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University City Economic Development Retail Sales Tax Board Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2011 The University City Economic Development Retail Sales Tax Board met on Thursday, th February 10, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall 4 floor conference room, 6801 Delmar Boulevard. In attendance were Board members Rosalind Williams, Tim Tucker, Barbara Sydnor and Gordon Myers. Also in attendance were Mayor Shelley Welsch, Eric Klein (Olive Business Association), Joe Edwards (Loop Special Business District “LSBD”), City Manager Lehman Walker, Director of Community Development Andrea Riganti, and Ellen Bern. Board member Stacy Clay arrived at approximately 4:20 p.m. and joined the discussions. Ms. Barbara Sydnor was introduced as a new appointee to the Economic Development Retail Sales Tax Board. The May 20, 2010 draft meeting minutes were discussed. The approval of the minutes was deferred until a quorum of members present at said meeting are in attendance. Ms. Riganti provided an update of FY11 projects and budgeted items. She indicated that the Civil Service Board and City Council approved the creation of an Economic Development Specialist. The City advertised for the position, received several applications and interviewed nine candidates. The position was not filled, and the City has since re- titled the position to “Manager of Economic Development” and will again seek candidates in April or May. She explained that over $300,000 of projects for Olive Boulevard have been deferred until such time that the Manager of Economic Development is in place. The Olive Streetscape Phase III project was discussed. The project will include energy savings, modifications to light fixtures, installation of schedule holders at four bus shelters, removal/replacement of asphalt paved shoulders with concrete in some locations, and the installation of sidewalks and ADA compliant curb ramps. The design and bidding phases of the project are complete; tentative notice to proceed is March 2011. Mr. Edwards provided an update of the projects that occurred in the Loop. Loop parking signs and regional interstate wayfaring signs were installed. The positioning of a pair permanent banner poles is making progress. Ms. Riganti explained that some FY10 and FY11 projects will be carried over into the next fiscal year. The Board needs to wait for funds to build up in the property acquisition line item before moving forward. The Tivoli Parking lot project will be carried over. In FY10, $80,000 was budgeted for the parking lot construction. The Public Works Department has since re-bid the project to include permeable materials. This change is consistent with the City’s recent efforts to incorporating sustainable practices in new construction and with the recommendations of the Green Practices Committee. An additional $90,000 is needed to install permeable pavers; staff is recommending that such funds be transferred or rebudgeted toward the project. Discussion ensued about the difference in construction materials. Mr. Tucker motioned to approve the transfer or rebudgeting of $90,000 for the installation of permeable pavers at the Tivoli Parking lot; seconded by Mr. Clay. Mr. Clay