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To: Honorable Mayor Adams and Council From: Julie Feier, City Manager Date: January 29, 2010 Subject: Weekly Update The February 1, 6:30 PM public meeting in the Council Chambers marks the start of the comment next fiscal year budget cycle. The public is encouraged to attend and share following presentations by the fleet consultant on the City’s equipment and budget projections from Deputy City Manager Janet Watson. On February 8 at 5:30 PM, there will be a City Council Study Session regarding the Parkview Gardens Park Plan . This presentation is the product of a yearlong public process to enhance underutilized parks in the neighborhood and transform them into focus points for neighborhood revitalization. The final plan will be available late next week at http://www.ucitymo.org/index.aspx?nid=75. John Hoal with H3 conducted the final round of public comment and developed the plan with the assistance of a volunteer Advisory Committee. Much thanks to all of the volunteers and staff associated with developing a vision for the parks. In addition, much thanks to Parkview Gardens and Washington University for funding the planning process. America In Bloom (AIB) The purpose of the organization is to provide a springboard . A for positive momentum to improve cities. AIB serves as catalyst for positive change group of local volunteers is developing a program for University City, “Plant Pride . in U City” to increase civic pride, change lives, and make a visible difference in U City Learn more about U City’s plan to work together for the America In Bloom Award by attending a presentation on Tuesday, February 16 at 7 PM at Centennial Commons. For more information, call Dick Shaw, 727-3587 or Judy Prange, 721-7401 and visit the website at www.americainbloom.org. The Proposition P Educational Brochure Committee had their first meeting this week. We reviewed questions posed by residents recently and developed the initial list of questions and answers attached here for council consideration. This will be a much shorter time line than available for Proposition S (attached for your reference) wherein Council reviewed the brochure information over a course of three months so your quick review and feedback to Council Member Sharpe or myself will be critical.