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Olive Boulevard.The agenda included an opportunity for citizens to view maps and talk with study team members about specific ideas or concerns. Representatives from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and MSD provided a history and some study results to date and answered questions from the audience. We hope to have the powerpoint provided at the meeting and a survey regarding the proposed flood remediation measures on the website by next week. The Corp is conducting the study in collaboration with the City and MSD. The project will not proceed without consensus on solutions because a Congressional appropriation will be required to move construction or buy-outs forward. Senator Claire McCaskill’s representative attended last night’s meeting in order to gage community support. I will forward a letter to request her support to continue to fund the study of the project. Canton fence Ms. Baldwin asked about the at our last Council meeting. I had previously requested information on the fence because it has been an ongoing issue. I have attached a summary from 2005 and a current bid estimate to correct the failing fence. The fence divides Pagedale and University City and runs along private property behind homes. A new fence would cost in the range of $70,000. The purchase and installation would need to be coordinated with Pagedale and adjoining residents from municipalities. As you know, we have substantially cut our capital budget for FY ’08. I will forward a letter to Ms. Baldwin asking if she would be interested in leading an effort to have all neighbors participating in a cost share, since without their participation and permission the project would not be possible. Due to feedback from public meetings such as the Second Century Forums, and Code Housing Court Enforcement Task Force, staff is working on transitioning the from days to evening court. Our hope is that this will reduce the need for residents to take off from work to attend. It is a fairly major undertaking to alter the court schedule, as it requires the coordination of the Judge, Prosecutor, Clerks, Community Development and Police Departments. If you have any concerns about the transition please let me know before we proceed any further. Task Force on Code Enforcement The held their first meeting on May 31. The eighteen-member committee openly discussed the “top problem” issues: use of telephones, impolite clerical staff, inconsistency of inspections and the addition of items upon re-inspections. Community Development Director Walker will provide the final results and recommendation of the Task Force at your August 20 Study Session. “Kelly’s Chronicles” KEZK Kris Kelly, as part of the a 102.5 series, interviewed Mayor Adams, the episode focusing on University City will air on Saturday, June 8 at 6:00 AM. Upcoming Meetings and Events: Monday, June 18: 5:30 Study Session (Second Century Commission Report) Monday, June 18: 6:30 Council Meeting Monday, July 16: 5:30 Study Session (Liquor Licenses) Monday, July 16: 6:30 Council Meeting Monday, August 6: 5:30 Study Session (Golf Learning Center) Monday, August 6: 6:30 Council Meeting Monday, August 20: 6:30 Study Session (Code Enforcement) EOC Room Friday, August 24: 5:30 PM Strategic Planning Session