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MSHL director addresses council as members say they seek a fair agreement
Summary
MSHL Director MaryAnn Opal spoke during public comment at the Feb. 18 Milan City Council meeting; councilmembers reiterated a goal of reaching a fair and equitable agreement with MSHL and the Milan Seniors, with further discussion planned before any approvals.
MaryAnn Opal, identified in the minutes as the director of MSHL, spoke to the Milan City Council during the citizens' matters period on Feb. 18. The meeting record states that Opal spoke on behalf of MSHL but does not include a verbatim transcript of her remarks.
Councilmembers responded in the council reports section later in the meeting. Councilmember Kerkes clarified previous discussions about the MSHL agreement and stressed the need to balance the interests of the MSHL organization, the Milan Seniors, and taxpayers. Councilmember Stafford echoed Kerkes’s emphasis on the Milan Seniors. Mayor Pro-Tem Wayne thanked Opal for attending and said the council was working toward a fair and equitable agreement. Mayor Ed Kolar said the Feb. 4 agenda items on the MSHL agreement and other city agreements were intended to allow open and transparent discussion of concerns prior to any approvals.
The minutes do not record specific proposals, figures, or a formal motion related to the MSHL agreement at this meeting. Councilmembers expressed support for continued, transparent conversations about any proposed agreement before it is brought forward for action.
The council set its next regular meeting for March 4, 2025 where further discussion could occur.
