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Session 1731, Minutes 7 August 31, 1998 claimed that the building contractor, Mr. Goffstein, employed inferior building practices that were causing their neighbors to be left with unsatisfactory projects. She asked that the City hold up on further building permits to Mr. Goffstein until he solves all of his current problems and gives evidence that his work will be better and his word will be abided by. Ms. Joan Botwinick, 511 Westview Dr., lives down the street from Ms. Sachar. She has watched the progress of the house that is going up. Her major concern is with the change of the neighborhood. She moved here fifteen years ago, because of the beautiful, small brick homes and nice streets and trees. The character of the southwestern portion of University City is changing, and not for the better. She can not believe that University City would be supporting a builder like Mr. Golfstein. He is a man who does not abide by the rules, does not build well and lastly, does not respond to his customers. This practice does not bode well for University City. She asked that the City monitor Mr. Goffstein better and possibly help change the situation. Ms. Jacqueline Woodson, 962 Briarwood Lane, is here to express her concern about the entrance to her street. They had a brick wall to screen the backyards of the three houses. The wall has eroded over the years and finally fell last year. Now, the backyards can be seen, which is not a pleasant sight. She requested the City's help in replacing the wall. She said that the homeowner's on the block are very willing to help in getting shrubbery and flowers to place along the wall. Mr. Tony Patti, 954 Briarwood Lane, said that no one on the block seems to have any responsibility for the wall that fell down, so it was decided to ask the City for help. Shortty, after he moved into his home they received new curbs on their street. In the process of replacing the curbs, the street was torn up quite a bit and hastily patched. They would like to see that fixed. They also have a very, very old street sign that is hidden by a bush which is non reflective. It is very difficult to see at night. They would very much like to see this sign replaced. Mr. Munkel wished to respond to Ms. Sachar and Ms. Botwinick, by asking the City Manager to have the Planning Department investigate the allegations, not for the denial of permits, but for the inspection process of our building inspectors. If there was inferior work, our building inspectors would have had to approve them at some point. Mr. Lieberman said that he understands the situation, but someone contracted with Mr. Goffstein, not the City. He suggested that the neighborhood contact the Better Business Bureau. If he is a problem, then the BBB should be made aware of it, so that in the future, anyone calling the BBB, would get this derogatory information. The City