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Session 1909 January 26, 2004 agreed to do. The application passed unanimously. Comment - Lehman Walker honors: Mayor Adams mentioned a press release concerning Lehman Walker, Director of Planning and Development, who was appointed to the Examination Committee of the American Institute of Certified Planners. This is an honor and a distinction for Mr. Walker and reflects well both upon his work and upon University City. Citizen's Comments on Non-Aqenda Items: Kathy Straatman, 6823 Crest Avenue, came this evening to discuss the Neighborhood Association with the City Council. She brought an article from The New York Times to share the idea that order in the community prevents crime, based upon research findings. The article stressed the importance of neighborhood participation and Ms. Straatman stressed this was the aim of their Neighborhood Association, too. She pointed out the will of the Do Right Committee to work hand-in-hand with the City administration, thanking the Council and City administrators for the Northeast Plan, which addresses the priorities of the Do Right Committee. She mentioned some recent difficulties she encountered with the Police Department relating to her efforts to evict non-paying tenants from apartments buildings she purchased recently. She expressed her desire to meet with the City Manager to discuss these problems and stated that she attends City Council meetings because she has not been satisfied with measures taken to alleviate neighborhood problems. She said she sees her role as a messenger. She also sees severe problems with certain members of the Police Department and seeks help from the City Manager and the City Council. She said police officers do not always act with regard to the best interests of all citizens and she feels she and other citizens have legitimate needs to be met. She intends to persist until this problem is solved and the Do Right Committee intends to work positively with the City. Stephen Glickert, 7750 Blackberry Avenue, asked about snow removal, specifically whether there had been a directive for snow ploughs to maintain blades in the air at all times? He noted that the blades never touch the ground and asked that there be a directive for them to do so. Mayor Adams reminded citizens of the Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2004, and of the sewer issue also on the ballot, encouraging citizens to vote. BILLS FOR SECOND AND THIRD READINGS BILL 8705 - APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF A TRACT OF Page 9