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Session 1891 July 7, 2003 them to do it differently, we really can't put any further restrictions on them. Mr. Lieberman said that he does understand First Amendment rights, but his objection lies in the act of soliciting funds, which does not fall under First Amendment rights. Mr. Munkel countered saying that although this group raises funds, they are also a lobby group which is a political activity, which is protected. He believes we need to tread lightly on this and feels too much time and attention has been given to this item. He called the question. The motion to approve carried 6 to 1, with Mr. Lieberman voting Nay. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Gretchen LaBelle, 7355 Dorset Avenue, said that it was brought to her attention last Wednesday evening that there was a Proposition K committee proposal to put the new Recreation Facility at the University City High School. She would like to voice her opposition to this proposal. She is driving a petition of other like minded citizens to present to the Council, hopefully, by the next City Council meeting. Kathy Straatman, 6823 Crest, wished to remind the Council about the party celebrating the northeast area, in particular the Roth Grove Neighborhood Association this coming Wednesday evening. Elsie Glickert, 6712 Etzel, said that she was very concerned about the UCRS and the direction that they are going in recent years. The whole emphasis is on Parkview Gardens. She was one of the founders of UCRS and it was founded specifically to keep the real estate on the open market. North of Olive Street Road is still not on the open market. She believes that they should return to that emphasis. Parkview Gardens is practically owned by Washington University. They do not need a residential service. North of Olive does need this service. They need to keep track of all the FHA repos and use them to the best advantage. This recommendation should be included in the contract along with the $70,000 you are giving them. Dalfred Blockton, 6818 Crest, said that there still seems to be an overcrowding issue at 6814 Crest. She came before Council several months ago about this issue and there has not been anything done about it as of yet. There are three generations of family, plus friends, living in this house. Mr. Ollendorff said that he will keep trying to catch the illegal occupants to ticket and fine them. This has been done several times over the period since Ms. Blockton had visited the Council last. Staff will keep continuing to do this. Ms. Blockton expressed her disappointment in the City's inability to enforce the occupancy code. Ms. Welsch said that she was glad that this issue was being addressed, but she would like to find out if there is anyway possible that staff's efforts could be expedited. There Page 5