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Mr. Sharpe, Jr. stated that the Director of Parks, Ms. MacCartney had presented the <br />Council with much detail on the proposal and believed what she had prepared was <br />correct. Based on economics period, Mr. Sharpe, Jr. said he would have to support the <br />driving range. <br /> <br />Ms. Brot said the Council had studied options and asked questions that constituents had <br />proposed in order to be able to make a well informed decision. The Parks’ Department <br />had worked hard to remedy many of the complaints and Ms. Brot welcomes the idea of <br />partnering with University City’s surrounding communities. <br /> <br />Ms. Ricci said that the Ruth Park Learning Center was proposed to her in May of 2007 <br />and she had not taken it lightly. She based her opinion on economics of reimbursing the <br />Ruth Park Golf Course to $100,000 a year and attendance has been decreasing each <br />year. This learning center proposal was studied one year previous to the Council <br />receiving it by the Parks’ Commission, the Parks’ Foundation, the National Golf <br />Foundation, the Forecast Golf Group Inc., and was designed by a well-known golf <br />design company. In the Study Session previous to the Council meeting, the Finance <br />Director prepared a five year financial forecast for University City which showed a $3.9 <br />million dollar deficit in five years. Ms. Ricci invited all present and all concerned <br />residents to become involved in the upcoming budget study. <br /> <br />Mayor Adams thanked all the citizens who were present for their passion but also invited <br />citizens to become passionate when the Council deals with its budget. It is important to <br />become involved in your community in all aspects and not just on individualized interest. <br /> <br />Ms. Brot moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Wagner and was approved by the <br />majority, with one Nay vote from Mr. Glickert. <br /> <br />Mayor Adams called for a voice vote. The vote was six Ayes to one Nay by Mr. Glickert <br />and was approved by the majority. <br /> <br /> <br />4. Federal funding for microsurfacing on portions of Canton, Groby, Old Bonhomme and <br />Pershing. <br />Mr. Price moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Wagner and was approved <br />unanimously. <br /> <br />5. Purdue bridge replacement <br />Mr. Wagner moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Sharpe, Jr. and was approved <br />unanimously. <br /> <br /> <br />I. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT <br />1. Liquor License for the Winslow House at 7213 Delmar <br />Presented with no disqualifying information. <br /> <br />Mr. Price moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Sharpe, Jr. and was approved <br />unanimously. <br /> <br />2. Liquor License for the Olive Bistro at 8141 Olive <br /> <br />