placed on the agenda by Councilmember Gordon.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;SECTION III:	OTHER ITEMS &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;1. City Manager&amp;#8217;s Report&lt;br /&gt;
2. Non-agenda items and other business &lt;br /&gt;
3. Public comments &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;SECTION IV: CLOSED SESSION&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The council will discuss pending litigation regarding the city.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;ADJOURNMENT &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;NOTE: Anyone planning to attend the meeting who has need of special assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is asked to contact the city clerk&amp;#8217;s office at (313) 876-7700, 48 hours before the meeting.  Staff will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;item_footer&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/city-council-8-10-10-agenda&quot;&gt;Original post&lt;/a&gt; blogged on &lt;a href=&quot;http://b2evolution.net/&quot;&gt;b2evolution&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>PRELIMINARY MATTERS </p>

<p>1. Call to order <br />
2. Roll call <br />
3. Pledge of allegiance to the flag <br />
4. Proclamations/presentations/recognitions<br />
a. Labor Day Festival Request &#8211; Festival Planning Committee.</p>

<p>5. Public comments concerning agenda items </p>

<p>SECTION I: PUBLIC HEARINGS</p>

<p>1. OBJECTIVES AND POSSIBLE USES FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS USING 2010 FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING </p>

<p>Pursuant to federal guidelines, the City of Hamtramck is announcing its objectives and possible uses for development projects using federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding.  The City&#8217;s allocation for 2010 is approximately $394,000.01.</p>

<p>POTENTIAL PROJECTS:</p>

<p>Repayment of Jos. Campau Section 108 Loan  $83,571.49<br />
Repayment of Grand Haven/Dyar Section 108 Loan	$90,184.29<br />
Downtown Fa&#231;ade Improvement  $70,660.14<br />
Administration	$39,271.15<br />
Countywide Housing Rehabilitation $32,000.00<br />
Business Start-Up Grant	S $51,185.81<br />
Business Start-Up Workshops/Training $  8,755.07<br />
Code Enforcement  $17,372.06</p>

<p>SECTION II:	CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS</p>

<p>The following items will be adopted on a single motion without discussion unless a councilmember requests separate consideration.</p>

<p>1. City council meeting minutes-<br />
a. Regular Meeting &#8211; July 27, 2010.</p>

<p>2. Correspondence<br />
a. Letter to council from Ian Perrotta requesting permission to use Veteran&#8217;s Park for camping during the Labor Day Festival.</p>

<p>3. RESOLUTION APPOINTING JENNIFER PEARSON TO THE HAMTRAMCK RECYCLING COMMISSION FOR A TERM EXPIRING 12-1-2011.  The appointment replaces a member who has resigned.  Placed on the agenda by Councilmember Stackpoole.</p>

<p>SECTION III: 	NEW BUSINESS - Ordinance introductions and resolutions for initial consideration. 	</p>

<p>1. FUND WARRANT LIST AND PAYROLL.</p>

<p>2. DISCUSSION - regarding the financial condition of the City.</p>

<p>3. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2010 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS APPLICATION.  Placed on the agenda by CED Director Friedmann.</p>

<p>4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF 800 MHZ RADIOS FOR THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS.  Placed on the agenda by City Manager Cooper.</p>

<p>5. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE 2010 LABOR DAY FESTIVAL, IDENTIFYING THE FESTIVAL AS A CITY EVENT AND MAKING THE CITY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL COSTS NOT COVERED BY FUND RAISING OR REVENUES GENERATED BY THE FESTIVAL. Placed on the agenda by City Manager Cooper.</p>

<p>6. RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION TO USE VETERAN&#8217;S PARK FOR CAMPING DURING THE LABOR DAY FESTIVAL.  Placed on the agenda by Councilmember Stackpoole.</p>

<p>7. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLACING OF A QUESTION ON THE NOVEMBER 2010 BALLOT AMMENDING THE CITY CHARTER SECTION 9-04, CHANGING THE CITY CLERK FROM BEING APPOINTED BY, AND RESPONSIBLE TO THE CITY MANAGER, TO HAVING THE CITY CLERK BEING APPOINTED BY, AND RESPONSIBLE TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL.  Placed on the agenda by Councilmember Gordon.</p>

<p>8. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLACING OF A QUESTION ON THE NOVEMBER 2010 BALLOT AMMENDING THE CITY CHARTER SECTION 9-08, CHANGING THE CITY TREASURER FROM BEING APPOINTED BY, AND RESPONSIBLE TO THE CITY MANAGER, TO HAVING THE CITY TREASURER BEING APPOINTED BY, AND RESPONSIBLE TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL.  Placed on the agenda by Councilmember Gordon.</p>

<p>SECTION III:	OTHER ITEMS </p>

<p>1. City Manager&#8217;s Report<br />
2. Non-agenda items and other business <br />
3. Public comments </p>

<p>SECTION IV: CLOSED SESSION</p>

<p>The council will discuss pending litigation regarding the city.</p>

<p>ADJOURNMENT </p>

<p>NOTE: Anyone planning to attend the meeting who has need of special assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is asked to contact the city clerk&#8217;s office at (313) 876-7700, 48 hours before the meeting.  Staff will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements.</p><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/city-council-8-10-10-agenda">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>2010 Primary Election results</title>
			<link>http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/2010-primary-election-results</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:29:40 +0000</pubDate>			<dc:creator>Hillary</dc:creator>
			<category domain="main">Hamtramck</category>
<category domain="alt">City Politics</category>			<guid isPermaLink="false">3583@http://hamtramckstar.com/</guid>
						<description>&lt;p&gt;From the Hamtramck City Clerk's office, &lt;a href=&quot;http://defcode.com/wiki/images/a/a0/2010primary.PDF&quot;&gt;here are the vote totals for Hamtramck only&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;item_footer&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/2010-primary-election-results&quot;&gt;Original post&lt;/a&gt; blogged on &lt;a href=&quot;http://b2evolution.net/&quot;&gt;b2evolution&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From the Hamtramck City Clerk's office, <a href="http://defcode.com/wiki/images/a/a0/2010primary.PDF">here are the vote totals for Hamtramck only</a>.</p><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://hamtramckstar.com/index.php/2010-primary-election-results">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div>]]></content:encoded>
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