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Session 1904 December 15, 2003 health and well-being and that University City is the ideal spot to launch the effort. Shari Lekane-Yentumi, representing University City East, 6403-6419 Clemens Avenue, came to express her support for this project, which she believes is a good example for social mobility in the neighborhood. She mentioned Mike Giger's support for the program, which was in a document presented to Councilmembers. She asked the City Council to consider another sixty days to consider viability of the "bone shaker ground" in hope of inspiring other projects. David Felix, 712 Pennsylvania Avenue, came to support the Village in the City program for it stimulating interaction of multi-generational relationships, unique to the co-housing concept. This concept he pointed out, is new to Missouri, but has become established in other parts of America, especially on the east and west coasts. He feels University City's support would be beneficial and help "to pioneer" an important new concept here. Kathy Straatmann, 6823 Crest Avenue, 2 West, came to present a statement from Richard Dockett, president of their neighborhood association, who was unable to attend. She spoke about their group's goals, hopes for the future progress and achievements. She indicated her group feels they have endured character assassination and loss of credibility, because they are persistent in seeking change. Tonight they want to reassert their committed purpose. She stressed their desire to work in tandem with the City Council and thanked the City and specified a large number of positive improvements. She reiterated their group's primary goals are safety, improvement, and beautification of the neighborhood and reiterated that their commitment is to continuing to work together for mutual benefit. BILLS FOR SECOND AND THIRD READINGS BILL 8699 - AMENDING CHAPTER 12.04 OF THE UNIVERSITY CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO STREETS AND SIDEWALKS GENERALLY, BY REPEALING SECTION 12.04.070 THEREOF, RELATING TO STREET, ETCL, EXCAVATIONS-GENERALLY; PERMIT; BOND, AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW SECTION TO BE KNOWN AS "SECTION 12.04.070 RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT," THEREBY AMENDING SAID SECTION SO AS TO IMPOSE RIGHTS, DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS ON ALL USERS OF THE CITY'S RIGHTS-OF-WAY; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. The bill was given its second reading. The bill was given its third reading. Ms. Welsch moved approval and Mr. Munkel seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Ms. Colquitt, Mr. Munkel, Mr. Wagner, Mr. Lieberman, Ms. Welsch, Mr. Sharpe, and Mayor Adams. NAYS: none. Page 7