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Meeting Minutes –University CityGreen Practices Committee October 10, 2013-Page 3 (1)He met with Jared and received an update on the process the City the 2009 Construction Code to the 2012 International Energy Construction Code. (2)Jeff thinks that the GPC might be able to help educate the communces in the codes. (3)Jared Agee is planning to attend the next GPC meeting to discuss e.Air Quality/Transportation- Subcommittee Report by Scott Eidson (1)None f.Waste/Resource Conservation Subcommittee Report by Lois Sechrist (1)Lynnette mentioned that a student has expressed interest in completing an assess businesses in the Loop area on food waste recycling which could Lois is developing. City staff is waiting to hear more details about the student project. g.Draft Resolution Bring Conservation Home Program Dianne Benjamin (1)Worked with Lynnette on putting together the draft resolution. (2) A copy of draft resolution was provided to GPC members and will for review and revisions, then Lynnette will return it to the GPC for review and vote; finally the draft will be submitted to City Council for approval. (3)Members should forward comments to Lynnette for the draft Resolution. (4)Councilman Glickert believes that the education component is important. He would also like to see if the City Forester could provide more education regardi update of where they are trimming trees, post a list of Missouri native trees on the website, regular posts of tree information to the Citys social media pages, writing articles for publishing in the ROARS newsletter, etc. He receives calls weekly regarding tree issues and would like to provide the information. (5)Dianne and Helen mentioned that a list of tree species in Heman in U City is located on the Green Center and U City in Bloom websites. h. GPC Webpage Review (1)Lynnette provided copies of the current GPC webpage for members on ideas for a new layout and other revisions during a future meeting. i. Social Media Green Updates (1)Dianne submitted several updates to Lynnette for posting. 7.Reports a.Councilmember Glickert (1)The exterior of the new firehouse building is completed and a ri held at the new location in November. (2)The new Physicians Choice Wellness building is open at North an. (3)The draft University City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan wil Monday, October 14, 2013. (4)The new Walgreens and childhood education center off Delmar are moving ahead. (5)Reported that crime is down in the City. (6)Aligned with green practices, Council has approved street sweeping in private subdivisions. About 20% of the City is comprised of private streets.