We do have open comment tonight. Quite a mix of regulars and new (to me) names. I'd expect some CU South comment, possibly some policing/homelessness comments (or maybe SB-62) and... idk what else.
Here's the list: www-static.bouldercolorado.gov/docs/April_20_…
Here's the list: www-static.bouldercolorado.gov/docs/April_20_…
OH, they're also adding the gun violence prevention resolution. It wasn't in the packet, so I don't know exactly what's in it.
Staff is aware of the issues with streaming on Channel 8, so if you're trying to watch there... They're working on it.
In the meantime, Mayor Sam Weaver addressing the Derek Chauvin trial and 3 guilty verdicts. He was "happy" to see that and invites other council members to comment.
"Seems to me like justice has been done in this case," Weaver says.
"Seems to me like justice has been done in this case," Weaver says.
Brockett: "It's more that the murderer has been held accountable and justice is a long way off. George Floyd is no longer with us."
Joseph: "Black ppl have to march, they have to organize ... to get justice. ... I'm looking forward to a time when we don't have to do that." Where justice just happens. But we'll have to actively work toward that, she says.
Joseph. I'm happy, but we still have a long way to go.
Channel 8 still not working, but we're gonna get started anyway with open comment.
Beth Reece, a Tantra Park resident (neighborhood near CU South) starts us off by speaking against the annexation, which "will significantly diminish the quality of life in my neighborhood and many others," she says.
Still some Boulder Rez speakers, who are adamantly against plans for a restaurant and bar there.
Council already approved this lease, and has said there's not much they can do (the application for a liquor license was withdrawn). But they've responded to resident pressure before, so you never know.
"You'll continue to hear from residents and groups who are opposed to opening the Rez at night," says Eric Tussey.
Of that, I have no doubt.
Of that, I have no doubt.
Kristen Eller: I was disturbed to read councilman Yates' op-ed in the Daily Camera recently about SB-62.
"Let's make sure our discourse is rooted in truth. It serves no one to instigate fear that's not based in fact."
"Let's make sure our discourse is rooted in truth. It serves no one to instigate fear that's not based in fact."
Yates' op-ed WAS full of false info; to a yikes-y degree. Unless DA Michael Dougherty, Sheriff Joe Pelle and the ACLU — who participated in crafting the bill — are all somehow wrong about what it says.
You can read actual facts about SB-62 here. And make up your own mind. boulderbeat.news/2021/04/10/bou…
Don't do flood mitigation at CU South, Kimman Harmon says" It's not worth it for people who live elsewhere in Boulder.
"Why the special treatment for Frasier Meadows?"
"Why the special treatment for Frasier Meadows?"
Matt Benjamin: Since the 2013 flood, we've had 3 presidents, and NASA designed, built, launch and landed a rover on Mars.
lol oh, snap. What a sick burn.
lol oh, snap. What a sick burn.
He didn't say it with any particular malice but I'm still laughing.
Judith McGill is the second anti-SB-62 speaker.
"Enabling criminal behavior is not merciful to criminals. ... SB-62 will destroy Boulder."
"Enabling criminal behavior is not merciful to criminals. ... SB-62 will destroy Boulder."
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