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Regular meeting May 23, 2005 was that Westport was not at fault at all, insofar as the ladder/platform was concerned. Ms. Colquitt clarified that the City did not specify the correct ladder. Mayor Adams replied that this statement was correct. Ms. Colquitt then wondered if the contractor would guarantee their work and if something went wrong, would they reinstall it to the City's satisfaction. Mr. Ollendorff advised that no payment would be forthcoming until the right platform that we now specify is correctly installed. The motion passed five to two, with Ms. Brungardt and Ms. Welsch voting NAY. Aqenda Item # 2 - Public Hearinq - Annual Budqet The 2nd public hearing has been called for this time and place in order for citizens to comment on the budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2005. Mayor Adams declared the Public Hearing open at 6:46 p.m. Richard Dockett, 6844 Crest Avenue, commended the City of University City for its support of a plan to improve the quality of life in the northeast section of the City. His concern about the budget focuses upon a progress report from the Planning Department and the restoration of the Sutter-Meyer house. He stressed the need for improved lighting in the northeast area, as well. Today he asked for increased funds to further the northeast project. Mr. Wagner thanked him for his comments on the northeast plan and asked Mr. Dockett if he specifically meant street lighting, and was advised that he did. Mr. Wagner asked him if he was asking for acceleration of this plan. Mr. Dockett said the current lighting was inadequate and improved lighting was needed. The plan states specifically what is needed: additional lighting, redirection of existing lighting and improved lighting for the MetroLink Wellston Station. Mr. Wagner reiterated that the plan was in place and his association is satisfied with it and now it just needs to be implemented. Mr. Dockett said that this was correct. Ms. Brot asked if his association has been working with the City on the plans to restore Sutter-Meyer House or was he just urging the City to keep restoration in the budget. Mr. Dockett said he was working with several groups in the City on the Sutter-Meyer House. Elsie Glickert, 6712 Etzel, commented that drapes should be purchased for the Council Chambers. She reported that Sutter Avenue has finally been paved and now is the time to turn it over to the County to become a County urban road. Her second point was about a tree ordinance and whether there should be a revolving fund for the removal of dangerous trees on private property. She commented that there are 200 year old trees on many properties in University City. Many people do not have the funds to remove trees. This suggested fund and addition to code enforcement would alleviate this potential danger. Page 5