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Session 1725, Minutes June 8, 1998 job of maintaining the exterior in the future. Many neighborhood residents have signed a petition opposing this license with concerns about security, traffic, noise and other activity disruptive of the neighborhood peace and quiet. The applicant indicates that he wishes to be a good neighbor and cater to the neighborhood more than to outsiders. Following the public hearing which is scheduled for this time and place the City Council may grant the license, deny the license, table for further observation or grant a lower level license such as beer and wine. The application is in order, however, the City Council must determine whether granting a license at this location is in the best interest of the community as well as the applicant. Lula Dempsey, 6815 Roberts, said that a letter stating their (owners on Roberts and Raymond Streets) reasons why they were opposed to a liquor license at this facility was sent to the City Manager and should have been copied to the City Council, so she would not restate them. She and her neighbors look out onto the back of this facility and see debris, uncut grass and mattresses. The City has had to go out and cut the grass around the property, because the owner will not do it. She is opposed to the liquor license, because of the type of patrons it will bring into the community. Amy Sneirson, 7733 Forsyth, represents 1255 Ferguson as attorney. She stated that the restaurant "This Is It" has been opened as a restaurant since February 1998. They have not been aware of any complaints from the neighbors besides those being heard tonight. There have been no known meetings with the neighbors to address and work on concerns nor have there been any conflicts with the police. The restaurant's profits are too low, and they will not make it without a liquor license. The restaurant is geared toward older customers and not to the young. None of the concerns heard so far, should prevent the Council from approving an unrestricted liquor license. Lee Tyson, 7347 Trenton Ave., said that he favors Mr. Montgomery opening the restaurant. He said that Mr. Montgomery serves older patrons and not younger, louder ones. He believes that he is a credit to University City and the Third Ward. Joyce Montgomery, 1255 Ferguson, is co-owner of the restaurant and wife to the applicant. She said that she had sent letters out to the neighbors inviting them in to discuss their concerns, but no one came in to meet them. She said her husband was a steady, well respected family man. They have met good friends in the neighborhood that support them. She does not understand why the neighbors criticize them so much, when they have not taken the opportunity to talk with them in person. John Cross, 6847 Raymond, is in favor of the restaurant. He believes that he should have an opportunity to run his restaurant and not be blamed for others mistakes in the past. He does not remember ever having to come in and speak about a liquor license at this location in over thirty years. He asked that Council be fair in their decision.