been evaluating a number of different scenarios about how we might fund those projects that were identified. And finally, I would mention to you that we have a list of I guess a dozen or so projects that we are in the process of plotting out on a map so that we can identify a TIF district and then we'll try to prioritize those projects that have been identified within that district and come to you with a recommendation. Councilmember Blues and McCord, Vice Mayor Gray, Councilmember DeCamp and Stevens, Beard, that's right, and Councilmember Henson have all been serving. If any of you all have anything to add beyond what I've said, I'd be glad for you to. But I think that's sort of where we are at the moment, and I expect in a couple of weeks or so we'll have a little more definitive information to bring forward. Last thing is just something that's so remarkable, I think it's worthy of mention. We had here in the council chambers not too long ago the fastest man ever in Tyson Gay, Lexington's own. And I hope everybody will be watching very intently this week as he pursues his quest for the goal in the 100-meter sprint in Beijing. So I just wanted to encourage everybody to watch and cheer him on because it is not every day of the week that Lexington, Kentucky has an athlete of that level of accomplishment or anybody anywhere that is of that level of accomplishment. And we certainly need to be watching Tyson and Lane Breeden and everybody else with Lexington connections, Tom Hammond and others. But Tyson Gay is a remarkable athlete and a remarkable human being, and I just wanted to encourage everybody to root him on this week. That's all I have. The last item on the written agenda is public comment on issues not on the agenda. Does anyone wish to address the council? All right. Yes, sir. If you'd step to the microphone, give us your name, and you'll have three minutes. We don't have a timer up there, so I'll try to keep track of it here. Okay. Thank you, Mayor. My name is Eric Pachamar, and I'm glad to have you guys back. I've seen several of you at the TIF meetings and speaking to the recent comments. Just as an observer, I've been going to the meetings just to kind of keep my eye on things, just kind of see what's going on, kind of follow things directly. And I want to commend the task force for actually, I think, doing a very, very good job. I know the TIF developments have been kind of by the seat of our pants, and I think Mayor Newberry and all the task force members have done a really good job, so I'm very proud to say that about our people and about our leaders. I'm very impressed, actually, and I hope that it continues to go forward. I will say that personally, being a younger guy, I think we're actually at a historical crossroads in Lexington's time. And the economic development that it possibly can spur or at least possibly initiate, I think is, I believe, fundamental to Lexington's future. I think economic development is absolutely imperative, and so I hope that the engagement continues. It's nice. I met Jeff, I forget his last name. He's the manager of the farmer's market. And I know the next thing is going to be the district outlying and the planning, the whole TIF district development, which I imagine will be a very interesting discussion. But I hope that people like Jeff gets to continue to be involved. So that's really good. I'm proud of my city for that. Also, I think some of you guys who have been there, y'all deserve a raise. Y'all work really hard on your vacation time. So you guys probably can't say that yourselves because of political reasons, but I'll say it for you. You guys work really, really hard just out of a labor of love, and I appreciate that also for whoever's watching on TV. Also, I will say, just back to economic development, just kind of off the cuff, I know GE Appliances in Louisville is possibly being spun off, and I know Governor Beshear addressed maybe they might leave the state. I don't know the situation there, but perhaps the shareholders of GE might be taking over that little thing, and maybe they're wanting to move, whatever. Back to economic development, it might be a long shot of an idea to attract them to Lexington or other companies like that with their engineers and their thought leaders and innovators and things like that. I think job opportunities like that in Lexington are fundamental. So that's just something out there. Finally, I tried to scour your 500-page budget during my weekend, just one Saturday night, and I noticed, I think if my numbers are correct, you have something, $2.8 million maybe to after-school programs, something like that. I think that's right, some large amount of money to after-school programs. And then coincidentally, I met a gentleman who was a U.K. cheerleader back when they first began the run of 17 consecutive national championships. He owns a gymnastic center, Man o' War in Trent, and he has after-school programs and buses and all these things, so maybe the city could work with him to help him because he goes to Veterans Park School and brings kids to the gymnastic place and helps them do things. And it's kind of hidden behind the trees now, so I don't know if anybody really sees it anymore. John Ireland, lexingtongymnastics.com is a website. I think it's a really good idea for exercise and things like that. And is my time up? It is. Thank you, Mayor. Good timing. Okay. Thanks. Anything further? Mr. Cobb. First, giving honor to God, peace and love to the council. A great deal of respect for what the council stands for. Lexington itself is in a tremendous state of illusion. We're building, we've got development on our mind, but we're overlooking these people. We care more about dogs and building trails than the youth of our city. I'm not mad at nobody. I'm just amazed at how we as a city in Lexington continue to allow a certain group of people to walk downtown like they own the city. God owns Lexington. His judgment is going to come to Lexington. We cannot be immoral and think we can build something. If God don't build it, the building is in vain. We've got to change the way we think. We can applaud Tyson Gay tonight, but let's respect his family who's walking down the street in downtown Lexington. Don't applaud him because he's an athlete. Applaud him because he's a man. We asked Lexington today, reconsider how you feel about all your citizens. All of us want the same thing. Lexington is just not for the elitist. We've got to wipe out racism. We've got to wipe out hatism. We've got to give everybody an opportunity to excel. For the last two years, all I've been asking is to shine your shoes. And if that's too much, then I understand that. I ask God to help me to love y'all. Because God loves me. And we're going to work together or it ain't going to stand. Y'all can have all the ideas you want. You can't build nothing on immorality. Y'all try. If I could have all the girls in the world, I would. But God said I can't. I've got to do what he says. Thank you, Mayor, for the time. Thank you for letting me talk to you. Even though you don't pay me no attention, it don't matter. I've got to do it anyway. I need all those that love to shine. Let's play together. We're going to make some changes in the city of Lexington. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Cobb. Does anyone else wish to address the council? Council Member Stanton. We have a motion to... Yes. Sure, Mayor. I move pursuant to KRS 61.8101C to go into closed session for the purposes of discussing pending litigation matters involving the LFUCG. So moved. Second. We have a motion and second to go into closed session. Any discussion? Those in favor, please say aye. Opposed, no. 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