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Session 1670, Minutes June 24, 1996 Page 9 CITIZEN COMMENTS Ms. Tanya Kelly, 7256 Balson, and Lewis Schiller, 7114 Stanford, came forward. Ms. Kelley said the Canine Club has been meeting in Lewis Park for two years to provide training, exercise, and play for their dogs. Mr. Schiller said members have sometimes been in violation of the leash law, and they are trying to find an acceptable solution that will allow them to be in compliance with the law. He proposed two ideas for consideration: 1) The City could provide a fenced dog park in a City park, preferably Lewis or Heman or in City- or County-owned vacant lots; 2) Establishment of a special permit for groups to meet in open areas for a limited number of hours per day to exercise and train their dogs, which would be leashed until trained to respond to voice commands. They asked that current law be amended to allow such special uses. Mr. Schiller suggested that dogs and their owners are valuable in establishing a sense of community as well as preventing crimes. Also, a fenced dog park would enhance University City's attractiveness. He said the Club would appreciate the City's consideration. Mr. Wag- ner asked about the issue of child safety, and Mr. Schiller said that's always a consideration, however, it has not been a problem for this group as members take full responsibility for their dogs. Mr. Wagner asked the group to keep that in mind, as well as the possibility of excessive noise (barking). He suggested that the group take their proposal before the Park Commission to obtain their reaction. Mr. Schoomer agreed, noting the Commission may make a recommendation to Council on this matter. Mr. David Campbell, 8638 Barby Lane, commented on the expansion of a business in his neighborhood. He said no provisions were made for additional parking by employees, and neighbors have experienced trash and debris in front of homes, loud music, horns, and blocking of driveways and mailboxes. In some cases, emergency vehicles have been unable to enter the area because of the number of cars parked on the street. He said that in future, any plans for that development must take into consideration the effect on the residents. He was concerned as were other neighbors about property values in the area. Ms. Leah Zwibelman, 1112 George, said there is still a great deal of noise emanating from the business (Traffic Jam) at the end of her street. She said St. Louis plans to pass a law regulating boom boxes, and asked if that could be done here. Also, a sign in Pagedale said a $50 fine could be assessed for loud music. She suggested that an unmarked police car drive by this business occasionally to monitor it. Several councilmembers noted there is a noise ordinance, and infractions may cost as much as $500. Mr. Wagner liked the idea of signs, and he asked the City Manager to report back to Council on the feasibility of installing such signs in selected areas, and what the staff thinks about their effectiveness. BILLS FOR SECOND AND THIRD READINGS BILL NO. 8273 - AMENDING CHAPTER 23 MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OFFENSES-- MISCELLANEOUS, AND ENACTING THEREIN A NEW SECTION TO BE KNOWN AS "SEC- TION 23-59. COMMERCIAL WASHING OF VEHICLES." Bill No. 8273 was given its second reading. Bill No. 8273 was given its third reading.