06:21The council considered two development applications from J&J Builders. The first proposal involves constructing a nine-story apartment building on multiple lots on Avenue F and East 21st Street. This development, planned for a site that includes a former industrial property, will consist of 110 residential units and 120 parking spaces. The second proposal involves building a two-family house on a vacant lot on East 11th Street, featuring two three-bedroom units with three on-site parking spaces. Both proposals were met with no objections from the council members present.

15:21Attention was also given to historic preservation within the city. A former bank building on Broadway was reportedly damaged during the demolition of an adjoining building, leading to its unplanned demolition. The developer and city officials have agreed to salvage several bricks from the site for potential reuse in the new construction. Additionally, there was confirmation that St. Andrews has been designated as a historic site, although further steps are required for its full preservation status.

The council also discussed ongoing efforts to identify and protect other historic properties and areas within the city, referencing a map from the 1870s to ascertain historical estates and ownership. There was a call for further research to potentially landmark more historic homes and districts, particularly those with significant architectural value visible from the shore.