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Session 1852 September 23, 2002 Mr. Wagner stated that he is in no way related to the R.V. Wagner recommended for award of this bid. Mr. Wagner stated that at the last CDBG hearing, there seemed to be a public sentiment that there were higher priorities for this CDBG money than to be used for the Leland project. Mr. Ollendorff said that this is year old money that was approved by the Council a year and three months ago during last year's CDBG process. It could have been changed over the ensuing six or seven months, but that didn't happen. There weren't any requests to change this, so we've moved ahead with it. Mr. Wagner clearly remembered at the last CDBG hearing a few months ago, the citizens and the Council agreeing that Leland was not a high enough priority for CDBG funds. Ms. Colquitt and Mr. Sharpe agreed with Mr. Wagner. Mr. Sharpe said that Leland was discussed as Mr. Wagner stated. Mr. Wagner moved to table this matter until this issue could be clarified. Ms. Colquitt seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Ms. Glickert, 6712 Etzel, stated that Councilmember Wagner was absolutely right. Leland Avenue was on the CDBG public hearing for approving the allocation for the coming year. At that meeting, the Council agreed with the public attending the meeting, that Leland was not a high enough priority to receive CDBG funds. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Robert Huston, pastor of Mt. Gideon Church, said that at the last meeting he had attended, he had voiced his concern about the alleys being fixed on Etzel and Crest. They also had asked for $3,000 for the church's Feed the Hungry program. They really need this financial assistance to continue this project. They are very concerned about the amount of drugs being sold in the 6500-6600 block of Etzel. There is also a concern for the growing amount of vacant homes. Jeff Suttle, 1143 Sutter, is very interested in seeing road improvements on Sutter from Olive up to Julian. It is in great disrepair. He also suggested some free programs for the youth at our park facilities that may encourage them to stay out of mischief. Mary McCormack, 1071 Purcell, said that she is a resident of the Roth Grove Neighborhood, a professional educator and mother of two small children. For several years through numerous neighborhood meetings, petitions and extensive communication with the University City Police department, they have attempted to enlighten city officials regarding challenging situations that continue to arise in their neighborhood. Requests for increased police control have fallen on deaf ears. They are sometimes executed for several weeks or months to appease herself and her fellow neighbors. They have been victims of verbal abuse, prohibited from entering their streets, and have been forced to listen to lewd and vulgar lyrics from car stereos. They have been burglarized and their cars have been damaged. She has helped a neighbor