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Session 1319, Minutes Page 2 November 22, 1982 Mr. Levy said it sounded like an excellent idea, but he had a major concern which had to do with a group at the Arts and Education Council which was planning a very large regional activity the following month, involving all of the cultural arts groups in the metropolitan area, and he questioned the City's ability to do justice to both of those activities within that short time period. He said he would like to see University City assume a rather important position in the regional project, but that would undoubtedly take a great deal of the time and effort of the local groups which were going to participate. He thought it might be difficult for the local groups to do both successfully. Mr. Schoomer disagreed, noting that the Rotary effort was an event by and for Uni- versity City, and he didn't see that there need be any overlap in the participa- tion. He said that the enthusiasm of the Rotary members for their event was very high. He felt there would really not be any conflict, and that the Council should put all its effort and encouragement behind this project. Mrs. Metcalfe said the Park Commission should explore the question of a potential conflict with the Rotary Club. However, her concern was that of security, which she said must be addressed completely, particularly if there were to be carnival rides and late hours. Responsibility for cleanup must also be clearly stated. In addition, she thought it would not be wise to duplicate the type of arts and crafts display that was done by the Fair in the Square event. Mr. Levy said he believed he and Mr. Schoomer disagreed as it related to their con- jecture of what may happen. He said the preparation involved in getting ready for the two events was his key concern, and if the groups participating felt they could do justice to each affair, then there was no problem. Mr. Ollendorff explained that the original plan called for only a carnival. How- ever, it was felt that additional activities would appeal to a wider segment of people, and it was decided to expand to include artists and craftspeople who were interested in displaying their wares. It was not intended to be a major art show or cultural event. Mr. Ollendorff said the Rotary started planning a similar event several years ago and was well under way when it found that community leaders did not support the effort, and it was dropped. This time, the group wished to ascer- tain that this effort would be supported, or at least not opposed. Mr. Lieberman said he attended the meeting where the plans of the Arts and Educa- tion group for the regional event next October were discussed. Since he was liai- son to the Park Commission, he said he would appreciate the opportunity to present those plans to the Commission, and see if that will affect its decision and inter- est in the Rotary event. PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AT 6900 DELMAR BOULEVARD The City Manager said a public hearing was scheduled for 7:45 p.m. to hear and con- sider comments on the proposed conditional use permit for the property formerly owned by the Greek Orthodox Church at 6900 Delmar. The development plan has been reviewed by the staff, Plan Commission and at a meeting of interested neighbors. The Plan Commission recommended approval, subject to the following conditions: