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Session 1932 August 16, 2004 6504. COMMENTS Elsie Glickert, 6712 Etzel Avenue, commented that at a previous Council meeting there was a bill introduced and passed pertaining to the Purdue Avenue pedestrian bridge in Heman Park. She said there is a bridge there now, which was a vehicular bridge fallen into decay. She asked why the City applied for a grant for a pedestrian bridge instead of a vehicular bridge. Ms. Welsch said she thought a pedestrian bridge was needed. Also, she was advised there were no plans to re-open the automotive route into Heman Park from Purdue Avenue, so she favored its use as a pedestrian bridge. Mr. Ollendorff said he would research the records to determine the reasons for this recommendation and to send copies to Council and to Ms. Glickert. Ms Glickert wants Council to reconsider using the bridge as a vehicular bridge. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Adams asked for a motion to go into Executive Session immediately after the regular session in the second floor conference room, dealing with real estate and personnel as pursuant to 610.021, paragraphs two and three Ms. Welsch moved to go into Executive Session and Mr. Sharpe seconded. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Ms. Colquitt, Ms. Brot, Ms. Welsch, Mr. Sharpe and Mayor Adams; NAYS: none. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Ms. Colquitt announced that on August 28, 2004, the Seventh Annual Soapbox Derby Back-to-School function will take place in Heman Park, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Canton and Eastover and the picnic will begin at noon in Heman Park. Mr. Sharpe commended University City in Bloom for the marvelous job they do in making the City- parks, city, and neighborhoods - absolutely beautiful. Ms. Brot thanked Mayor Adams for the explanations he provided to her at this evening's meeting, commenting how much it had helped her. She commented also that she is quite concerned that Council has not examined thoroughly the political sign ordinance. She favors discussion to clarify the law prior to the November election and wonders what the process would be to do this. Mayor Adams said a Study Session on this topic is probably a good idea. Mr. Ollendorff added that political signs are part of the Zoning Ordinance and State Law specifies that any changes in zoning ordinance must be originated by the Plan Commission and advised her to send a memo to them on this subject to put the process in motion. Due to a heavy meeting schedule, he does not think it realistic to expect any change before the November election. There are Page 17