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in the autumn, leaf sweeping is contracted out to supplement the City’s own collection. It was recommended to split the $66,000 contract between two companies, Complete Curbside Leaf Removal Service and Hendel Lawn Care Service. Mr. Price moved for adoption of the consent calendar, seconded by Mr. Sharpe, Jr. and was approved unanimously. The Green Center Lease Amendments – Consent Agenda item pulled. Some minor amendments were requested to the Green Center Lease. The major amendment was that the Green Center would retain the greenhouse if there was a default in the lease. The other amendments clarified the relationship between the City and the Green Center as to ground maintenance, contact information and time allotment decision in rebuilding main house in the event of destruction. Another change in working in item 5 “TERM AND COMMENCEMENT DATE……. (25) years commencing on the date of “________” lease; the blank would be filled in with “original” instead of “this”. Ms. Ricci moved for approval of the amendments, seconded by Mr. Glickert and was approved unanimously. Mr. Price moved for the approval of lease as amended, seconded by Mr. Wagner and was approved unanimously. Ms. Brot move to change the order of the agenda by moving the resolution on the Sutter Meyer farmhouse to be discussed at this point. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wagner and was approved unanimously. Ms. Brot explained the purpose of the resolution was to find money to assist on a long-term strategic plan for the renovation and maintenance of the historic Sutter- Meyer farmhouse and an outreach through a brochure. This resolution is the final step required in order to submit the application. Ms. Brot said that a few numbers in the budget had to be revised due to the suggestions from the state office and were reflected in the revised copy placed on Council’s desks. Ms. Brot moved to pass this resolution in the first step to protect this historical heritage, seconded by Mr. Glickert and was approved unanimously. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS Greg Paulus, 4484 Westminster Pl. Mr. Paulus read a statement from Carol Diaz-Granados, a member of the Board of Directors of the Sutter-Meyer Society and a Washington University archaeologist, who could not be at the meeting. Her statement fully supported the passing of this resolution in the first step in saving this historic site. Mr. Paulus is the president of the Mound City Archaeological Society-St. Louis Chapter and expressed his organization’s full support for the resolution’s approval. Jen Jensen, 706 Pennsylvania Ms. Jensen is the secretary and board member of the Sutter-Meyer Society, the secretary and board member of the Historical Society of University City and a October 1, 2007