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January 25, 2006 Plan Commission Minutes Page 4 of 13 rather than "cooperative City/private". Item 34, the statement concerning "collect dues" was not a significant issue and will be deleted. Item 35 of the City Council proposed revisions was discussed. Ms. Borg would like the revision . . . "Provide the resources necessary for a dedicated economic development professional within City government focused entirely on economic development activities... to be included in the plan. She stated that this recommendation came from the University City Advisory Board for Economic Progress and the intent was to provide an additional staff member in the Department of Planning and Development for this activity. Staff indicated that the organization of city staff is a function of the City Manager, as outlined in the City Charter. It is not appropriate to include such a recommendation in the Plan or any comprehensive planning document. With the exception of Ms. Borg, the Plan Commissioners agreed not to recommend inclusion of the statement. Item 40 of the City Council proposed revisions was discussed. Plan Commission members did not wish to make the change "consider" to "ensure". They agreed that the recommendation to "... consider a cohesive development vision and identity for the area..." with respect to the creation of an upscale International District is more appropriate than to "... ensure a cohesive development vision...". This concept needs to be further explored, with input from the public. "Ensure" is a commitment to the concept. There being no further comments, Ms. Ricci made a motion to accept staff recommendations as outlined in the December 30,2005 memorandum to Plan Commission, with the following modifications: · Regarding item 39 of the City Council proposed revisions, change to ..." Seek out new ways for Washington University to recompense to offset property not taxed." · Change 7334 Forsyth Avenue on Map 25, redevelopment area 22 to the designation "Area redeveloped since the 1999 Comprehensive Plan Update" and to remove 7346 Forsyth from the areas designated for redevelopment. · Regarding item 23 of the City Council proposed revisions, change to "Support the marketing efforts of University City Residential Services, the University City School District, an economic development organization, and increase City public relations efforts in order to attract investors, developers, home purchasers and renters." · Regarding item 34 of the City Council proposed revisions, delete "collect dues and develop fund-raising campaigns". The motion was seconded by Mr. Myers and passed by a vote of 5 to 0 with all members voting "aye".