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should be on private property in the L,oop with the electricity, maintenance and liability being the responsibility of those responsible for the sculpture. Ms. Glickert said the City did approve the Greenway to link University City with neighboring communities but did not authorize the destruction of Ackert Plaza or Ackert Walkway Arch. She said this was never approved by the City Council. Debby Schuman, 8258 Groby Rd Ms. Schuman stated that from the position of her neighborhood, they are all relieved and grateful for the relief of the after dark hours and the tranquility has return without the driving range lights being turned on. Sarah Davoli, 7378 Milan, Ms. Davoli stated she also had gathered petition signatures from residents who wish to see the tributary statue and wall for Chuck Berry be handled according to the City Charter. She said the path can still be completed without the installation of the Chuck Berry statue until discussed by Council and residents. Ms. Davoli noted that she is concerned as to who actually authorized it. She said the fact that a private donor had asked an unelected individual to pay tribute to a private citizen and force the residents to pay for maintenance and any liabilities did not promote transparency. Mose Wells, 1175 BelRue Mr. Wells asked that sidewalks and curbs be replaced on his street as they have sunk. He stated the tree limbs also needed to be trimmed. He stated that without curbs, the water flows into their yards. I. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Welsch opened the Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. for public discussion on the CDBG allocation. There were no speakers present to speak, so the Public Hearing was closed at 6:46 p.m. J. CONSENT AGENDA K. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT 1. Youth in the Loop Forum. Mr. Walker stated that at the last Council meeting, it was suggested that more opportunities were needed for the youth. Staff has proposed a forum to include representatives of the Loop Business District U City Police, Parks and Recreation Department and the summer youth employment participants. Mr. Price asked for clarification stating he was not sure if it was the Loop Business District would want to provide youth opportunities. Mr. Walker said that since the youth issue involved the Loop Business District, they should be participants in being able to provide the City with suggestions. 2. Park Commission Motions. Mr. Walker provided staff’s answer to the four questions presented by the Parks Commission. The Parks Commission asked:  As per City Charter and ordinances, Park Commission moved to halt Ackert Park/Walk construction until design and development plans were brought before the Commission for review and recommendation to the Council. Staff response was noted that on July 26, 2005, Parks Commission meeting, the former Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director gave a presentation of