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196 Government Day on April 15th: Larry Green, Mayor: Sheila Hall, Vice Mayor~ Greg Lewis, Councilor~ Cass Dalton, Councilor; and Greg Lewis, Councilor. Ms. Price explained that a mock Council meeting had been held by the students to discuss recycling and recreational opportunities for youth and the student "Council Members" would be presenting the results of the meeting. Mr. Larry Green recommended that the importance of recycling be instilled in children at the elementary school level and the student would then help educate their families about recycling. · Mr. Greg Lewis recommended that a recycling day be held to educate the public about recycling and the media, schools, neighborhood associations and civic organizations should be involved. Mr. Cass Dalton supported using television segments to educate the public about recycling, and utilizing the Channel 29 Close-Up program on local television. Ms. Sheila Hall addressed the issue of recreation and recommended that the City work with downtown merchants to encourage them to stay open later in the evenings, that bands of interest to teenagers play on the mall on weekends, and that other efforts be taken to animate the downtown mall to make it more attractive for teenagers. Ms. Katrina Page recommended that the City help establish a club for high school students which would provide a location for such activities as talent shows, video games, dances, and a snack bar. Ms. Page stated that the building formerly occupied by Bradlees in the Seminole Square Shopping Center would be a good location for the club. Mr. Larry Green stated that students had expressed interest in having a roller or ice skating rink located in the City. Councilors thanked the students for their input on the recycling and recreational issues. PUBLIC HEARING: LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENTS Mr. Clyde Gouldman, City Attorney, explained that changes had been proposed for the Land Use Plan to make the Plan consistent with the zoning changes proposed. Mr. Gouldman noted that the public hearing was being held jointly by the Council and the Planning Commission, with the following Planning Commission members present: Mr. Akin, Ms. Bowen, Mr. Caravati, Mr. Harris, Ms. Lewis, Ms. Siegner. Absent: Mr. Sours. Mr. Satyendra Huja, Director of Community Development, explained that Land Use Plan changes were proposed in the following locations: 10th and Market Streets, North Belmont, Belmont, Fry's Spring and Jefferson Park Avenue. The public hearing was opened. Ms. Monica LeBeau of 621 Locust Avenue, pointed out that the Council had directed the Planning Commission to hold hearings on rezoning property on Grove Street, but no hearing date has been set by the Planning Commission to date. As there were no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. Responding to a question from Mr. Toscano, Mr. Huja stated that~no hearing date has been set on the matter by the Planning Commission.