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component. The inventory for Community Emissions will examine transportation, waste, residential facilities/operations and commercial/industrial facilities operations. The inventory for Government Emissions will examine vehicle fleet, buildings, streetlights, waste, employee activities and possibly water/sewer. Ms. Baker will be utilizing the software provided by ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability. Creve Coeur, Clayton, and Kirkwood have used the software successfully. Recreation scholarships are available to individuals or families to reduce the cost of Six recreation scholarships program or facility use. have been awarded to University City residents since September 1, 2009 totaling over $850. Ten additional grants have been awarded, but not yet redeemed. Everyone should have the opportunity to improve their quality of life through recreation facilities and programs. The scholarship program is available to residents who meet qualifying income requirements and there are still funds available, call Leslie with questions 505-8617. Planning and Zoning program Advanced modules of the begin next Thursday, January 14 at UMSL. The program is tailored for planning commissioners, elected officials, professional and citizen planners. Advanced Issues in Planning and Zoning, consists of six modules, or class sessions, that include lecture and discussion. You can still register for the series or individual modules. ($300 for the series or $60 per module). Classes are held from 6 - 9 PM on Thursdays in the J.C. Penney Conference Center, University of Missouri-St. Louis, beginning on Jan. 14 and ending Feb.18. Sessions include Site Plan Review; Annexation; Financing; Responsible Growth, Storm Water Management, and Sustainable Site Design; Integrating City and Regional Plans; and Transportation and Land-Use Connections. A complete description of each module, instructor biographies, and registration information is available at http://ce.umsl.edu/pz. The American Planning Association and the Local Government Partnership, (University of Missouri and East-West Gateway Council of Governments) sponsor the program. The Missouri Municipal League (MML) Board of Directors have approved MML participation in a lawsuit challenging the ballot language and fiscal note on an initiative “court reform” for that would require the election of all judges, including municipal judges on a partisan ballot. Currently, each city has an option of appointing or electing the municipal judge. We will keep you informed of developments. The MML Annual Legislative Conference will be held February 17-18 at the Jefferson City Capitol Plaza Hotel. Registration material can be found on the MML Web site. The Missouri League encourages all city officials to attend this important, informative conference. The MML Board of Directors recently undertook a strategic planning process that resulted in new goals for the MML in the areas of member services, advocacy and board and member involvement to ensure that we produce the greatest results for the reducing the number of issues of the members we serve. As a result, they will be Missouri Municipal Review from 10 issues per year to six. The Review will still serve as the premier official publication of the League. This decision reflects our commitment to do more for you – not less – and to do it more effectively. As you know, many new forms of communication exist today, and the MML is dedicated to providing more timely information and resources to our members through these new venues.