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Session 1927 MINUTES OF THE UNIVERSITY CITY COUNCIL June 28,2004 At a study session of the City Council of University City held in the second floor conference room, June 28, 2004, Mayor Joseph Adams called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. In addition to Mayor Adams, the following members of Council were present: Ms. Cassandra Colquitt Ms. Francine Brungardt Mr. Robert Wagner Ms. Stefany Brot Mr. Arthur Sharpe, Jr. Ms. Welsch Also present was the City Manager, Mr. Frank Ollendorff. The Council discussed a number of issues. Advisory Board - Councilmember Welsch said that tonight she wanted the Council to determine the size and numbers of this group and for Council to issue approval for this group, so that invitations may be sent to prospective members and the date set for the first meeting. She submitted a list of people, separated into 1) her ad hoc task force on economic development and redevelopment; 2) potential members, including those recommended by Council or people expressing interest in joining the group. She favors a large group and said they will determine their own modus operandi. Both property owners and business owners are interested in participating. There will be one official Councilmember liaison, but all Councilmembers are welcome to attend all meetings. Mr. Sharpe asked how a Councilmember became the official member, because he noticed little representation from the Third Ward. The Council eventually agreed that a group size of 25 would be sound. Ms. Brungardt favored a membership divisible by three with equal representation from each ward, including both property owners and business owners. Ms. Welsch asked the Council to submit names of prospective participants by July 6, 2004, including any concerns about these prospects, which may require an Executive Session meeting of the Council at a later date. The matter will be referred to the City Attorney for consideration as far as the appropriateness of an executive session being the forum of this issue. The Council needs to agree on an appropriate date to meet to determine membership of this board. Non-Resident Access of the Pool - The Council voted not to allow non-resident use of the pool, but there were requests for exceptions. Also, Council asked the City Manager to provide a report on: 1) past policies allowing non resident use of the pool and 2) past policies on reduced admissions. Discussion on these issues ensued, as well as on other issues relating to marketing pool passes to City employees and business holders,