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Marianne Bartin, 8429 Gannon Ave. Ms. Bartin was present to speak about the letter she received on increase in fees and inspections on residential rental property. She thought the City already received more income from rental properties as the turnover rate is higher than resident occupied property. Ms. Ricci introduced the Robotics Team, the Soaring Eagles, from Brittney Woods Middle School. The students gave a presentation on their idea of a “Smart Move” transportation proposal for University City. They proposed a Double Decker Bus System for the Loop District and presented the reasons for this proposal including cost and revenue. Mr. Wagner thanked the young men for their awareness of the green practices as University City is becoming a leader in and encouraged them to keep up the good work. Mr. Price suggested that they contact Joe Edwards, President of the Loop Business District, to get on their meeting agenda. Elsie Glickert, 6712 Etzel Ms. Glickert said she had recently learned that the City is outsourcing the dispatching of fire calls. She had not heard a discussion on the Council floor about this. Ms. Glickert thought it was a waste of $77,000 and was an additional level of government that is responsible for life and death. Mr. Price stated that it was discussed by Council at a study session and was not hidden. Mayor Adams stated that the City was written up on its dispatching procedures. Ms. Ricci apologized for the tones of the Council and encouraged Ms. Glickert to continue to speak and ask questions to hold the Council accountable. Robert Davoli, Jr., 7378 Milan Ave. Mr. Davoli stated that he attended the University City School’s Youth task force meeting. He said he volunteered for one of the sub-committees and is still waiting for a response. He thought University City could use a data base of volunteers. Mr. Davoli was concerned over the needs of the City’s youth and seniors. His presentation is attached to the end of the minutes. Lawrence Taylor, 7472 Stanford Ave Mr. Taylor invited the Council to attend the U-City Participation meeting with City Manager Julie Feier to speak on the City’s budget. Nicholas Frederiksen, 420 N. Hanley Mr. Frederiksen stated he had issues with the credibility of the City Manager and felt Mr. Price’s comments had an air of arrogance. He asked if there was a typo in the $5,000 for a party in the budget. He asked about employee law suits, affecting moral in the department and why is nothing being done. Mr. Frederiksen said that a comment made by Mr. Sharpe, “what is good enough for Joe is good enough for me” COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Price stated that his frustration is with people coming here with erroneous statements and if he doesn’t say anything then, that gives the appearance that it is true. He said he gets questioned on his proposal to give the youth $100,000. Mr.