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<br />William Schwulst, 6623 Washington <br />Mr. Schwulst said there were implications of Bill 9112 that would be against a U S <br />Supreme Court ruling. The only way this bill would stand up in court would be that it <br />was applied to everyone and if that happened it would kill any kind of foot traffic in <br />the Loop. He said this bill was overkill and could be addressed by statutes already in <br />place. <br /> <br />Sara Ferrill, 2428 Burguss <br />Ms. Ferrill said she was removed from the Loop area twenty years ago for her <br />appearance, although she is now a mother and a contributing member of society. <br />She felt this bill was mimicking the same treatment she experienced years ago. Ms. <br />Ferrill stated the way to confront the youths is to engage them in the community and <br />have a conversation with them to resolve any issues. <br /> <br />Jessica Bueler, 6362 Delmar <br />Ms. Bueler stated that to business owners this bill was not an issue of race or youth <br />but rather a behavioral issue. She noted everyone is welcomed in the Loop as long <br />as they are kind, courteous and respectful to others. Ms. Bueler said this was an <br />issue of obstructing or interfering with the use of sidewalks or streets. <br /> <br />Samati Niyomchai, 729 Wetgate Ave <br />Mr. Niyomchai a Wash U student in Social Work said punishing people for being <br />present did not sit well with him. Mr. Niyomchai said passing this bill would be <br />detrimental to the Loop’s source of revenue. <br /> <br />Jessica Freibergert, 6853 Bartmer Ave <br />Ms. Freiberger is a student at Wash U and a home owner. She thought the City was <br />sending contrasting messages that on one hand the City was supporting a youth <br />employment plan and on the other hand the City did not want youth in the Loop area. <br />She thought this bill sent the wrong message to the kids. <br /> <br />th <br />Ed Reggi, 500 N. 13 St. <br />Mr. Reggi said bill 9112 is bad law on its face. He said he spoke to City Attorney <br />Mulligan who told him that this bill would not be used in a discriminatory fashion but <br />noted Mr. Mulligan would not the person enforcing it. Mr. Reggi would like to know <br />how people would be picked randomly as Ms. Ricci previously stated. He said there <br />was nothing in the bill that described how it would be enforced. Mr. Reggi quoted <br />ordinances already on the books at U City that would address any problems that the <br />Loop may experience. <br /> <br />Mr. Price said the question to him is the discriminatory nature of who gets stopped. <br />He asked the City Manager to verify if the City has already-existing ordinances to <br />address issues happening in the Loop. He wondered if there were not enough police <br />in the Loop to manage it. <br /> <br />Mr. Walker said he would speak with the Police Chief and would get answers to <br />provide to the Council within the next few days. <br /> <br />Mr. Crow said we will walk a fine line between providing a safe entertainment area <br />for U City citizens and for the visitors and also respect the rights of the people who <br /> <br /> <br />