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important part of this City’s transportation policy since Delmar met the <br />transportation needs of this community; it is comprised of people who get <br />around in many different ways. Ms. Hanley stated that the adoption of a <br />Complete Streets Policy would provide the City with the necessary tools to <br />prevent the County from making the assessment that Delmar is not arterial, and <br />therefore its maintenance should be given back to the city. She stated that the <br />second reason to adopt the policy is equity. This policy is blind to age, ability or <br />income, and recognizes that everyone does not drive a car. UCity is uniquely <br />poised because of its excellent public transportation on foot or by riding a bike. <br />The third reason is health. Ms. Hanley stated that UCity is a community that is <br />interested in having good health and opportunities to be healthy. She noted <br />that a recent poll conducted by Trailnet illustrated that this city’s zip codes had <br />the highest response rate to questions posed about biking, walking and other <br />health factors within their community. Ms. Hanley stated that the fourth reason <br />is economic viability. The County is beginning to recognize that they want their <br />communities to be places that people travel to, not travel through, and the <br />Delmar Loop is a prime example of that. Ms. Hanley stated that she firmly <br />believed that the implementation of a Complete Streets’ Policy would also <br />provide the necessary improvements for all modes of transportation on Olive <br />and that ultimately these enhancements would lead to a more economically <br />viable business area for this community. Ms. Hanley stated that the Director of <br />the New York City Department of Transportation recognized that providing <br />opportunities for other modes of transportation and the creation of public space <br />was incredibly valuable to the businesses in their community. Ms. Hanley <br />stated that the Complete Streets Policy is not a policy that pits cars against <br />other modes of transportation, but is geared towards increasing the efficiency of <br />all modes of transportation. She stated that to date, twenty-two communities <br />within Missouri have adopted a Complete Streets Policy. In this region Clayton, <br />Ferguson and St. Louis City have been identified as bronze level bike-friendly <br />communities. Ms. Hanley stated that City staff had completed their research on <br />policies established by other communities in this region, so now would be a <br />wonderful time to address these issues. She stated that members of the Task <br />Force feel very strongly that this should be adopted as an ordinance and not a <br />resolution because going forward it is going to be important that the policy has <br />teeth and that it is binding. In conclusion Ms. Hanley expressed the importance <br />of UCity maintaining its competitive edge and urged Council to seize the <br />moment. She stated that it is her belief, as well as the belief of the Task Force <br />that adopting a Complete Streets Policy will continue to further the economic <br />vibrancy of this community. <br /> <br />3. <br />Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District – Blanket Maintenance Agreement for <br />storm Water Management Facilities. <br /> <br />Ms. Carr stated that she had just learned that the Supreme Court had ruled <br />against MSD in terms of the additional stormwater charges, and as a result she <br />had several questions that she would like to ask regarding the City’s Blanket <br />Maintenance Agreement. Ms. Carr then asked if the City Attorney had <br />reviewed the Blanket Agreement prior to it being signed. <br /> <br />4 <br /> <br /> <br />