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Session 1869 February 24, 2003 the grounds at the Pershing School. Elsie Glickert, 6712 Etzel Avenue, appeared as the Chair of the Lap Swim Advocacy Group. She reiterated suggestions by attendees of the December 17, 2002 meeting, namely - retaining existing lap lanes, building an indoor pool at Heman Park, housing Recreation Department offices at that facility, returning the three-foot water to the end of the pool with no zero depth. There were also suggestions for installing a handicapped lift, installing underwater lights, relocating the baby pool to the east end as well as locating all the water toys there, marketing the pool to new residents by distributing free coupons with occupancy permits, promoting special pool rates to city and school employees, and promoting swimming at the two Senior citizen buildings. She proposed demolishing the present facility and building a new facility, making the refreshment stand a year-round service and moving it to the east side, returning park benches to the edge of the walk, and Heman Pool remaining as it is rather than as a water park. Jennifer McCrea, 7357 Carleton Avenue, a part-time employee at the Fitness Center reported her observations and feedback from patrons. She said that the primary requests are for more space, higher ceilings, brighter lighting, room for mat work on the floor, and rooms for fitness classes throughout the day. She also suggested the construction of a brand new, state of the art facility. Donald W. Cranke, 7843 Cornell, commended his neighbor, Al Ross, for his many signs for Prop K. He saw the recreational facilities as an asset to University City. Tim Michels, 7038 Cornell Avenue, wanted the facility built to comply with the energy standards for "Green Building," and an attempt, by University City to get a "lead-certified rating." Mr. Lieberman suggested the inclusion of a two-seater sauna. Mayor Adams then declared the hearing closed. AGENDA ITEM # 3 - U. CITY IN BLOOM VERNON AVENUE LEASE: Mr. Norfleet recommended approving a memorandum of understanding between University City and University City in Bloom whereby a vacant City lot on Vernon, 800 feet east of Pennsylvania, will be improved and utilized for a period of ten years as a plant growing and storage facility. A dollar-a-year lease with UCity in Bloom will go along with a $3,500 city contribution towards property improvements and a similar amount in annual maintenance labor and equipment costs. The U. City in Bloom organization will provide volunteer workers and volunteer expense. The terms of this agreement were in keeping with the City Council's policies of cooperation with U. City organizations and always end up 4