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and this would be a wonderful opportunity to suggest some very specific details for the Planning and Zoning process in the Comprehensive Plan. Margaret Johnson, Co-chair of the Bike and Walkability Task Force to the City Council, this was only one part of the plan, however there was a recommendation for a complete audit of all zoning and other codes in the City with specific recommendations about the standards being used. A copy was to be submitted to Mr. Halpert, to which a copy was requested for all Commission members. Questions / Comments / Responses: Was there any initiative on behalf of the Task Force to work with St. Louis County? Presenter: Contact was made to the local representative to encourage the County to adopt a Complete Streets policy. There are not many specifics in the plan regarding street trees, lighting, etc. This could give Administration full control of these aspects in many different ways. What would happen if the implementation did not coincide with what was being proposed? Presenter:Staff: The specific direction should be provided in the checklist. The comprehensive plan should be general in establishing some guidelines, whereas the ordinance should establish specific standards by which Staff could evaluate a re- development project. There would need to be something codified in an ordinance rather than in the comprehensive plan. Proposed amendment to Plan Commission Bylaws Article V venue and date of meetings An amendment to the Plan Commission Bylaws was proposed by staff pertaining to the venue and date of meetings in Article V of the Bylaws. A motion was made by Ms. Felton to approve the proposed amendment as proposed by staff. The motion was seconded by Ms. Locke. The motion was approved unanimously. Public Comments Ms. Paulette Carr, Ward 2 Councilmember, stated she endorsed the idea of Complete Streets and the notion of an ordinance supporting the policy. Ms. Carr referenced Section 3.3 in the proposed ordinance and use of which would imply standards to be established by Public Works, not Council. In the final section, power would be transferred from the Council to make the decision on allocation of funds to the Public Works director. There were no other members of the public who wished to speak. Mr. Halpert closed the Public Comments session. Mr. Halpert asked if there was any other business to be discussed. Mr. Senturia gave a report on the progress of the Comprehensive Plan Committee. The possibility of a time-frame and the general process was addressed for feedback and discussion. tm; E