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Mr. Glickert moved for approval and was seconded by Mr. Crow. Roll Call Vote was: AYES: Mr. Crow, Mr. Glickert, Mr. Share, Ms. Ricci and Mayor Adams. Bill 9066 became ordinance 6809. 5. BILL 9067 — An ordinance approving the first amendment to the redevelopment agreement for the Kingsland Walk Redevelopment area, and authorizing certain actions by City Officials. Second reading was read. Ms. Ricci moved to postpone Bill 9067 until the May 3, 2010, City Council meeting, seconded by Mr. Sharpe and was unanimous to postpone to next regular Council meeting. CITIZEN COMMENTS Carol Mitchell, 844 Kingsland Ms. Mitchell stated she has been in negotiation with the City for her business property since November 5, 2007. She noted she met with the Council in a closed session in January 2010. Ms. Mitchell has a letter stating that the City would be looking for a place for relocation of her day care. She stated she received an email from a man through her lawyer that he would be purchasing her building by June 30, 2010. The contract states that he is purchasing her property for $400,000, which is $12,000 under the St. Louis County's record. The potential buyer also stated that he will subtract $9,260 off the $400,000 for architectural work performed. Ms. Mitchell was upset that her lawyer was contacted and not her as now she was charge an additional $200 for the email message sent to him. She was advised not to accept this agreement. Ms. Mitchell stated that since the negotiations began her lawyer was contacted instead of her resulting in a total of $30,000 in lawyer fees. Ms. Mitchell stated that she was warned by the Mayor that eminent domain may be possible. She was asking the Council to build a fence between her place and Kingsland Walk, she would not be intimidated. Third reading was read. Ms. Ricci noted that Council just received the contract twelve days ago and has not had time to discuss. She moved to postpone vote on this bill till the May 3, 2010, Council meeting and was seconded by Mr. Glickert and was postponed by an unanimous vote. Ms. Ricci explained to Ms. Mitchell that once a person is represented by a lawyer, it is the proper procedure to contact your lawyer first. K. NEW BUSINESS BILLS Mr. Sharpe introduced 1. BILL 9068 — An ordinance amending Chapter 9.20 of the University City Municipal Code, relating to offenses by or against minors, by enacting therein a new section to be known as "Section 9.20.015 parental responsibility "; containing a savings clause and providing a penalty. 7