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Number 4 at the tune of six to seven hundred thousand dollars. He stated that the City has <br />streets that could use that money. Mr. Pace stated that although he is in favor of the trolley. <br />However his proposed scenario is that once the trolley ramps up this City’s safe, well-lit, <br />camera-equipped parking lot will be used by many who will take their business into the City of <br />St. Louis, hop back on the trolley and go home. Mr. Pace stated that he has no problem with a <br />basic skin-over with asphalt, but to spend that much money on a free parking lot is ridiculous. <br /> <br />Voice vote on the motion of Mr. Glickert to approve Resolution 2014-5 carried unanimously. <br /> <br />L. <br />CITIZEN COMMENTS <br />Dennis Fuller, 7365 Colgate <br />Mr. Fuller stated that he was present tonight as a citizen and trustee of 800 properties asking the <br />members of this Council to review the activities of the City Manager. Mr. Fuller stated that Mr. <br />Walker’s decision to suspend five individuals for three months has put every resident in <br />University City at-risk. He stated that this was an inappropriate, over-handed punishment that <br />was based on personal judgment, because it is obvious after tonight’s discussions that the law is <br />not very clear. Mr. Fuller stated that it is his understanding that this action is the result of a <br />picture that was taken for his campaign. He stated that he was also in the picture wearing his <br />work uniform, and therefore would like an explanation of what a uniform means in this context. <br />Mr. Fuller stated that he would also like to know at what point the Fire Chief was brought in on <br />this decision, because he finds it very curious that all of these individuals were notified on the <br />day of the election. He stated that the pictures were not taken in University City; that there was <br />no use of any University City fire equipment and that it was taken while the firefighters’ were off- <br />duty. So in his opinion this action was totally inappropriate. <br /> Mr. Fuller stated that in addition to the Roar’s article Mr. Walker had also sent out an email to <br />select individuals. He stated that this is clearly a violation of the City’s Charter regarding City <br />employees electioneering and as a result, he would expect Council to issue a reprimand. <br /> <br />Mary Ann Zaggy, 6303 McPherson Avenue <br />Ms. Zaggy stated that she does not intend to get into the politics of this situation, but she does <br />not feel that it is in the best interest of the democratic self-rule in University City to have outside <br />monies influencing the election. She stated that she was uncertain as to whether or not this <br />allegation is true, but the appearance of such actions is very strong. <br /> Ms. Zaggy stated that her main concern is about the firefighters, because the residents of this <br />City need a full force of experienced firefighters and have been well served by these skilled and <br />dedicated men and women. She provided an example of how University City firefighters had <br />aided her daughter after she suffered a dog bite. Ms. Zaggy stated that her belief is that they <br />were so compassionate and competent that they reduced some of her daughter’s trauma and to <br />this day she is not afraid of dogs. She stated that cutting out $15,000 of someone’s salary is <br />huge, and therefore she would ask the City to please reconsider their decision and perhaps <br />come up with some other form of discipline. Ms. Zaggy stated that this community needs to <br />come together, but it also needs to look at these guys for who they are; community helpers that <br />assist the residents of University City. <br /> <br />Madeline Salzman, 6683 Washington Avenue <br />Ms. Salzman stated that she is a Wash U alum and is here tonight representing over 1,000 <br />Sierra Club members and supporters who live in University City who are concerned about the <br />region’s reliance on coal. Ms. Salzman thanked Council for showing leadership in passing new <br />energy efficiency standards for building codes last year, because it really is an important <br />measure to conserve energy and save resident’s money on utility bills. She stated that <br />University City has long been a leader within the St. Louis community on issues of justice and <br />sustainability and she applauds the fact that they have been. <br /> Ms. Salzman stated that nationwide there is a growing movement to bring awareness to the <br />true cost of coal and coal pollution from unjust mining practices, maltreated workers and <br />9 <br /> <br /> <br />