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P. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Price asked the City Manager to clarify if Council had discussed changing the liquor license qualifications on expansion. Mr. Walker stated that the only changes made were minor modifications to the liquor license application, but they have not changed the process or requirements. Mr. Price said he did not want false information regarding liquor license to be printed when no changes have been made to the process or requirements of liquor licensing in University City. He said the meeting was just to review the application process and to make sure the City had clarification. Mr. Walker said that was correct and that the staff was working on ensuring that the proper people were applying, but no consideration was given to relax the liquor license requirements. Mayor Welsch attempted to clarify the issue by stating this issue came up when a member of Council asked about bringing in more revenue to the City with a Quik Trip. When that was discussed she asked Mr. Walker to make sure members of the Council got a copy of the ordinance concerning liquor license requirements, because, as written, it would not allow a store like a Quik Trip to sell liquor. She believes this discussion led to this misunderstanding. Mr. Price stated that he was in full support of the School District Bond Proposal to fix schools in University City and that he was in full support of the progress the school have been making. He said it should be a mandate to help support the City’s school district in order to help grow and strengthen the community. He said the City must have a strong school district as well as a strong City Government. Mr. Glickert stated that he and the Mayor attended a celebration of keys being handed to five families who received brand new homes through Habitat for Humanity. He applauded the City with the introduction of Bill 9172 and 9173, with which the City would again entertain building more homes with Habitat for Humanity bringing more families to University City. Ms. Carr said there was a RainScape Rebate Program for putting in water gardens, which may be financially enticing. She said the application process was difficult and advised applicants to attend one of the February workshops or attend the mini workshops provided by the Green Practices Commission. She said to contact Lynnette Hicks in the Public Works Department for any additional help. Next, Ms. Carr mentioned that the initial design of the Loop Trolley included a roundabout for the trolley turnaround. When the trolley route changed the roundabout was no longer needed but could be considered on its own merits as a traffic control device and an aesthetic addition to the historic Civic Plaza. She said the project was funded by Federal dollars. She also said whether they build a roundabout, the Council has not yet voted to approve the roundabout project. Ms. Carr invited all to a Town Hall meeting to be held on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. for further discussion. 12