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Special Session 935, }{inures June 23, 1969 Page 9 without question, but rather it must be fully reviewed and carefully evaluated, tie admitted that it is not an easy decision to make, weigh- ing the possibility of an immediate development against a future project, but he felt very strongly that the construction of the Target Store would have an adverse effect on Olive Boulevard, whereas the alternative of waiting for an appropriate apartment or office development has the possibility of only improving conditions in that area. He urged the Council members to remember that land is a precious resource and they should not be rushed into rezoning unless they can be assured that the long range interest of the City is being served, and he further urged the Council to support the recommendation of the Plan Co~ission. llayor Kaufman suggested that Mr. Goldman have his remarks put in memoran- dum form and transmitted to members of the Council. Mr. Goldman added that the Blucher Report supports the position of the City Plan Comission in its entirety. Councilman Grimm, Council representative on the City Plan Commission, observed that Mr. Diedrich Rixmann, former Chairman of the Commission, is present. The Mayor invited Mr. Rixmann to comment, whereupon Mr. Rixmann reviewed the thinking of the Plan Commission and discussed their views. Mr. Guidera, in summation, again spoke for his company. He requested an early decision and said if the action is favorable, the Target Store would be opened as early as possible in 1970 - their contractual obliga- tions with the fee owners expire July 9th. There being no other persons who wished to be heard, the !,~yor concluded the public hearing at 11:07 P.M. and said the Council will take the matter under advisement. He called for a brief recess and at 11:14 P,M. the Council reconvened. Councilman Lieberman requested that an appropriate bill be prepared for the rezoning of the Westover Ritter property to the extent of the develop~ ment which was expressed tonight which is a little over 17 acres, not the entire Uestover-Ritter property as has been presented to the Council - ask that the bill be prepared to describe the boundaries as sh~.m on the development, and leave the remainder zoned R-6. PROPOSED I~ISTALLATION OF A REFUSE TRANSFER STATION: The City ~{anager said that as a result of continually rising in costs for the disposal of refuse and the lack of suitable disposal facilities in the immediate area, University City is considering the construction of a Refuse Transfer Station. He said extensive analyses of costs and space requirements have been made and a specific plan developed for the Central Garage area. The City Manager reviewed details, pointing out the need for a Refuse Transfer Station, the purpose, type of operation, estimated cost and the savings which would be effected. The City ~nager said that all in all, it is estimated the total cost of putting this in operation~ buying all the equipment, putting up the building and getting into operation is something like $150,000. The money would be borrowed on a short time basis and paid through refuse service charges. He said they have proposed going ahead immediately if it is to be accomplished because it ~mmediately saves money. Councilman Grimm moved approval of the plan. Motion was seconded by