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<br />OtherBusiness <br />a.Public Comments <br />Gail Snider –Ms. Snider is the Executive Director of the University City Chamber of Commerce and <br />reiterated support for reservefunds to be used as intended, for projects on Olive Blvd. She stated <br />that the Olive Blvd subcommittee has met many times and supports the City’s project list for lighting <br />improvements and the study to make the roadway safer for all users. The Chamber, through the <br />Olive Link website, also continues to help lease vacant properties. <br />Matt Beaver, President of the University City Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Beaver stated that he also <br />supports reserve funds to be used for projects on Olive Blvd and not for the fence project for the <br />Loop North parking lots. Mr. Beaver also indicated that he thinks that Mr. Edwards should address <br />the Board at the podium to speak on behalf of the Loop Special Business District and not as an ex- <br />offico member of the EDRST Board. <br />Reports <br />a.Council Liaison Report–Mayor Welsch stated that the City Council is working on the FY 16 City budget, <br />th <br />which will be approved by the end of June. The City’s Memorial Day Run which will take place May 25. <br />th <br />Fair U City will take place June 5-7in Heman Park. The Taste of U City was a terrific, successful event <br />with approx. 400 people, great job to the Chamber of Commerce. <br />b.Staff Report-Ms. Lloyd updated the Boardon several projects including a social media marketing <br />campaign in partnership with the Chamber, updates on the Olive Link website, the Olive banners, <br />and the Loop Is Open campaign. <br />Meeting adjourned at 4:50p.m. <br />Respectfullysubmitted <br /> <br />_____________________________________________________ <br />Robert Kuhlman <br />EDRSTBSecretary <br />Prepared by: Jodie Lloyd, <br />Managerof EconomicDevelopment <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br />