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elements out of the Plan, as that would be unprofessional but wanted them to have the full picture. He stated that someone could have had other issues with building height, density, parks, or transportation; we cannot select one issue for them to look at, so they were invited to come see the full picture; it is documented in their newsletters and minutes that staff was there and there were eye witnesses. He stated that staff did not specify certain issues but it was not the right thing to do. Ms. Greening asked about the full Plan and if staff offered to present the full Plan at the LSBD meeting. Mr. Lai stated they were invited to public meetings where there were presentations by the consultants and thought that would be fair because they would receive the same information as the public; they were urged to attend. He stated that some of the members did attend and it is on record and some chose not to attend, but then blamed staff for not inviting them. He stated that some did attend public meetings and they had an opportunity to present their own view and if certain issues were important to them, they could have been brought back to the LSBD, but that was a personal choice. Ms. Greening asked Mr. Lai if they asked staff to present the full Plan. Mr. Lai stated they did not. He stated that after the public hearing was held, around the time of the May Plan Commission meeting when the issues were brought up after the fact, one of the business owners asked if a presentation could be made. He stated that the consultants will testify later that during stakeholder interviews, the president of the LSBD was contacted and invited to participate, but the consultants will testify to that. Mr. Senturia asked if, during the run up to the Plan and the research, City staff or the consultants during their preparation had conversations with the LSBD about the north parking lot. He asked if what was being considered as an alternative was discussed. Mr. Lai stated he would let the consultants address that question. Mr. Lai stated that personal announcements were made at LSBD meetings as well as by other members of the project team; it is well documented. He stated that over the last two months, one of the speakers stated he was not aware of the meetings. Mr. Lai stated that the chairman and treasurer of the Parkview Gardens Association had been attending public meetings and the vice- chairman had been copied in every correspondence that was sent to the planning partners; he was on the distribution list for all notifications and the Plan Commission is welcome to look at them [copies of email messages available for viewing]. Ms. Lewis asked for clarification because after the last meeting she was confused about what happened and drove the area. She stated she thought it was building of apartments on the north side of Metcalfe Park that she recalled discussing. She stated she did not recall development on from a Plan Commission member perspective and a University City resident and patron tm; E