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AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of the February Community Improvement Award
MEETING DATE: February 2, 2000
PREPARED BY: Community Development Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the Mayor present Robert Casalegno, the proprietor of the Java Stop
located at 321 S. Hutchins, with the Community Improvement Award for
February 2000.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In 1998, Mr. Casalegno leased the site and started on
improvements for converting the long vacant dairy product retail
outlet into a drive-thru coffee and espresso shop, the Java Stop. In
doing so, he rejuvenated the former Milk Stop, a fixture in this
community which originally was built in 1957. Unfortunately, in recent years, that fixture had become a
source of code enforcement problems due to the occasions when the vacant buildings would become
unsecured, graffiti would be sprayed on the buildings or garbage and debris would be left in the lot
areas. All standard problems encountered with a vacant property.
The opening of the Java Stop, and the related exterior improvements has been a definite improvement
to a very visible property located along one of the busiest thoroughfares in Lodi, and worthy of
recognition with the Community Improvement Award.
FUNDING: None
Prepared by Joseph Wood, Community Improvement Manager
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cc: Eastside Improvement Committee
Konradt Bartlam
Community Development Director
APPROVED:
H. bixon Flynn ---/City Manager
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