Recorded roll call

Position

Count

Published names

aye

Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby

nay

None

absent

Councilmember Pickens

Decision and next steps

Authorization and later evidence are separate events. A later record does not by itself establish causal impact.

· authorized execution unverified

Approval of Appointment of Ryan "Rip" Duke to the Urban Design Commission to fulfill current term through 12/31/25. Citywide

Authorized in this action record. A signed agreement, payment, permit, delivery or completion is a separate event and may remain unverified.

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Motion sequence

made a motion to approve item BCA2025-014

Reported carried · Mover: Councilmember Travis Lindley · Seconder: Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Tim Gould

Recorded roll call
Position	Count	Published names
aye	6	Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
nay	0	None
absent	1	Councilmember Pickens

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BCA2025-014 Approval of Appointment of Ryan "Rip" Duke to the Urban Design Commission to fulfill current term through 12/31/25. Citywide

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