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Srinivas Yanamanamanda with CBB explained some of the information in the traffic study to the Plan Commission members. Public Comments Ms. Elsie Glickert 6712 Etzel, addressed the Plan Commission. Ms. Glickert stated that this proposed development was for the economic development of property owners east of Skinker, and east of Rosedale. She stated that the residents of University City did not have a vote in this matter and that votes were determined by acreage of property owners in this Trolley District which included 15 owners plus Washington University, which created this Loop Trolley District. She stated that ballots were cast by mail to the circuit court of St. Louis County and it never mentioned extending the District west of Kingsland. She stated she was concerned about the stub in front of Library which is west of Kingsland and the impact it would have on the historic district, public safety, and that the library would become a public restroom. She added that those for the Trolley were only concerned about economic development east of Skinker and east of Rosedale and Loop shoppers would not drive through the Loop if the Trolley was constructed. Jen Jensen 706 Pennsylvania, addressed the Plan Commission. Ms. Jensen stated she received the traffic report and the staff report and had concerns about it. She stated the staff report did not address citizen concerns stated at previous public meetings and final citizen input was not represented in the staff recommendations. She stated that concerns were recently raised at public traffic meetings and no solutions had been presented tonight. She added that she was concerned about the impact on the historic district and the traffic levels. She added that citizen input should be completed before a decision is made. Pat Forster 7438 Stratford, addressed the Plan Commission. Ms. Forster stated that there should not be a vote tonight without adequate information and the traffic study was based on the plaza having a roundabout. If the roundabout did not move forward, it would change the results of the study. She also asked about what would happen with the money if the roundabout did not move forward. Dean Smith 6934 Dartmouth, addressed the Plan Commission. Mr. Smith stated he was concerned about the neighborhood character in this area and that the Trolley would fit in with the character of Delmar to the east of Kingsland, but west of Kingsland was an area of government and institutional buildings set back from the street with gardens and greenery. He stated he would like to see the Trolley line stop to the east of Kingsland which would help to avoid some of the problems discussed and then it would not impact traffic on Kingsland. He stated that both areas would be better off if kept east of Kingsland. Tom Hahs resident in condos at corner of Westgate and Delmar, addressed the Plan Commission. Mr. Hahs stated that he had concerns about the Trolley being installed on permanent rails which could add to maintenance problems over time, and electric lines to power the Trolley would create safety concerns. tğŭĻ Ќ ƚŅ А