We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

WSSC Committee Meeting

Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2000
Time: 7:00PM EDT (GMT-04:00)

Note: This meeting was changed (originally scheduled for August
23rd).

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

CDC Meeting

Date: Tuesday, August 29, 2000
Time: 7:45PM EDT (GMT-04:00)

CDC Meeting

Announcement:  Hyattsville Citizens Announce Meetings to Create CDC

A group of City of Hyattsville residents have met and agreed to form a
Community Development Corporation (CDC) to work on economic development and
revitalization in Hyattsville, with an emphasis on the arts (visual,
performing, graphics, design).  Residents of the City of Hyattsville who are
committed to development that will revitalize the community and are
interested in working for this goal are invited to join the group.

A CDC is a non-profit organization that identifies priorities for
development
and can work with government and other agencies to get outside developers,
develop and receive funding for projects, and bring community-desired
development into being.  It is independent of city government, although the
group expects to work closely with it.  There are many sources of funding
for
development that are only available to non-profit organizations.

The group will continue meeting to discuss by-laws and incorporation and to
develop specific projects at 7:30 p.m. on August 29, September 12 and
September 26 in the Hyattsville Municipal Building (4310 Gallatin St.)

The group expects to meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.
For additional information, contact Lisa Walker (301/779-7944;
lwalker510@...).

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

WSSC Committee Meeting

Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2000
Time: 7:00PM EDT (GMT-04:00)

Family Night Out
Free Film Festival
THE ROAD TO EL DORADO (PG)
Friday, August 25, 7:00 P.M.
4310 Gallatin Street
Hyattsville Municipal Bldg.
For more info call 301-985-5020

City of Hyattsville BLOOD DRIVE
Friday, September 8, 2000
9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
4310 Gallatin Street
Hyattsville Municipal Bldg.
To schedule your life saving appointment, call 301-985-5000

Community Policing Academy presents

PARTNERS - Patrol Officers and Citizens

Co-hosted by the Hyattsville Police Department
December 12th & 13th, 2000
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Hyattsville Municipal Building
4310 Gallatin Street
Hyattsville, Maryland  20781

Community policing is a philosophy that promotes and supports strategies to address and reduce the crime, fear, and neighborhood concerns through problem solving tactics and quality partnerships.  A fundamental shift from traditional reactive policing, community policing stresses collaboration, prevention, traditional approaches, and analysis as problem solving tools.  This program will answer the following questions and more.

*    What are the core components of community policing and how do they apply to solving problems in neighborhoods and business districts?

*       What are the characteristics of quality partnerships?

*       How can citizens and police interact to improve the quality of life in neighborhoods?

*      How do community and police leaders get beyond the short-term to achieve a lasting solution to community problems?


This is a pre-paid program of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Community Policing Institute and is a part of an ongoing series of programs designed to improve and strengthen communities.  Registration is limited, call 301-985-5084 or 301-985-5063.

The City of Hyattsville and the State Department of Assessments & Taxation
conducted a workshop on Homeowners’ Property Tax Credits and Renters’ Tax
Credits.  If you missed this workshop, it will be re-broadcast on Cable
Channel 10B on Wednesday, August 23 and Wednesday, August 30 at 7:00 p.m.
If you would like additional information call the State Department of
Assessments & Taxation at 1-800-944-7403 to request a pamphlet, an
application, or to ask questions.

The City of Hyattsville is seeking candidates for the following full-time
and part-time positions:

Auto Mechanic
Crew Leader
Office Assistant
    - Department of Public Works
    - Code Enforcement Department
CDL Driver
Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk
Assistant City Administrator
Administrative Support II

The City of Hyattsville offers competitive salaries with great benefits,
including health insurance and paid vacation.  For additional information
and to obtain an application, please call 301-985-5000.  A completed
employment application is required. E.O.E.

Instructors wanted:
The City of Hyattsville Recreation Department is organizing classes for the
Fall and is in need of instructors. If you have a specialty and a desire to
teach, give the Department a call at 301-985-5020.

Construction Worker:
Salary $20/hr DOQ.  Works on an as-needed basis.  Hrs/wk vary dep. On const.
Activity.  Technical field insp. To ensure compliance with eng’g stds and
specs for City’s road imprvt and resurfacing prog.  Prepares cost est. and
coord. Contractors’ field operation.  Req. min. of 5 yrs of exp in const.
Insp/mgmt and knowledge of PMS.  P.C. exp. A plus.  No benefits.  Preferred
deadline: 5pm Mon. Aug 25.

Drivers Wanted:
3 CDL Driver positions available for DPW, in sanitation and streets
divisions.  Deadline: 5pm Mon. Aug 25.

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Planning Committee Meeting

Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2000
Time: 7:30PM EDT (GMT-04:00)

WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
HYATTSVILLE, MARYLAND

July 24, 2000

Mayor Robert W. Armentrout called the meeting of the Council to order at
7:35 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville,
Maryland.

Roll call was answered by Mayor Robert W. Armentrout, Council President
Lucille Brogden, Council Vice President Pat Smith, Council Members Anna
Frankle, Doug Dudrow, Lisa Walker, Ruth Ann Frazier and Christopher Currie.
Absent were Council Members Scott Wilson, Paula Perry and Jeremiah
Harrington.

Also present were the City Administrator, Chief of Police, Director of
Public Works, Director of Recreation, Supervisor of Code Enforcement, City
Attorney, City Treasurer and the City Clerk.

PRESENTATIONS:
Ms. Kathy Chase, Regional Property Manager, and Ms. Michelle Wright, On-site
Property Manager for the Kirkwood Apartments, requested exemption from the
gate requirement and permission to install three sided dumpster enclosures
throughout the Kirkwood Apartment complex. Mayor Armentrout recommended that
a task force composed of Ward 5 Council Members, Code Enforcement officials,
Code Enforcement Advisory Board members and City staff consider the issue
and make a recommendation to the Council.  Sergeant Hampton would coordinate
the meeting.

Mr. Frank Bigdeli, Director of Public Works, presented the Pavement
Management Plan.  He overviewed the status of the streets, utility work in
the City and a map showing planned resurfacing.  He reported that the City
would continue to investigate grants to pay for road and sidewalk
improvements.  He was investigating County contracts, with work planned to
begin in the Fall of 2000.  The entire amount allocated and available for
streets in FY 2001 would be spent in the Fall of 2000.  There was discussion
about providing notice to residents.

Mr. Mark Ferguson, Vice Chair of the Planning Committee, asked the Council
to consider a resolution authorizing the Planning Committee to initiate
discussions with the State Highway Administration concerning options to make
Route 1 more pedestrian friendly.

ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS:
City Administrator, Elaine Murphy, reminded the Council of a tax credit
workshop, a presentation by the Osprey Group, and the grant application
deadline.  She described a tour conducted by the EDC and SBA focused on
development in Prince George’s County.

Code Enforcement Supervisor, Jerry Hampton, reported of an increase in the
number of vehicles cited under the junked vehicle ordinance.  He reported of
a positive safety hazard inspection report received from LGIT.

Director of Recreation, Phil Hager, noted that transportation was available
for the tax credit workshop.  The Magruder Park Teen Club was defeated by
the Police Department in a basketball game, and a rematch was scheduled.  He
provided information on summer playgrounds, after school programs in the
Fall and a splash party in August.  Mayor Armentrout reported on a meeting
with a citizen concerning the City’s bus service, and noted that a survey
would be distributed to determine how to better serve the residents of
Hyattsville.

Director of Public Works, Frank Bigdeli, informed the Council that he had
received design plans for Route 1 improvements which would be forwarded to
the State for coordination.  He reported details of a design review meeting
with Nolan Associations on August 1.

Chief of Police, Doug Holland, noted a change in regulations allowing 60
days for tag registration for out-of-state vehicles.  He reported on
meetings with Brentwood and North Brentwood concerning contractual police
services.

Chief Holland provided information of an incident resulting in the injury of
Sergeant Gary Blakes, who was recuperating after surgery to repair torn leg
ligaments.  A full recovery was anticipated.  Council President Brogden
commended the Police Department for their efforts in recovering stolen
master car keys, and noted that the news coverage was positive for the City.

ACTION ITEMS:
Council President Brogden moved that the Mayor and Council authorize the
Hyattsville Planning Committee, in cooperation with City staff, to explore
and promote with the State Highway Administration road narrowing, utility
relocation, and other pedestrian friendly design options for the Route 1
corridor through the City of Hyattsville.  The motion carried, unanimously.

Council Member Currie moved that the Mayor and Council send a letter to the
board of appeals posing no objection to variance V-69-00 concerning front
yard set back requirements at 3926 Crittenden Street.  The motion carried,
unanimously.

Council Vice President Smith moved that the Mayor and Council award a
contract to McConkey & Kane General Contractors for replacement of the roof
on the DPW garage overhang in the amount of $26,635 and appropriate $26,635
for the project from the general fund.  The motion carried, unanimously.

Council Member Walker moved that the Mayor and Council approve a
supplemental appropriation of  $10,000 to provide matching funds for the
CARE program.  She noted that on March 20, 2000, the Council had approved a
supplemental appropriation of $10,000 designated to provide matching funds
for this program.  The money was not spent in FY 2000 and had reverted to
the general fund.  The motion carried, unanimously.

Council Member Frankle moved that the Mayor and Council adopt the following
policy: that Committee Chairpersons have the authority to remove members
after three consecutive unexcused absences, an unexcused absence being
defined as missing a meeting without having contacted a Committee officer 48
hours in advance of the meeting and indicating a reason for being absent,
and that the Committee Chair provide feedback to the Mayor about inactive
members who have missed three consecutive meetings so that the Mayor can
then initiate a process to fill the vacancies.  The motion was amended to
strike “48 hours in advance.”  The motion carried, unanimously.

Council Member Currie moved that the Mayor and Council authorize the
following changes to the Planning Committee: reduction of the number of
official Ward representatives from three to two per Ward with each Ward
representative having residency within his/her Ward, allow for the
appointment of at-large, voting members by the Mayor with the approval of
Council, (such as business owners, planners, architects, developers,
government officials and others with special interest or expertise in the
Committee's business, provided that such members have either residency or
business/property affiliations within the City limits, Ward representatives
shall always constitute a majority of the Committee's voting membership,)
and approve the designation of Tim Taylor and Bill Machen as at-large
representatives.

Mr. Marshall, of 6000 37th Avenue, expressed his reservation for reducing
the size of the committee. Planning Committee Chairperson Carter Brandon
supported the recommendation.  The motion carried, unanimously.

Council Member Frankle moved that the Mayor and Council adopt Hyattsville
Resolution 2000-07 expressing support of the Neighborhood Action Unit Grant
submitted by the Hyattsville Business Association (HBA) and the Hyattsville
Preservation Association (HPA).  There was discussion about items in the
grant including the business directory, graffiti control, coordination of
initiatives, the desire to have historical markers throughout the City, and
a focus of revitalization for the entire City, rather that one area.  The
resolution was amended to address “revitalization of Hyattsville.”

Ms. Murphy commented that there were three commercial areas in the City and
suggested that this funding opportunity be focused on Route 1.  She noted,
however, that the business directory would include the entire City.  These
funds would be geared to leverage and promote the CARE area.  She reviewed
other improvements affecting the other two commercial areas.  She noted that
much of the in-kind assistance from the City would be accomplished using
currently budgeted funds.

Council Member Walker suggested that the proposed banners carry a double
logo, one for the City, and one identifying the commercial area.  Council
Member Currie encouraged coordination of projects undertaken by various
Departments and Committees.  The grant would be administered by the
Hyattsville Preservation Association.  The motion carried, with Council
Member Brogden abstaining.

Council Member Currie asked that the resolution concerning the Willoughby
issue be tabled due to the pending status of the court case.

Council Member Currie moved that the City of Hyattsville support a community
fundraiser planned for the three honorees, Doug Dudrow, David Levy and
William Haynes and that the City provide publicity and no-cost support
(e.g., use of tables and chairs) for the fundraising event.

City Attorney, Lance Billingsley, expressed concern of the precedent being
established and public policy of using tax-payers dollars to provide
services to promote individuals.  He suggested that if the use of City
facilities and/or property was allowed, that the community activism be
lauded.

Council Member Currie amended the motion to state that the City express its
support of the community activism of the three defendants, Doug Dudrow,
David Levy and William Haynes, in recognition of their efforts to alleviate
neighborhood blight and that the City provide publicity and no cost support
for a community fundraising event.  The motion carried, with Council Members
Dudrow abstaining.

COUNCIL DIALOGUE:
The discussion of City priorities was postponed until the next Work Session.
The Council was asked to provide comments on the tree maintenance contract.

Council Member Walker moved that the City waive the room rental fee for an
event honoring the Prince George’s County Volunteer Coordinators Association
in September.  The motion carried, unanimously.

The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
	 HYATTSVILLE, MARYLAND

July 17, 2000

Mayor Robert W. Armentrout called the Council Meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
in the Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville, Maryland.

Roll call was answered by Mayor Robert W. Armentrout, Council President
Lucille Brogden, Council Vice President Pat Smith, Council Members Anna
Frankle, Doug Dudrow, Lisa Walker, Ruth Ann Frazier, Christopher Currie, and
Jeremiah Harrington. Absent were Council Members Scott Wilson and Paula
Perry.

Also present were the City Administrator, Chief of Police, Director of
Public Works, City Treasurer, Supervisor of Code Enforcement, City Clerk and
the City Attorney.

PRESENTATIONS:
Mr. Dian Oglesby, Director of the Langworthy Group Home located at 4109
Queensbury Road, summarized the program offered at their facility housing up
to nine youth ages 12 to 18 years.  There was discussion about resident
involvement in the community including adopting a park, the teen club, a
tutoring program, community service projects and participation by the Police
Department.  Mr. Oglesby was complimented by the Mayor, Council and Chief
for his cooperation and understanding.

Mayor Armentrout recognized Department of Public Works employees Sam Hodge,
Izell Moore, Louis Montague for their assistance to a resident in distress.

Mayor Armentrout issued the Oath of Office to Antonio F. Guerreiro, Patrick
Michael O’Hagan, Keith Andrew Richard Powell, and Ronald Andrew James Santos
for the office of Police Officer.

HEARING OF CITIZENS:
Mr. Paul Savage, of 5003 36th Avenue, expressed concern about the condition
of the streets, newspaper delivery and illegal parking in front of the West
Hyattsville Post Office.

Mr. Raymond Collier, of 3005 Jamestown Road, expressed concern about parking
issues and noise in the Queens Chapel Town Center, and speeding on Jamestown
Road.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Council President Brogden moved that the Mayor and Council approve minutes
of the Council Meeting of June 5, 2000 and the Special Meeting of June 19,
2000.  The motion carried, unanimously.

PAYMENT OF BILLS:
Council Vice President Smith moved that the bills, having been reviewed by
the City Treasurer, Department Heads, and Members of the Council, be paid
from designated funds.   The motion carried, unanimously.

CITY STAFF REPORTS:
City Administrator, Elaine Murphy, asked the Council to work on the list of
City priorities to be discussed at the next Work Session.

Chief of Police, Douglas Holland, summarized an incident in which Sergeant
Gary Blakes sustained a severe knee injury.  He distributed June crime
statistics.  He gave details of a basketball game between the Teen Club and
the Police Department, and a crime watch meeting in September.  He updated
the Council on the out-of-state tag enforcement program.

Council President Brogden suggested that the issue of parking meters in the
Queens Chapel Town Center be addressed at a Work Session.

Director of Public Works, Frank Bigdeli, reported on the bidding process for
the roof at the compound.

Supervisor of Code Enforcement, Jerry Hampton, reported of weekend
enforcement efforts focused on unregistered vehicles and yard sale permits.
He noted that all officers were now equipped with digital cameras.  There
was discussion about better communication with the Police Department
concerning the parking on unpaved surfaces ordinance.  Sergeant Hampton
updated the Council on the status of the municipal infraction court case.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
There was no unfinished business to go before the Council.

NEW BUSINESS:
Council President Brogden moved that the Mayor and Council approve the
Consent Agenda, which included authorization for the street closure of the
6200 block of 43rd Street between East West Highway and Queensbury Road, on
Saturday, July 22, 2000 from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., with an alternative
date of July 29, 2000, and approval of a 30 day extension for a vehicle
violation at 4231 Madison Street until August 10, 2000.  The motion carried,
unanimously.

Council Member Frazier moved that the Mayor and Council adopt the Smoking
Cessation Program, amending paragraph I Section 2 of the Employee Personnel
Manual, and including details of the program as “Appendix H.” The motion
carried, unanimously.

Council President Brogden moved that the Mayor and Council send a letter of
support for Commission 2000, as recommended by the Planning Committee.  The
motion carried, unanimously.

Council Member Frazier moved that the Mayor and Council send a letter of
intent to Culver Amherst LLC to enter into an agreement for bus shelters in
one year if other financing for bus shelters could be obtained.   The motion
failed, with Council Members Harrington, Walker, Frankle, Currie and Dudrow
voting in favor, and Council Members Frazier, Smith and Brogden voting in
opposition.

Council Member Frankle moved that the Mayor and Council appoint Bill Wilson
of 3902 Livingston Street to the WSSC Committee.  The motion carried,
unanimously.

COUNCIL DIALOGUE:
Council Member Dudrow asked the Council to put the Bus Shelter issue on a
Work Session agenda.  There was discussion about alternative sources, and
Mr. Bigdeli stated that he was working with WMATA to determine installation
criteria and curb cut obligation.  There was discussion about the City of
Greenbelt who had built their own shelters, the status of the amended
contract, and the philanthropic opportunity for donations.

Mayor Armentrout encouraged support of legislation focused on undergrounding
utilities and reviewed Greenbelt’s legislative initiatives.  There was
discussion about legislative initiative requesting a percent of sales tax
revenue be allocated to municipalities, and utility pole licensing
requirements.

COMMUNITY NOTICES:
Council Member Walker reported that Mr. Bill Ritter had been installed as
Principal of Northwestern High School, and encouraged a function be hosted
in September.

The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
HYATTSVILLE, MARYLAND

July 10, 2000

Mayor Robert W. Armentrout called the meeting of the Council to order at
7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville,
Maryland.

Roll call was answered by Mayor Robert W. Armentrout, Council President
Lucille Brogden, Council Vice President Pat Smith, Council Members Anna
Frankle, Scott Wilson, Doug Dudrow, Lisa Walker, Ruth Ann Frazier,
Christopher Currie, Paula Perry and Jeremiah Harrington.

Also present were the City Administrator, Chief of Police, Director of
Public Works, Director of Recreation, Supervisor of Code Enforcement, City
Attorney, City Treasurer and the City Clerk.

PRESENTATIONS:
Residents Karen Awkward of 4207 Queensbury Road, Joe Murphy of 4207
Queensbury Road and Karen Ridell of 6116 42nd Place, summarized parking
concerns in their area and asked the City for assistance in dealing with
parking and other safety and personal property issues.

Ms. Smail, of 31st Avenue, thanked Ward 4 Council Members for their work.
She encouraged evening and weekend enforcement of Code violations and
suggested bilingual brochures informing residents of City laws.

Mr. Mark Ferguson, Vice Chair of the Planning Committee reviewed the
Commission 2000 report and offered a draft letter of support for
consideration by the Council.  The Planning Committee endorsed the Council’s
support of the Gateway Arts District and encouraged staff resources to
explore funding and grant opportunities.  He reported that the strategic
planning process had begun, encouraged volunteers to assist with asset
information gathering, and noted the investigation of Mixed Use Town Center
zoning.   The Planning Committee was working on residential design standards
with criteria that the County could administer.  He reviewed results of a
survey posed to residents by the Planning Committee.

Mayor Armentrout encouraged the Planning Committee to investigate recycling
issues, and the Mayor and Council thanked the members for the quality and
quantity of work, and for their creative solutions.

ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS:
City Administrator, Elaine Murphy, informed the Council of a debriefing
concerning the tax credit program, and noted that the City had been
encouraged to re-apply.  She reported of work on a list of projects
undertaken in the City, and encouraged the Council’s assistance in assigning
priorities.

Code Enforcement Supervisor, Jerry Hampton, reported of concentration on
unregistered vehicles and clean lot violations, with inspectors working
weekends to address issues such as yard sale permits.  He reported that all
issues had been resolved concerning Special Exception 4354.  LGIT had
conducted an annual hazard evaluation survey with favorable results for the
City.  Progress continued on the space at the Queens Chapel Town Center,
with new architectural drawings in progress.  There was discussion about the
tree maintenance policy and process.

City Treasurer, Roy Salinas, reported that the audit schedule had been
determined and would begin on August 7, 2000.

Director of Public Works, Frank Bigdeli, informed the Council that safety
sessions would be conducted by the Maryland Safety Council.  He informed the
Council of a new contractor handling recycling for Prince George’s County.
The Community Development Block Grant had been awarded to the City in the
amount of $100,000 for roadway improvements.

Chief of Police, Doug Holland, reported that crime statistics were being
compiled, noting that number of stolen automobiles had increased.  He noted
that the Police Department was targeting areas in the City for drug
enforcement and out-of-state tag enforcement.  He informed the Council that
the four new police officers were progressing through training.

Chief Holland reported that the Prince George’s Community College was
opening a satellite campus in the Prince George’s Metro Center, and officers
would provide security as secondary employment.  He reported of efforts
resulting in better coordination with the Code Enforcement Department.

ACTION ITEMS:
Council President Brogden moved that the Mayor and Council send a letter of
support for Commission 2000, as recommended by the Planning Committee.  The
letter would be signed by Mayor Armentrout and Carter Brandon, Chair of the
Planning Committee.  The motion carried, unanimously.

Council Member Wilson moved that the Mayor and Council authorize the street
closure of the 6200 block of 43rd Street, between East West Highway and
Queensbury Road on Saturday, July 22, 2000 from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.,
with an alternative date of July 29, 2000.  The motion carried, unanimously.

Council Member Wilson moved that the Mayor and Council adopt the Smoking
Cessation Program, amending paragraph I Section 2 of the Employee Personnel
Manual, and including detail of the program as “Appendix H.”  The motion
carried, unanimously.

Council Member Dudrow moved that the Mayor and Council approve a 30 day
extension for a vehicle violation at 4231 Madison Street until August 10,
2000.  The motion carried, unanimously.  The Code Enforcement Advisory Board
would investigate the policy concerning unregistered vehicles at an upcoming
meeting.

Council Member Frazier moved that the Mayor and Council approve the
agreement between the City and Culver Amherst LLC to install and maintain
new bus shelters in Hyattsville.  There was discussion about advertisements
“within reason,” and locations of bus shelters.

Council Member Wilson requested a straw vote of the issue, “to consider
entering into an agreement with Culver Amherst LLC to erect bus shelters.”
The motion carried, with Council Members Harrington, Perry, Smith, Brogden,
Dudrow, Frankle and Frazier voting in favor, and Council Members Walker,
Wilson and Currie voting against the motion.

There was discussion of ownership of the shelter, revenue structure,
responsibility for ADA compliance, right-of-way, and advertisements in
residential areas.  Projected revenue was $500 to $1000 per shelter per year
with 11 locations proposed, and estimated cost of $5,000 to $10,000 for
installation.  Mr. Billingsley suggested the contract reference “Schedule A”
which would provide detail of the locations.  Ms. Murphy noted that the
company would work with the municipality to provide shelters in interior
spaces in return for revenue from other locations.  There was discussion
about the City’s ability to seek grant funding for the installation of
shelters, and the maintenance of the shelters.

Council Member Walker moved that the Mayor and Council amend the contract
for the payment terms to be 50%.  The motion carried, with Council Members
Smith, Walker, Wilson, Currie, Dudrow and Frankle voting in favor, and
Council Members Harrington, Perry, Brogden and Frazier voting against the
motion.

Council Member Walker moved that the Mayor and Council amend the contract to
prohibit advertising for tobacco, alcohol or sexually explicit references.
The motion carried, unanimously.

Council Member Walker moved that the Mayor and Council amend the contract to
“expire five years from the date of installation.”  The motion failed, with
Council Members Walker, Wilson, Currie, and Dudrow voting in favor, and
Council Members Smith, Harrington, Perry Frankle, Brogden and Frazier voting
against the motion.

Council Member Wilson moved that the Mayor and Council ask Culver Amherst
LLC to clarify the prorating of fees.  The motion carried, unanimously.

There was discussion about the insurance rate.  Council Member Walker
suggested that the contract be limited to installation only on arterial
roads, and the Council discussed whether this would be limiting to the City.
Alternative installations, liability and locations were discussed.

Council Member Walker moved that the Mayor and Council amend paragraph 5 of
the contract to state “As set forth on the attached schedule A … located
only on arterial roads in common areas.”  The motion failed, with Council
Members Walker, Wilson, Smith, Frankle and Currie voting in favor, Council
Members Harrington, Perry, Brogden, Frazier and Mayor Armentrout voting
against the motion, and Council Member Dudrow abstaining.

Council Member Wilson moved that the Mayor and Council amend the contract to
state “future CITY rules.”  The motion carried, with Council Members Walker,
Wilson, Smith, Frankle, Brogden and Currie, voting in favor, Council Members
Harrington, Perry and Frazier voting against the motion, and Council Member
Dudrow abstaining.

There was discussion of a policy to remove objectionable advertisements from
the bus shelters.  Ms. Murphy offered to have staff investigate the issue
and make a recommendation.

Council Member Currie moved that the Mayor and Council amend the motion to
send a letter of intent to Culver Amherst LLC that the City enter into an
agreement in one year if the City could not obtain other means of financing
bus shelters.  The motion carried, with Council Members Walker, Wilson,
Dudrow, Brogden, Frankle and Currie voting in favor, and Council Members
Harrington, Perry,  Smith, Frazier and Mayor Armentrout voting against the
motion.

Council Member Wilson moved that the Mayor and Council investigate records
to determine if any officials, past or present, qualified for the MML Hall
of Fame.  The motion carried, unanimously.

COUNCIL DIALOGUE:
Council Member Walker reported that Northwestern High School Principal Kevin
Maxwell was leaving and suggested a resolution and reception in his honor.

The meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m.

The Police Chief’s Association of Prince George’s County is pleased to
announce the creation of the Municipal Citizen’s Police Academy of Prince
George’s County.  The academy, the brainchild of the Hyattsville City Police
Department, and the result of a partnership with the Hyattsville City Police
Department, the Prince George’s County Municipal Academy and the Police
Chief’s Association of Prince George’s County, is specifically designed for
citizens, 18 years of age and older, who are residents of municipalities
within Prince George’s County that fund their own police departments.

The Academy, funded through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Crime
Control and Prevention, will afford the opportunity for citizens to get an
idea of what it takes to be a police officer.  Among the topics included in
the curriculum will be community policing, accident investigation, crime
prevention and many others.

The classes, which are tentatively scheduled to begin on Wednesday,
September 6th, will be held weekly for three hours and will run for 14
consecutive weeks.  The class will be limited to 30 students on a
first-come, first serve basis.

The classes will take place on the campus of Prince George’s County
Community College and various local police agencies.  Residents wishing to
participate in this program should call Hyattsville Police Chief Douglas
Holland at 301-985-5084.

At the Council Meeting of August 7, 2000, Lance Billingsley announced that
he will give up his position as Attorney for the City of Hyattsville.
After 25 years of service to the City of Hyattsville, and many Monday night
meetings, Mr. Billingsley is leaving his law practice to seek an
administrative position with the University System of Maryland. His
guidance, support, and institutional memory will be greatly missed in the
City of Hyattsville.

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

WSSC Committee Meeting

Date: Wednesday, August 9, 2000
Time: 7:00PM EDT (GMT-04:00)

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

City Council Meeting

Date: Monday, August 7, 2000
Time: 8:00PM EDT (GMT-04:00)

Note: City Council Summer Recess - August 8 through September 10

City of Hyattsville Council Meeting
August 7, 2000, 8:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
2. Council Roll Call
3. Presentations
	 The Osprey Group
	 Mike Franklin
4. Hearing of Citizens
5. Approval of Minutes
6. Payment of Bills
7. Communications
8. City Staff Reports
9. Unfinished Business
10. New Business
CONSENT AGENDA
To waive the room rental fee for an event honoring the Prince George’s
County Volunteer Coordinators Association in September.
To approve a supplemental appropriation of  $10,000 to provide matching
funds for the CARE program.
To award a contract to McConkey & Kane General Contractors for replacement
of the roof on the DPW garage overhang in the amount of $26,635 and
appropriate $26,635 for the project from the general fund.
MOTION To authorize the Hyattsville Planning Committee, in cooperation with
City staff, to explore and promote with the State Highway Administration
road narrowing, utility relocation, and other pedestrian friendly design
options for the Route 1 corridor through the City of Hyattsville.  - Frazier
MOTION To adopt the following policy: that Committee Chairpersons have the
authority to remove members after three consecutive unexcused absences, an
unexcused absence being defined as missing a meeting without having
contacted a Committee officer indicating a reason for being absent, and that
the Committee Chair provide feedback to the Mayor about inactive members who
have missed three consecutive meetings so that the Mayor can then initiate a
process to fill the vacancies.  - Frankle
MOTION To authorize the following changes to the Planning Committee:
reduction of the number of official Ward representatives from three to two
per Ward with each Ward representative having residency within his/her Ward,
allow for the appointment of at-large, voting members by the Mayor with the
approval of Council, (such as business owners, planners, architects,
developers, government officials and others with special interest or
expertise in the Committee's business, provided that such members have
either residency or business/property affiliations within the City limits,
Ward representatives shall always constitute a majority of the Committee's
voting membership,) and approve the designation of Tim Taylor and Bill
Machen as at-large representatives.  - Currie
MOTION To adopt Hyattsville Resolution 2000-07 expressing support of the
Neighborhood Action Unit Grant submitted by the Hyattsville Business
Association (HBA) and the Hyattsville Preservation Association (HPA).  -
Frankle
MOTION To express support of the community activism of the three defendants,
Doug Dudrow, David Levy and William Haynes, in recognition of their efforts
to alleviate neighborhood blight and to provide publicity and no cost to
support for a community fundraising event.  - Currie
11. Council Dialogue
12. Community Notices

Our appologies for the omission of the date.  Tonight, Tuesday, August 1, is
National Night Out Against Crime.

Join members of the Hyattsville City Police Department in "National Night
Out."  Spend the evening outdoors, between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 .m., on your
porches and lawns to take a stand against crime!  (Please turn on your porch
light to show support.)

The Hyattsville Police Deparment will be out in force to talk with
residents, hand out crime prevention materials and display their commitment
to safer communities.

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Tax Credit Workshop

Date: Saturday, July 29, 2000
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM EDT (GMT-04:00)

Homeowners' & Renters' Tax Credits Workshop
At the Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin Street, also aired live
on Channel 10b.
Call 301-985-5000 for more information.

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

WSSC Committee Meeting

Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2000
Time: 7:00AM EDT (GMT-04:00)

WSSC Committee Meeting, held at 4310 Gallatin Street.  Call
301-985-5000 for more information.

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Planning Committee Meeting

Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2000
Time: 7:30PM EDT (GMT-04:00)

Planning Committee Meeting held at Municipal Building, 4310
Gallatin Street.  Call 301-985-5000 for more information.

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Tax Credit Workshop

Date: Saturday, July 29, 2000
Time: 10:00AM EDT (GMT-04:00)

Homeowners' & Renters' Tax Credits Workshop
At the Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin Street, also aired live
on Channel 10b.
Call 301-985-5000 for more information.

City of Hyattsville Council Meeting
July 17, 2000, 8:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
2. Council Roll Call
3. Presentations
Langworthy House
DPW Employee Awards
Introduction and Ceremonial Swearing-In of New Police Officers
4. Hearing of Citizens
5. Approval of Minutes
6. Payment of Bills
7. Communications
8. City Staff Reports
9. Unfinished Business
10. New Business
CONSENT AGENDA
To authorize the street closure of the 6200 block of 43rd Street, between
East West Highway and Queensbury Road, on Saturday, July 22, 2000 from 12:00
p.m. until 6:00 p.m., with an alternative date of July 29, 2000.
To approve a 30 day extension for a vehicle violation at 4231 Madison Street
until August 10, 2000.
MOTION To adopt the Smoking Cessation Program, amending paragraph I Section
2 of the Employee Personnel Manual, and including details of the program as
“Appendix H.”- Wilson
MOTION To send a letter of support for Commission 2000, as recommended by
the Planning Committee - Brogden
MOTION To send a letter of intent to Culver Amherst LLC to enter into an
agreement for bus shelters in one year if other financing for bus shelters
cannot be obtained.   - Currie
11. Council Dialogue
12. Community Notices

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Education Meeting

Date: Thursday, July 13, 2000
Time: 7:30PM EDT (GMT-04:00)

Education Committee Meeting held at Municipal Building, 4310
Gallatin Street.  Call 301-985-5000 for more information, or
e-mail Lisa Walker at lwalker@....

City of Hyattsville Work Session
July 10, 2000, 7:30 p.m.
AGENDA

A. Presentations
	 1. Planning Committee, Vice Chair Mark Ferguson
		 a. Citizen Survey Results
		 b. Residential Infill Design Standards
B. Administrative Recommendations
C. Action Items
	 1. Commission 2000, Letter of Support
	 2. Block Party, 6200 block of 43rd Street, July 22
	 3. Smoking Cessation Program
	 4. Vehicle Violation Extension
	 5. Bus Shelter Franchise Agreement
D. Discussion Items
	 1. MML Hall of Fame
	 2. Update on Pavement Management Program
E. Council Dialogue

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Independence Day

Date: Tuesday, July 4, 2000
Time: 9:00PM PDT (GMT-07:00)

City Offices closed.  Tuesday trash collection moved to
Wednesday.  No bulk or mixed paper pickup this week.

The next meeting of the Hyattsville Business Association will be held on Tuesday, June 20 at 5:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin Street.  Speaker Dineene O’Connor, Senior Community Planner from M-NCPPC,
will present Mixed-Use-Town Center Zoning.

The Mixed-Use-Town Center Zone was created in 1994 to promote reinvestment and redevelopment in the County’s older, more established, mixed use areas, including Hyattsville.

The Zone attempts to achieve the goals of reinvestment and redevelopment through a locally recreated town center development plan and design guidelines.  The development plan is the community’s expression of how it views itself in the future - its vision.  The M-U-TC Zone further requires the community, businesses, residents and municipal representatives to come together and generate consensus on locally-appropriate development, design standards and guidelines that will guide development of the town in conformance with its vision.

City of Hyattsville Council Meeting
June 5, 2000, 8:00 p.m.
AGENDA

There will be a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
to discuss the FY2001 Budget and Tax Rate.

1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
2. Council Roll Call
3. Hearing of Citizens
4. Approval of Minutes
5. Payment of Bills
6. Communications
7. City Staff Reports
8. Unfinished Business
	 HR 2000-05 - Parking, 33rd Avenue - Perry
	 HB 2000-02 - FY 2001 Budget and Tax Rate - Smith
9. New Business

	 MOTION To approve CB-x-2000 which is a text amendment to the County
Zoning Ordinance, with corrections, to facilitate the redevelopment
as a senior housing and community center project at the 4307
Jefferson Street location. - Wilson

	 MOTION To adopt recommendations concerning the Gateway Arts District.
			 ( Listed below.)  - Walker

	 MOTION  To approve an appropriation of $9,521.81 to the Department
of Public Works from the City's general funds. - Perry

	 MOTION  To approve a vehicle violation extension for the resident at
5300 42nd Avenue for a 1957 Alfa Romeo until July 11, 2000. - Walker

10. Council Dialogue
11. Community Notices


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Recommendations for the Gateway Arts District

1.  Adopt, on a preliminary basis, the uses and sites identified, to
begin exploration of funding and grants for development of such
sites;

E/W Highway area
- exhibit/gallery space in plaza
- exhibit/gallery Presidential building area
- retail arts space in plaza
- development of a performance stage, perhaps in connection with the
theater development in the Presidential area

Queens Chapel Town Center
- gallery/exhibit space
- retail art space
- interim performance/gallery space while not redeveloped, rented
- arts education/meeting space
- kids recreation space/arts education space

East Hyattsville
- studio space in warehouses
- live/work space in warehouses
- education/meeting space
- performance space/ practice space

Route 1
- Castle building - performance space, gallery/office/exhibit space,
meeting space
- silent theater - arts education, meeting space
- Lustine complex - performance space, retail, possible work/gallery
space
- rehearsal space in empty buildings
- new senior building - arts education/community meeting space
- WSSC - arts education/community meeting space; possible live/work
- Marche's - arts education/gallery space/possible retail space

2.  Ask staff, as time permits over the summer to conduct an
inventory of such sites, beginning with the East Hyattsville area as
it has useful warehouse sites and is connected to the area that will
be studied in the Park/Planning zoning sector survey;

3.  Enthusiastically support the effort to create an arts district
and pursue the expansion of the visual, performing, electronic and
other arts as one mechanism of revitalization of the Hyattsville area
and collaborate with Brentwood, North Brentwood, Mount Rainier in
developing sites, events and activities that would benefit all four
cities.  As part of this activity, the liaison report to the Council
be passed on to the planning and WSSC committees for use in their
work, asking that the Planning Committee look into forming a CDC for
Hyattsville.