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Session 1239, Minutes Page 6 March 10, 1980 distinguish our City and to support needed City services. The passage of the proposal to upgrade our parks is essential to the fine quality of life we enjoy in University City." (signed) John Wright, President.of the School Board Irene Lober, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Wright welcomed Mr. 011endorff as the new city manager and said he looked for- ward to working with him. He also said the Board had enjoyed working with Mr. Ellman. Ms Mildred Spencer, 960 Gay, asked to address the Council.. Ms Spencer said, as a taxpayer who will be inconvenienced, she is opposed to the closing of Groby Road. She does not feel it is necessary to do this to protect the children. Mr. James Dorsey, 7163 Princeton, asked to address the Council. Mr. Dorsey said he feels it is the duty of the city administration to protect the safety of its citizens, and since students are citizens, it is the responsibility of the muni- cipal government to protect them. Rev. Sterling Lands, 6943 Roberts Avenue, asked to address the Council. Rev. Lands said he wanted the City Council to consider restoring a crossing guard at the intersection of Etzel and Ferguson. Councilman Metcalfe asked about the possible ramifications for the Police and Fire Departments in terms of emergency access on Groby. Mr. Ellman said he did not think there would be any difficulty as far as the police were concerned. Mrs. Metcalfe said parents had told her they felt a barricade at Groby was better than having a crossing guard, since children don't always pay attention to the guard. She also said she concurs with Mr. Paxhia's philosophy about this being essen- tially a.school problem, but felt it was legitimate for the School Board to seek the help and cooperation of the City. Councilman Adams said he felt that the closing of Groby was probably the best so- lution available at this.time,_and.that.most residents will not.be unduly incon- venienced.. Councilman Glickert requested that a.vehicular count be taken at this location to determine how much traffic there is. The public hearing was closed at 9:29 P.M. CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE P.ERM:IT.FORr1163 FERGUSON The City Manager said Mr. George Burse applied fq,r a Conditional Use Permit to operate a service station at 1163 Ferguson. The Plan Commission rejected the application by unanimous vote. Mr. George Burse, 7335 Manchester, was asked to come forward. Mr. Burse said his application was for a full-service station, and not auto body;,repair. Ms Minnie Elliott, 6804 Plymouth, askedto address the.Council. MsElliottsaid she was opposed to this application because she felt this type of business should not be located in a residential area, and also the building Mr. Burse proposes to