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Session 1668, Minutes June 3, 1996 Page 6 made, noting she felt this would be a big improvement for Olive Boulevard. She suggested neighbors should meet with the developer to see if an agreement may be reached. Ms. Locke said the plan the neighbors voted against was the plan with the lower density, and she understood the most recent changes were minor. She noted it was the same plan that Mrs. Thompson opposed at the last meeting. Mr. Martin Spizman, 8136 Stanford, owner of 7400 Olive, said after he bought the property several years ago, City staff members thought the proposed project would be the best use of this site. He noted the City even rezoned it to permit the plan to be submitted. He understood why adjacent residents might be concerned about the density, but when the college was operating, there were 120-160 students living there. ARer the school dosed, Torah Prep used it for nine months, housing 110 children plus teachers. He said the building was now deteriorating and has been vandalized. He asked that Council approve this project to help improve Olive and add something positive to University City. Mr. Schoomer said he was extremely reluctant to act on a plan revision that he has not seen or a deed restriction he has not read, nor did he want to ask the public to return yet again. He said the site was one of the few developable parcels left within the City and he would not want to make a decision without adequate review. He noted that a hasty decision allowed Loop Automotive to stay in an inappropriate location, and he did not want that to happen again. He moved to table until Council has an opportunity to inspect the latest changes to the plan. Mrs. Thompson seconded the motion, and all voted Aye. Mayor Adams apologized that interested residents will have to come back one more time. Mr. Ollendorff suggested that a deadline be set to receive the revised documents. Mayor Adams said the deadline would be 5 p.m. Friday, June 7, 1996. GREENSFELDER PARK EASEMENT The City Manager said the City of Overland requests a 15 foot wide easement across the west side of Greensfelder Park from Kempland to the city limits in order to truck street construction waste material such as concrete to their dumping site. In return, they offer University City use of this dump site. Mr. Ollendorffconcurred in the Park Commission's unanimous recommendation to deny this request. There is a question of whether such an easement can be granted on park property; also, there is a question of whether truck traffic should be allowed over Kempland, a residential street. Mr. Wagner, liaison to the Park Commission, said the members felt there was no good reason to approve this request, and he moved denial. Mr. Munkel seconded the motion, which earfled unanimously. 1996-97 BUDGET The City Manager recommended adoption of the budget for the fiscal year beginning Julyl, including changes agreed upon during budget review meetings. Changes result in a $1.00 property tax rate, in- creased support for community organizations, wage and benefit increases, improved winter street condi-