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Session 1576, Minutes August 17, 1992 Page 2 distribution, with far too nuch still bein] spent on the military. He asked Council to aw:rove the resolution am to urge other cities to do the same. Ms. Janet Becker, 8655 W. I<in;Jsbury, came forNard. Mayor Majerus thanked Ms. Becker for brin]in] the resolution to Council's attention am said everyone she spoke to favored it. Ms. Becker said she was very proud of University City for takin;J the lead in this matter. Councilmernber Wagner said he strongly suworts this resolution that calls for conversion of the c::otmtJ:y' s unmatched military irnustrial expertise toward rebuildinJ the infrastnlcture am protectin] the envirornnent. He said our national leaders have been inattentive in this regard, but other c::otmtries have recognized am are respon:iin;J to the needs of exparrlin;J global markets. In addition to an urxleremployed work force, America has vast resources, and this reallocation of government spen::li.n:J will tum the economy aroun:l and re- vitalize our lo~-sufferin] cities by investin] in jobs that produce direct and essential i.rrpacts on our daily lives. Mr. Adams moved adoption of the resolution, adding that a nation is stro~ if its people are well-fed, well-housed am well-e.ducated. Mr. Wagner seconded the notion, which ccu::ried unanim::lusl Y . CITY MAmc:RR' S REroRl'S RJBLIC HFARING - 1992-93 TAX RATES '!he City Manager said a public hearin] was set for this time am place as re- quired by state law to receive camments conc:::enrin:J the adjustment of City tax rates in line with final assessed valuations. It has been detennine.d that no chan:Je from rates set by Council in June needs to be made at this time. Mayor Majerus opened the public hearin] at 7:44 p.m. '!here were no requests to speak, and the hearin] was closed at 7:44 p.m. IUBLIC HFARING - 1300 <XX>LIOOE ALlEY VACATION '!he city Manager said a public hearin] was set for 7: 30 this date to hear comments on the neighbortlocxi request that the City vacate the uniIrp:roved al- ley between Coolidge and Sheridan in the 1300 block. Notices were sent to adjacent property owners, who may claim the adjoininJ strip for their own residential pw:poses if the alley is vacated. Mayor Majerus opened the public hearin] at 7:45 p.m. Ms. Lillie Elazer, 1348 Coolidge Drive, representin] Coolidge-Archer Neigh- bortlocxi Association, said the neighbortlocxi wants this alley vacated because it has been the scene of criminal activity. However, Ms. Elazer said neigh- bors were concerned their real estate taxes might go up. Mayor Majerus closed the public hearin] at 7:48 p.m. Respondin] to Mrs. '!hcmpson, Mr. Ollendorff said a copy of the ordinance will