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shaded this block of Delmar and provided comfort to the playground at <br />Delmar Harvard. Shown as saplings in many of the 1920 to 1930 historic <br />pictures, she stated that these trees have survived multiple upheavals. <br />Looking eastward down Kingsland to Ames Place the canopies of these <br />Sycamores comfortably frame the brick facade of the library. Ms. Moran <br />stated that as she drives from Skinner westwards through what seems to be <br />a nature challenge, the mature trees along Kingsland and Delmar offer a <br />welcome sense of comfort. She stated that if we profess to be a tree city <br />then can there not be a compromise to let these old friends who have given <br />this City such joy and beauty survive until they are taken from us naturally. <br />Ms. Moran stated that her hope is that Council will delve into the details of <br />this issue before making a hasty decision for expediency sake. <br /> <br />Angelene Hayes, 7735 Milan Avenue <br />Rachel Macklin, 7727 Milan Avenue <br />Ms. Hayes stated that she and Ms. Macklin were here on behalf of the <br />concerned residents of the 7700 - 7900 blocks of Milan Avenue. She stated <br />that their letter, addressed to Mr. Walker, was in regards to the lawns that <br />were destroyed during the work performed by Missouri American Water <br />Company. <br /> Ms. Hayes stated that during the spring of 2012 the Water Company <br />began an excavation project to replace the water pipes in this area. She <br />stated that they had been assured that their lawns would be replaced with <br />the original grade of grass that had been removed. However not only was a <br />different type of grass planted, but the dirt that was used produced disease <br />and weeds leaving residents with embarrassing results. Ms. Hayes stated <br />that they have contacted the water company on several occasions in an <br />attempt to resolve this matter and almost two years later nothing has been <br />achieved. She stated that the residents of Milan have invested a lot of time <br />and money to keep their neighborhood looking nice and at this point would <br />request the City’s assistance to help them in their efforts. Ms. Hayes <br />thanked the City in advance for their consideration and looked forward to a <br />positive response. <br /> <br />E. F. Porter, 341 Westgate <br />Mr. Porter stated that he was speaking in opposition to the proposal to cut <br />down the two sycamore trees in front of the library. He then questioned if it <br />was the City’s intent to turn the Loop into a theme park, because that is <br />exactly what the loss of those two sycamores would signify. He stated that <br />these two trees cast 400 pounds of carbon dioxide every year, so they have <br />value. On top of the fact that the Loop Trolley is far from a certain thing <br />being locked in litigation that it may not emerge from. So the sacrifice of <br />these trees before this litigation is settled is really putting the cart before <br />the horse. <br /> <br />I.PUBLIC HEARINGS <br /> <br /> <br />J.CONSENT AGENDA <br /> <br /> <br />K.CITY MANAGER’S REPORT <br /> <br /> <br />