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Mayor Welsch said if anyone has an idea(s) on how the City of University City may join together to do volunteer work, they can contact the Department of Community Development at 314-505-8500. Make a Difference Day is a National Day of Service and will occur on Saturday October 26. She noted past City efforts have included River Des Peres cleanups, alley cleanups, Olive Blvd cleanups, a park playground project, minor home assistance to seniors and more. The Olive Blvd cleanup will be one of the projects for this year and the others TBD Mayor Welsch stated she attend the Missouri Municipal League with Councilmember Sharpe and would provide an update at a future meeting. Mayor Welsch noted she took part in the Walk to School Day event to Flynn Park Elementary School. She also attended a Historic Preservation Commission meeting. Mayor Welsch noted she attended the very successful UCity in Bloom Garden Tour. She stated the Police Department Focus Group will meet September 24th at the Heman Park Community Center at 6:00 p.m. Ms. Carr stated she worked for the UCity in Bloom and it was a wonderful event and saw neighbors and people from St. Charles and South County. She said there was someone from the Missouri Botanical Gardens who expressed interest in what we are doing in UCity. Ms. Carr reminded everyone that Style in The Loop event will be held on Sunday, September 29. She said Style in the Loop is a part of the St. Louis Fashion week, which is a big feather in the City’s hat showing off the Loop. Ms. Carr stated a police memorial will be held at All Saints after the 10:00 mass and all are welcome. Mr. Price asked the City Manager to find out how much was in the Economic Retail Sales Tax Fund for Olive St. Road, and to look at the feasibility of using the funds to purchase the Goodwill building, if it becomes available or vacant. Mr. Crow stated he would like an update on the City’s public relations firm and the effort they have and are expending. He noted he would like to see what the Brighton Agency is up to for the City. Secondly he asked for an update on City’s litigations. Mr. Crow welcomed Troop 493, stating it brought childhood memories. Mr. Crow seconded the Mayor and Ms. Carr’s comment commending UCity in Bloom for putting together an incredible event, an organization that works for the benefit of our City. Mr. Price thanked Troop 493 for coming and asked the troop questions about what he remembered from when he was a Boy Scout. Ms. Carr thanked troop 493 for coming and hoped that they will successfully complete their merit badge on community involvement but also consider community involvement as they move through the coming years. Mr. Kraft said Council needed to set a meeting date and time. Mayor Welsch noted it would have to be Thursday, Friday or Monday and Mr. Price asked if it could be done in the early morning. Mr. Glickert said a public hearing should be in the evening. Mr. Walker suggested next Monday at 6:30 p.m. The majority of Council were in consensus for this time. 7