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UCRS received notice this past spring that the City would no longer provide funding for programming. Without City funding UCRS has decided to dissolve as an organization. The City is funding them through December. We will attempt to transition as much information regarding programming in the coming months in order to maintain as many programs as possible with existing staff. If it is not possible we may need to contract for service or bring on additional staff. There are many exciting marketing efforts in the community for which we could serve as a central agency. As Council requested, an offer was made to the existing executive director. She respectfully declined this week. I will send a notice to UCRS and the Director to begin the transition conversation next week. WIFI The City is collaborating with St. Louis County on a effort to expand wireless internet service throughout the County. A municipal consortium has met. There will be another meeting at UMSL on November 2, from 2:00 to 4:00 at the UMSL Performing Arts Center. In response to the question during the City Council study session Monday Voluntary Buyout Policy approved by SEMA night regarding the , City Council approved the ordinance on January 9, 2006 via Ordinance No. 6601. The two houses on Wilson (1092 & 1130) are still standing: ? There was a long process to acquire the homes from the owners. We acquired the houses in July. ? After we purchased, we had to get the asbestos test done and complete an inventory in September. ? They are to be demolished by 12/31/06. Demolition bids are due today. ? After the homes are demolished, the area will be green space. Nothing can be built on the area. However, it can be used for recreational activities (i.e., trail, park). The preference would be for the residents on each side to adopt the planted parcels, which would provide them with additional space and the City with less maintenance. A public hearing has been posted for November 6, at 6:30 PM regarding the trucks on city streets proposed ordinance to allow parking of residential . holding Council office hours Council Members Brot, Wagner and Ricci are on the second floor of City Hall. Interested individuals are welcome to stop in or to guarantee an appointment, City Clerk Joyce Pumm is available to tentatively schedule appointments for you at 505-8605. Standing Schedule: Mayor Adams: Monday through Thursday 3:00 to 5:00 Councilmember Stefany Brot: Thursdays 9:00 to 12:00 Councilmember Bob Wagner: Thursdays 12:00 to 5:00 Councilmember Lynn Ricci: Fridays 2:00 to 5:00