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Norman Thomas addressed the Council for support to not hold a public debate on the war <br />in Iraq. <br />Doug Miller addressed the Council in support of removing the forum on the war. He noted <br />he did request copies of a-mails relative to the Iraq war to City Councilmembers. He noted <br />there were 11 residents who sent emails objecting to holding such a meeting. No one was <br />questioning anyone's patriotism. He indicated his support for a moment of silence for <br />veterans and service members. <br />Hal McGurk addressed the Council indicating the hot button was pushed when the Iraqi <br />war was being discussed. He commented on how proud he is of his son that is serving in <br />the war. <br />Dan Faustina addressed the Council and thanked them for removing the discussion <br />regarding the war from the agenda. He indicated he felt the discussion would be very <br />divisive and that Council should only concern themselves with local issues. <br />Dorene Paradiso addressed the Council indicating her support for removing the item <br />regarding adiscussion/forum on the war. She feels a discussion would be better hosted <br />by the local congressman. <br />Art Tenbrink addressed the Council indicating his son is in the service and he is saddened <br />that the Council has chosen not to have a healthy dialog regarding Iraq, he is glad that <br />Council will work with the local congressman to open a safe path to discuss this issue. <br />Mary Roberts addressed the Council in support of removing the agenda item regarding a <br />discussion of the Iraq war. <br />Howard Neely addressed the Council regarding the local cemetery and the improvements <br />that have been made. <br />Michael Hamilton addressed the Council in support of the decision to take the Iraq war <br />discussion off the agenda. <br />N. Freedom addressed the Council in support of the decision to take the Iraq war <br />discussion off the agenda. <br />Kathy Dowding addressed the Council indicating she sent an email in support of holding a <br />discussion regarding the war in Iraq. She understands the Council's decision to drop the <br />issue from the agenda, but indicated the people will never be able to come together as a <br />community unless they are able to talk and listen to each other. <br />Janet Linfoot addressed the Council indicating she was supportive of having a discussion <br />on the war in Iraq. <br />Bob Sanchez addressed the Council regarding health care for veterans for non-service <br />related injuries. He suggested the City add to their website a link to Veteran's <br />Administration Services. He also suggested that Council could also help with <br />transportation and housing services. <br />City Council Minutes 5 February 20, 2007 <br />