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Auburn City Council reverses course, grants Fleming easement | #citycouncil

Sept. 24, 1993 City Council changed its mind last night and granted the town of Fleming permission to use 12 feet of city land for a new water line so it can buy water from Owasco. Councilors had refused last week to give Fleming the easement it needs to connect with Owasco’s water. But last […]

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Consultants pitch Auburn City Council on new Falcon Park | #citycouncil

June 18, 1993 Suppose you were told that you could enjoy a brand spanking new Falcon Park next year, and not one penny more of your tax dollars would go toward paying the construction tab? That’s exactly the picture consultants painted for City Council yesterday. And it’s not a mirage, they claimed. What it will […]

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Wenzel running for Auburn City Council | #citycouncil

June 4, 1993 Gadfly and perennial potential politician Art Wenzel has announced his intention, again, to seek a four-year engagement at City Hall. Wenzel, 35, who promotes music concerts, says that he intends to seek the county Democratic Committee’s endorsement for the seat. The local party will make its endorsements for the fall election this […]

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Look back: Auburn City Council to review management pay plan | History | #citycouncil

July 18, 2007 After stepping out from under unions’ umbrellas, workers who have moved to management positions in city hall may see some gray clouds ahead if a proposal receives council support. During Thursday’s work session, the Auburn City Council will review an ordinance that would change how city management staff gets paid, how much […]

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Look back: Auburn City Council mulls televising meetings | History | #citycouncil

July 10, 2007 Auburn City Council meeting television viewers may be seeing a rerun. Councilor David Dempsey plans to revisit an issue the council talked about nearly six months ago, and previous councils before that — whether to televise the weekly meeting. He plans to bring it up on Thursday, to have councilors again vote […]

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