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City of Fort Bragg
Meeting Minutes
Special City Council
THE FORT BRAGG CITY COUNCIL MEETS CONCURRENTLY
AS THE FORT BRAGG MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
NO. 1 AND THE FORT BRAGG REDEVELOPMENT
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 5:00 PM Town Hall, 363 N Main Street
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL / PLANNING COMMISSION - MILL SITE VISIONING
WORKSHOP
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Godeke called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Katie Turner arrived at 7 PM.
Mayor Jason Godeke, Vice Mayor Marcia Rafanan, Councilmember Tess Albin-Smith, Councilmember Scott Hockett, Councilmember Lindy Peters, Ryan Bushnell, David Jensen, Jary Stavely, Katie Turner and Richard Neils
Present: 10 -
2. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
2A. 25-48 City Council / Planning Commission Joint Special Meeting Mill-Site Workshop Mayor Godeke reported the intent of Workshop was to explore a process of potential formal agreements and planning toward a resolution of the lawsuit and discovering if City can effectively address concerns behind the lawsuit and proceed with Mill Site development to benefit the community similar to the Coastal Trail. Mayor Godeke introduces Facilitator Vanessa Bloggett of PlanWest Partners who explained agenda meeting logistics, and encouraged everyone to reviews maps on walls and use Sticky Note for comments. City Manager Isaac Whippy is eager to hear from public and reported a Stay on litigation. City looks forward to alternative approach to lawsuit and discuss opportunities to develop Mill Site to enhance quality of life, open space, jobs and housing. Consultants Walter Kieser and Marie Jones are introduced to provide expertise on planning process and potential agreements. The expertise of Linda Ruffing was also acknowledged. Chris Hart, Robert Pinoli, Burton Miller and Torany Nilsson from The Mendocino Railroad were introduced as panelists. City Staff Present: City Manager Isaac Whippy, Cristal Munoz, Amber Lenore Weaver, John Smith, Chief Cervenka, and City Attorney Baron Bettenhausen. Members of the Public were provided 3 minutes to provide public comment.
ADJOURNMENT
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Mayor Godeke adjourned the meeting at 8:00 PM.
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JASON GODEKE, MAYOR
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Amber Lenore Weaver, Acting City Clerk
IMAGED (___________)
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