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EconomicDevelopmentRetailSalesTax(EDRST) Public Hearing Meeting Summary March 17, 2016 6:00P.M. The City of University City’s Community Development Departmentheldapublic hearingatthe University City Public Library (6701 Delmar Blvd),UniversityCity,Missouri on March 17,2016.The Public Hearing was tosolicit comments on the FY 2017Economic Development Retail Sales Tax funds. 1.Economic Development Retail Sales Tax (EDRST) Overview Ms.Jodie Lloyd, Manager of Economic Developmentprovidedan overview of the EDRST including the use of revenue as stated in the City’s municipal code and use of the funds to date, projects and programs. Ms. Lloydalso review past expenditure amounts and explained that FY 2017budget is projected to be about $550,000for projects and programs.Ms. Lloydalso explained the next steps for the funding requests, including the next EDSRT Board meeting followed by adoption of the budget by City Council. 2.Review of FY 2017Requests Ms. Lloydreviewed the requests for funds from theorganizations that are applyingfor FY 2017EDRST. 3.Public Comments Bonnidette Lantz, 8429 Ann Ave. St. Louis, MO Ms. Lantz supports the request for Create Space. She indicated that without Create Space, she wouldn’t have an opportunity to be an artist and maker in the Delmar Loop. Create Space is a great organization that has provided her and other artists with a fantastic opportunity. Kevin Taylor, 7022 Canton Ave. Mr. Taylor expressed concern about the lack of information provided at the meeting. He also indicated that the EDRST process doesn’t seem accessible to the taxpayers. He wants to know the next steps in the process. Alice Bloch, 7228 Shaftsbury Ave. Ms. Bloch supports the Farmers Market. Her late husband served on the Board and was a major advocate for the market. The Farmers Market provided a community gathering space and place for residents to come together and support local farmers. She supports the use of funds for entertainment and enjoys the local musicians and events like yoga at the market. Morton Hyman, 739 Harvard Mr. Hyman is a resident of the University Heights neighborhood. He supports the Farmers Market as a place that can continue to grow and it brings the people together. He wants to see the market succeed. Quentin Williams, Cintas Corporation Mr. Williams stated thathe supports the efforts of the University City Chamber of Commerce. He wants the Chamber to continue to grow and support the business community. The Chamber and City are working together to draw additional businesses into the City. He wants to see this effort continue. Ellen Bern, 7001 Washington Ms. Bern is supportive of the funds for the Chamber of Commerce. She said that the Chamber is a strong voice for the business community. She indicated that change on Olive Blvd can take many years and the successful Lunar New Year event was great for Olive Blvd but also for establishing relationships with property and business owners. Ms. Bern also thinks the EDRST Board should establish some parameters around marketing and event requests given the additional requests for funds. She doesn’t want the EDRST to lose 1