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She stated that she also wanted to inform Mr. Hales, the President of the Traffic Commission, that if they are looking for remediesthey should start by contacting the Loop Trolley Company becausethey have agreed to assume all liability. O.COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember McMahon stated he is happy that Council was able to pass this budget and wanted to thank Mr. Adams and his staff for all their hard work, as well as the community, who voiced their concerns about budget items they felt were important. However, while the impassioned plea made by the Director of Community Development obviously meant that she needed more help in her department, it also raised a greater concern. Did all of the reorganization implemented for the sake of saving the City money swing so far that it has now made it difficult for staff to perform their jobs in a way that benefits the community? So, as Council moves forward with the search for a new City Manager he thinks this will be an important question that needs to be asked and answered. CouncilmemberMcMahon stated with the main task behind them, he would like to suggest a few things he feels need to be addressed: 1. EMS Outsourcing -As Gateway enters into its two-year anniversary it's time to review their service and ascertain where they stand with respect to this contract. 2. Prop P Funding -When and how to garner citizen input that will assist Council in making a determination of how these funds should be allocated. 3. In-Fill Review Board -What happened to cause this Board to collapse and how can it be restored. On a personal note, Councilmember McMahon stated he would ask to be excused from the July 10th meeting, as he will be on a Mission Trip with seventeen youth to meet, support and gain a better understanding of what life is like, for the residents of Cairo, Illinois. He wished everyone a happy and safe Fourth of Julyand expressed his desire to bring some of the synergiesgleaned in Cairo back to U City. Councilmember Carrstated this was a bellwether budget representing the first time in years she has seen Council actually work together. So she is very encouraged by the belief that she and her colleagues are on the right path. Councilmember Carrstated when you have an organization that receives as much support from the City as The Chamber has received, Council has a right to ask questions, review their plans and expect performance. So the fact that the Director of The Chamber met with her colleagues to discuss why they should be funded, and excluded her from the discussion creates a problem. And while she does not believe it is incumbent upon her to fix this problem, she is pleased that Council agreed to postpone their $50,000 request until such time as they have developed a sufficient plan. Councilmember Carrstated when an organization makes a request for funds to be used for marketing and chooses to segment that marketing by eliminating one of the decision-makers, in her opinion, they are not doing good marketing.Councilmember Carrwished everyone a happy Fourth of July. CouncilmemberJennings stated that as someone who volunteers in similar events, he would like to commend CouncilmemberMcMahon for his participation in this mission trip, and his foresight to understand the importance of helping young people build relationships by learning about other communities and how they work. Alongthat same line,he would like to recognize Kelsey Bryant, a senior at U City High School who is interested in becoming the student representative on Council. Page 14 of 16