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Session 1662, Minutes April 8, 1996 Page 3 Stewart Roofing does not meet City specifications as several important elements are not included. It was recommended that the award go to Lakeside Roofing for its bid of $8,630. Materials Recovery Facility Operating Agreement--Sorters (#7). Approval is requested of a one-year agreement not to exceed $5,000/month ($7.50/hour) with St. Louis Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC) to provide a work team (four fulltime positions) to sort recyclables at the Materials Recovery Fa- cility. ARC has been ~orting the recyclables since the Center opened, and the City is pleased with their services. Approval is recommended. Material Recovery Facility Operating Agreement--Supervision of Sorters (#8). Approval is requested of a one-year agreement with Stanley Holt to provide contractual services for operating the MRF and supervising the St. Louis Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC) workers who provide sorting ser- vices. Mr. Holt has entensive experience with this type of operation and working with people with disa- bilities, and has been supervising the recycling operation since it opened. Approval was recommended. Ms. Schuman moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Mr. Schoomer seconded the motion, which carded unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - REDEVELOPMENT AND TAX ABATEMENT. 6673 DELMAR The Deputy City Manager said a public hearing was scheduled for 7:30 p.m. this date to hear comments on the plan to comet a three-story commercial building at 6673 Delmar, to cap 1997 assessed value, and to grant up to 11 years of partial tax abatement. The developer requests that payment of taxes be reduced to 20%, gradually increasing to 75% from 1998 through 2008. Mayor Adams opened the public heating at 7:42 p.m. Mr. Jerry Pratter, 240 Linden, representing applicant Louis London (6665 Delmar Redevelopment Cor- poration), said this is a continuation of the project brought before Council at its last meeting. He said there have been many meetings and a great deal of discussion between London and the City administra- tion to reach a revised proposal that all could accept. He said tax abatement has been reduced from 15 to 12 years, and London will donate the Kingsland parking lot to the City in the hope it may be improved and provide additional parking at the west end of the Loop. Also, the value of the property even before development will he al~praised at the purchase price so the School District, Special Business District, and the City will receive initial taxes. He said the developer has closed on the site and their architect and the City staff have already discussed the design and other matters connected with the proposal. Mr. Chuck Fards, 7451 Bland, representing the University City School District, said the School Board supports the proposal and appreciates all the work that has been done the last few weeks to compromise in working out the tax abatement schedule; however, it was felt necessary to voice some concerns about this process for the future. He said the Board hopes the Council will continue to view each such proposal on its own merit, especially new projects, keeping in mind the effect on the School District.