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Steven Goldstein, 712 Swarthmore Lane <br />Mr. Goldstein said the City Manager would have recommendations in his report for steps in the <br />right direction to maximize the financial potential of the driving range for the benefit and <br />usefulness of the City and its citizens but he disagreed with eliminating parking on the north <br />side of Groby Road. <br /> <br />Gloria Nickerson, 7576 Blackberry <br />Ms. Nickerson inquired as to whether the candidates who had their political signs removed <br />received a letter of apology from the City. <br /> <br />I. PUBLIC HEARINGS <br /> <br />J. CONSENT AGENDA <br /> <br />K. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT <br />Mr. Walker responded to the last meeting’s question concerning the grant money received <br />as a result of the flood from River des Peres. He noted the project was delayed for a short <br />period of time in order to apply for additional funding which was granted to the City. This <br />money was set aside but Finance will now have a separate line item for the $461,000. <br /> <br />1. Senior and Youth Task Force Final Report <br /> Mr. Walker introduced Abbie Carter, Jen Jensen and Martin Braeske, representatives of <br />the Senior/Youth Task Force who gave the presentation of the Task Force’s final report. <br /> <br /> Ms. Carter said that the Mayor’s Task Force started meeting October 2010 and listed their <br />charges: 1) determine the assets that exist in University City and the larger regional <br />community; 2) determine the needs and desires of each group that are currently not being <br />met or fulfilled by the existing assets; 3) determine a list of recommendations for the City <br />Council to consider. The Task Force asked Council for a $15,000 budget for continuing <br />implementation of their recommendations. The report can be obtained from the City <br />Clerk Joyce Pumm. <br /> <br />The Mayor thanked all members of the Task Force for their services over the past year <br />and a half. <br /> <br />2. Project Management Contract for New Firehouse #1 <br /> Mr. Walker <br /> recommended approval of the contract with the Kwame Building Group as the <br />Project Management for the construction of the New Firehouse. <br /> <br /> Ms. Ricci moved for approval of the contract and was seconded by Mr. Price. The motion <br />carried unanimously. <br /> <br /> There was discussion concerning the low bid cost for the size of the project to be <br />managed and if this amount was included in the original project cost. Mr. Zachery <br />Hamilton of the Kwame Building Group stated the contract was structured to work with <br />City staff and felt the bid was adequate. Mr. Walker stated the bid amount was part of the <br />project cost as presented. <br /> <br />3. Driving Range Status Report <br /> Mr. Walker provided the status of the options being considered in addressing the issues <br />regarding the Ruth Park Golf Course Driving Range. The Lawrence Group addressed the <br />light spillage impact on adjacent neighborhood and provided three additional options: <br />2 <br /> <br />