<html><head><style type='text/css'>p { margin: 0; }</style></head><body><div style='font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000'>Hello Neighbors,<br> Here are some things for you.<br><br> TONIGHT: <br><ul><li>CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7pm -- CITY HALL</li><li>Opera on Tap - Frenchies <font style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; font-size: 12pt;" face="Times New Roman,Times,serif" size="3" color="#333333"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-family: Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif; font-size: 12pt;"><font style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-family: Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif; font-size: 12pt;" face="Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif" size="3" color="#006600"><b>Ooh Ahh, OPERA!</b></font></span><br><b>March 2nd, 7:30 @ FRENCHIE'S!</b><br><br><img src="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/object2/1693/11/s191628664854_1191.jpg" alt="opera" dfsrc="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/object2/1693/11/s191628664854_1191.jpg" height="79" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="120" align="right" border="0">
<div>It is time for Opera on Tap again! As always, there will be beer,
live opera and good times all around! There is no cover for this event,
but we encourage guests to donate to the performers. </div>
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<div>Dinner begins at 7:30, the show starts at 8:30. Want to be sure to
get a seat? Call Jessica @734.483.5230 to make dinner reservations-
don't wait, this event fills up quick!</div></font></li></ul>Thursday:<br> Join us on March 4th for Growing Hope's third monthly Community
Potluck! Free and
open to everyone (including kiddos) join us with a dish to pass on
Thursday, March 4th from 5:30-7pm at Second Baptist Church (301 S
Hamilton St Ypsilanti MI). Come on out to meet new folks,
connect with friends & neighbors, and enjoy good food! If you have
seeds you'd like to swap, you're welcome to bring them as well and
share/trade with others! RSVP to <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT241"><a href="mailto:info@growinghop.net" target="_blank">info@growinghope.net</a></span> or by calling 734-786-8401.<br>
<br>Friday: <br> 1st Friday Event in Depot Town: Potts Studio - 5-9pm - Music, Cheap Wine, and Amazing Art. Special Guests: Sloeginfizz, FourChamberForge, Art by Rob-O, Chickalookate, Roos Roast, Mary Potts<br><br>Save the Date:<br><font style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; font-size: 12pt;" face="Times New Roman,Times,serif" size="3" color="#333333"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="serif" color="#000000"><font size="+0"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="serif" color="#000000"><font size="+0">Saturday</font> March</font> 20th, 1pm to 3pm! <br>Join Depot Town Promotions for"<font class="Apple-style-span" face="serif" color="#000000"><font size="+0">March of the Mutts</font></font>,
a St. Pawdy's Day Pet Parade." You think your dog is cute? Come out and
strut your stuff at this family (and pet!) friendly parade. <br><br>The
Parade will begin at the Maple Street City Parking Lot (behind the Old
Depot Building) and end in Riverside Park at the Judging Tables.
Registration will be at 12:30 PM in the Parking Lot. Sponsor, Pets
Supplies Plus (<span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT67"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.petsuppliesplus.com/">www.petsuppliesplus.com</a></span>) is providing Doggie Treat Bags for participants and Special Grand Prizes for contests!<br><br>Prizes will be awarded to-<br>-Cutest dog<br>-Ugliest dog<br>-Best & worst behaved dogs<br>-Most Irish <br>-Dog who looks most like their owners<br> * Entry fee for contests is $5/dog with all proceeds benefiting the Huron Valley Humane Society. <br><br>Local
merchants will be offering special sales and treats for dogs and their
owners, so come on down with the family on March 20th and celebrate the
first day of Spring! For more information stay tuned in: You can find
us on facebook at <br> <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT68"><a shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103093107325&s=6892&e=001k3yrO8Uk8Wpq6uyRpDyzioz_cveEiwwfjS_hbj_V3E5hQWFOm_xEPghJeTjOdvdZLwzhRn77BpWV-otU40bTucW9tzARBWNkEm-75cuKmyIilssQdSXcu-clkqSlxUF1" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/depottown</a></span><br>Or contact: <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT69">depottownpromotions@gmail.com</span> for more information.</font></font></font><br><br><br><hr style="width: 100%; height: 2px;"><br>Thompson Block Update from Pete Murdock:<br><div><font face="Arial"><span class="535515723-01032010">Hi All
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<div><font face="Arial"><span class="535515723-01032010">Late this afternoon we
received the proposed resolution and recommendation of the City Manager about
the continued street closing order. See Attachment.</span></font></div>
<div><font face="Arial"><span class="535515723-01032010"></span></font> </div>
<div><font face="Arial"><span class="535515723-01032010">As you may recall, the 45
day street closing order expired in the beginning of February and an additional
time was granted until March 3. The City and Mr. Beal were to come to some
agreement on clearing the streets and public ways and plans with timeframes and
dates for stabilization/restoration/demolition of the building remains. The
agreement was to be voted on at tomorrow's City Council meeting. After meeting
with Mr Beal and reviewing his responses, the City Manager has made the
following recommendation to proceed with ordering Mr. Beal to remove his
structures from the public right-of-way.</span></font></div>
<div><font face="Arial"><span class="535515723-01032010"></span></font> </div>
<div><font face="Arial"><span class="535515723-01032010"><em><font face="Tahoma">Recommendation: That City Council considers not extending the
existing Traffic Control<span class="535515723-01032010"> </span>Order and
initiate legal action requiring Mr. Beal to remove the structural supports from
the<span class="535515723-01032010"> </span></font><font face="Tahoma">City</font><font face="Tahoma">’s r</font><font face="Tahoma">ight-of-way. This recommendation is based upon the fact that Mr.
Beal has not<span class="535515723-01032010"> </span></font><font face="Tahoma">provided sufficient assurances regarding conditions of the proposed
agreement to remain in<span class="535515723-01032010"> </span></font><font face="Tahoma">the C</font><font face="Tahoma">ity’s right</font><font face="Tahoma">-of-way.</font></em></span></font></div>
<div><font face="Arial"><span class="535515723-01032010"><em></em></span></font> </div>
<div><font face="Arial"><span class="535515723-01032010"><font face="Tahoma"><font face="Arial" size="2"><font size="3">A resolution to that effect is on the agenda for
tomorrow'smeeting at 7:00PM at City
Hall</font>.</font></font></span></font></div>
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<div><font face="Arial"><span class="535515723-01032010"><font face="Tahoma"><font face="Arial">Pete</font></font></span></font></div><br> <br> <br></div></body></html>