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Session 1681, Minutes October 21, 1996 Page 5 the resolution--no park-and-ride lots, and no commuter parking on residential streets. Mr. James Fredericks, 7300 Westmoreland, acting president of Historic Neighborhoods Association, Inc., thanked the Mayor for allowing one of their members to serve as liaison to the Council. He said the Assoration believes the best east-west route for MetroLink is the southern (1-64) route, however, if Council approves the northern route through University City, citizens must be protected to the best of their ability. He said the group feels the resolution falls short--University City residents must receive the same degree of protection as those in Clayton, where Deputy Project Manager Joe Leindecker said it was virtually a certainty that the route through Clayton will be in a tunnel. The same should be true in University City, he said. Mr. Ken Nuerenberger, 707 N. 2nd, said he was retained by the Historic Neighborhoods group to assist in ensuring their voices are heard both in University City and as an independent group on the MetroLink design. The decision on an east-west route is extremely important as it will affect those near it well into the future, so it is critical to get local input. He said the option the group advocates should be given equal weight with all other options with regard to mitigating impact as well as maximum benefits. Ms. Jane Turner, 211 Westgate, Historic Neighborhoods liaison to the Council, said Section 34-2 of the Zoning Code states that the public health, safety, comfort, and general welfare of University City citizens should be protected. She said all Historic Neighborhoods wants is that the same amount of time is spent in doing the MetroLink assessment for this very expensive endeavor as is spent in the daily effort to protect citizens. Mr. Stephen Lainkin, 201 Westgate, said he was opposed to the Millbrook spur, and was worried about Council's ability to advocate for residents of the First Ward who live along Millbrook. He found it disturbing that Council felt unready to vote on a resolution at the last meeting, and he hoped they were now ready to address some of the technical issues, such as where riders will park. He said Washington University's proposal for a tall wall to protect the residential area would not work because traffic noise would be reflected back toward residences. Also, if the train is ongrade, he asked what provisions will be made regarding the extremely busy intersections at Big Bend/Millbrook and Skinker/Millbrook. A bridge would require at least 500 feet and be extremely noisy and a terrible visual impact. In addition, vibrations can be felt even if the train is in a tunnel. He felt the vitality of the Loop could be supported by the Delmar/Wabash station only a few blocks away. Mr. Stephen Littlefield, 7102 Maryland, said St. Louis County officials claim that the proposed Millbrook spur would not affect neighborhoods because the route runs along the platted edges of the subdivisions. He said residents consider those part of the subdivisions in which there is great cohesion now, and his group would like to protect and continue that cohesion. Mr. David Smith, 7323 Maryland, member of Historic Neighborhoods, said they want to work with the City to get the best possible route for MetroLink. He said the group wants to support a protective resolution like Mr. Lieberman's, and keep strong businesses and strong neighborhoods. He said the