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Session 1105, ~inutes June 16, 1975 Page 2 said the building has been vacant for three or four years, is boarded up and has presented quite an eyesore to the neighborhood. Councilman Glickert expressed the view that the use of the building by the Sutter Avenue Presbyterian Church would definitely be an asset to the com- munity and to the immediate neigt~orhood. She pointed out that in a time when Church attendance has been dropping, the Sutter Avenue Presbyterian Church has been growing rapidly~ their Sunday School now has an enrollment of about 400. Answering an inquiry by Councilman Lieberman, ~. Ochs said they will abide by ~ny conditions set forth by the City Plan Commission in the way of the property, etc. He discussed the nature of some of the work and charitable deeds which they engage in. Upon inquiry by ~ayor Kaufman whether any member of the public wants to be heard on this matter, there was no response. Councilman Glickert said she doubts that anyone in that area would object to the issuance of the Conditional Use Permit because of the good work being done by this Church, and it will certainly result in a great physical im- provement over what exists there now. Councilman Glickert, who it was learned, had been born in the house at 6505 Bartmer, moved that the Conditional Use Permit be approved, llotion was seconded by Councilman Liebarman, and unanimously carried. Councilman Lieberman said he believes the record should reflect that the Council feels that this Church in the past, present and in the future will be a great asset to this Community. PUBLIC HEARING - IIcKi~IGHT COI~}~IY: As it was not yet 8:00 P.I-i., this matter was deferred until that time. (See page PROPOSAL BY PEOPLE TO PEOPLE CItAPTER - TREE PLAi-YfIi{G PROGRA~.t.' City ilanager Henry stated that request has been made by People to People to establish a long term tree planting project or urban arboretum in some location in University City. This would involve a programwhere all the types of street trees used in University City would be planted in a single area to be used as a display site for persons interested in trees. He said that People to People would pay for the trees. It would serve to recognize the various countries wino have participated in the People to People movement with University City. Ee said that }ir. Kohlenberger, Director of Parks, Recreation mhd Forestry, and Mr. L. ttensler~ City Forester, met with repre- sentatives of People to People and it was agreed that a good site might be located along the pathway running on the north side of the River des Peres from the back of the pool to the tennis courts. Iir. Hensler had prepared a report indicating the types of trees for the urban arboretum and the number of planting spaces, which totals 40. This would be a project lasting over a period of several years. l~s. Arthur E. Carlson, 8023 Gannon Avenue, representing People to People, said that this Chapter is a member of the President's Executive Committee for the Centennial and is charged with doing something for the Bicentennial. She discussed their tree planting proposal, and said they have not yet settled all of the final details because they haven't take it to their