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CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES Saturday, February 1, 1997 Mayor Adams called the session to order at 8:35 a.m. in the Library Board Room. Those present in addition to the Mayor were Councilmembers Munkel, Schoomer, Wagner, Thompson and Lieherman. Councilmember Ware joined the meeting at 9:25 a.m. and Councilmember Thompson left the meeting at 9:57 a.m. Also present was City Manager, Frank Ollendorff. Council reviewed and discussed the following items: Encourage living memorials to city residents, with guidance from City Forester, such as trees, 8roves and gardens in city parks with appropriate non-obtrusive markers, e.g. park benches. Accreditation plaques to individuals that assist the City in funding improvements, such as funds contributed in refurbishing city rooms, etc. Naming of public facilities is appropriate only for mayors. Council directed City Manager to obtain preliminary alternatives from Historic Preservation Commission for Civic Plaza monument design and bench placement. Name plaques on monuments will only be considered if compatible with ideal design. Councilmembers asked that clear guidelines be prepared for review and final adoption. Requested review &displaying current Councilmember photos and plaque with names of all past Councilmembers. 't n q4M. e.,vo,~0o31~ 0_D.a.,vv~. Discussed the enforcement of traffic and parking regulations on private streets. No new signs, enforcement action or ordinances were requested. Continued enforcement of truck parking rules on a complaint basis was deemed appropriate. Also found to be in order was continued enforcement of state laws ranging from parking for disabled to reckless driving. Reviewed proposals and citizen ideas for the Green property at Kaufman Park. Agenda item should be prepared indicating Council encouragement of the Green Center project if funding is found for improvement and maintenance. Conservation and nature area uses were deemed most appropriate. Staff should work with University City Children's Center in finding a more appropriate site. Use of the building as a conference retreat center was discussed. Councilmembers requested a proposal for funding a building improvement cost study. Disabled access should be reviewed. Green Committee should be encouraged to contact State legislature and departments for funding in addition to private donors. Councilmember Schoomer moved awarding Delmar Parking Garage inspection and testing contract to SCI Inc. Based on low hourly rate and qualifications. Seconded by Councilmember Ware. All aye-motion carded. Councilmember Schoomer introduced bill number #8317 - Approving the issuance of a note in the amount of $100,000 payable to the IDA and authorizing the City Manager to execute same. First reading by Frank Ollendorff.