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budget since the Board did not approve a budget until April. Mayor Welsch indicated that the City will consider submitting a budget later in the year, so that the EDRSTB recommended budget can be incorporated. Mr. Kuhlman inquired about whether Create Space could request funds later in the fiscal year. Mayor Welsch indicated that they could and Council can amend the budget. Boardmembers expressed concerns with the City Council not funding Create Space due to metrics and indicated that all funding recipients should have equal metrics. Board members want to ensure that all applicants are addressing the existing metrics and benchmarks set forth in the funding priority guidelines, as these were developed in a thoughtful manner. Staff and Board will discuss metrics before the next round of funding. Other Business, Public Comments Kevin Taylor, 7022 Canton Avenue Mr. Taylor indicated that this Board is advisory to City Council and that Council has the final approval for the use of funds. He stated that the Board can consider moving its budgeting cycle to have funding requests prepared before February. Mr. Taylor inquired about $100,000 approved by the Board for Kitchen Space and Ms. Riganti indicated that those funds have not been allocated. Mr. Taylor stated that Economic Development Retail Sales Tax projects should be tied to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. He offered assistance to develop metrics. Gail Snider, Executive Director, University City Chamber of Commerce Ms. Snider gave the Board a recap of the North and South and Delmar Block Party that took st place on Sunday, July 31. She said the event was a great success and very well attended. Merchants were very happy and want to have the event again but it wasn’t funded in FY 17. She hopes the Board will reconsider the block party and fund it in FY 18. Brandin Vaughn, Create Space, 7301 Trenton Mr. Vaughn thanked the Board for their support of Create Space. While the retail incubator will continue, the Kitchen and Make Space will be placed on hold until additional funding can be secured. Reports a. City Council Liaison – Mayor Welsch reported that Lions Against Litter is hosting clean-ups and getting volunteers to help pick-up litter in neighborhoods. In addition, a separate group from All National Church was hosting a clean-up on Saturday from 9-11am. b. Staff Report - Ms. Lloyd provided the Board with an update on staff activities. Staff working with public works to remove trees along Olive Blvd that are within the pedestrian right of way. Ms. Llloyd discussed additional outreach activities for the façade program and informed the Board that the City, Create Space, and the Chamber will present to the Mosaic Project Board on “Developing an International District.”