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Session 1859 November 4, 2002 endocrine disrupter. He reported that another compound, piprinil butoxide, increases the pesticides' potency. He cited studies in New York, China, Washington,D.C. and the state of Maine about the effects of other components. He asked that the Council hold a hearing to expose citizens to other viewpoints. He gave the City Clerk a copy of statement that he had made to the County. Mr. Munkel asked if he knew if these pesticides were cumulative in the human body. Mr. Kennell answered that they accumulate in fatty tissue. He said that the insecticide was made from a natural pesticide found in chrysanthemums and that additives are employed to create a stable and more potent compound. Mr. Wagner asked if he had expressed these concerns to the County Health Department and wanted to know their response. Mr. Kennell said he had made a presentation to the Health Committee of St. Louis County two weeks earlier. Wilma Kennel, 1332 Purdue, stated that the way the City handles the leaf pickup schedule needs to be looked at because the first pickup is done when hardly any leaves have fallen. She would like to see the schedule changed to a time when it is more productive because of more leaves being on the ground. Nancy Sachar, 8044 Lafon Place, said three years ago, the Medve apartment development was begun on Delmar between McKnight and Bonham and that, except for the foundation, there has been no more activity. She cited an article in the Post (January 4, 2002) which said a restart was imminent. She observed a sign which thanked University City for its patience and which promised a re-start in the spring of 2002 but nothing happened. She said that Councilmember Lieberman's newsletter informed residents that a re-start would take place in December or January and expressed her skepticism. She asked if the developer could be sued, if the site could be redeveloped and requested an answer by the next Council meeting. Barbara Heise, 920 Golf Course Drive, expressed her appreciation to Major Adams who, with 6 or 7 police officers, worked on Mr. Turner's house on Rockgrove. She thanked the Councilmembers for their support, for the study session and for their attempts to address issues of concern. She also thanked Thomas Moron, Assistant City Manager who contacted her after the last meeting and, along with Lehman Walker, inspected the offending property. She said that there is no longer junk in the back yard. Ms. Heise, also expressed dismay about the minor penalty ($50 fine) imposed on the property at 6814 Crest which she felt should have been closer to the $1000.00 limit. Richard Dockett, 6844 Crest Avenue, also thanked the Council for the study session and stated the desire of the residents to be allied with the Police Department to effect change in their neighborhood. Mr. Dockett reported that about 40 people converged on Mr. Turner's house at 6840 Crest on Let's Make A Difference Day. He commended everyone who came for their participation and specifically referred to Councilmember