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Session 1523, Minutes Page 9 (me June 18, 1990 fees, and Mrs. Schuman said no fees would be charged for now since this is an experimental one-year program. Mr. Adams said if this bill is approved, he wanted an analysis of staff time used and the cost of administering the pro- gram. Mr. Wagner seconded Mrs. Schuman's motion, which carried unanimously. Mts. Schuman then moved to change Section 2(4) , page 2, by substituting the word "reconnnended" for "determined," and the phrase "after consideration of legitimate business and residential needs" for "upon its approval of the resi- dential parking permit plan." Mr. Wagner seconded the motion. Mr. Price asked if the amendments would have any effect on a subsequent request to the Traffic Commission for restricted parking areas. Mrs. Schuman said the same process would be followed: a neighborhood desiring restricted parking would be required to bring a petition to the Traffic Commission, which reviews the situation and makes a recommendation to the City Council. All voted Aye on the second amendment. Ms. Annette Williams, 222 S. Meramec, attorney representing owners of the com- mercial property at Big Bend between Millbrook and Pershing, said considerable time, effort and money on the part of the businesses has gone into trying to ease parking problems for nearby residents, for example, improving the Channel 9 parking lot and providing valet parking. She said the total amount spent on the center in capital improvements was $750,000. She felt that restricting access may cause same good business tenants to go elsewhere. She also noted the ordinance could apply to other commercial centers in University City. She discussed other aspects of the bill which she felt were unclear and pointed out that tenants were not taken into consideration, only she noted that one of the property �� In summary, great attractions of University City has always been the wonderful mix of socioeconomic cultures and the commercial businesses, noting that in many parts of the metropolitan area, small stores no longer exist, which is one of University City's charms. Ms. Paula Rowley, 3224 Indiana, a commercial center employee, said she felt residents could park in their driveways or garages, and that there were usual- ly street parking spaces available during the day. She said parking was al- ready difficult, and to make it more so was ridiculous. She said she had to park far up the block on Pershing, and she didn't feel patrons and employees of the center should have to drive around looking for a parking space. Mr. Ed Ferretti, 7530 Kirby Court, representing Schmiezing's Millbrook Cafe, said his business would be greatly affected by this bill since it would elimi- nate customer parking on Pershing. Mr. Joseph Guelbert, 381 N. Big Bend, said he felt nearby residents were not aware that parking was permitted on Big Bend most of the day. He felt the residents were picking on the center and hadn't looked at other alternatives. Mr. Maurice Williams, Williams. Pharmacy, 7010 Pershing, said the business own- ers have presented valid reasons why the proposed ordinance is unnecessary and would reduce the potential tax base of University City. He asked Council not to further restrict small businesses that are struggling to stay afloat in an atmosphere where big seems to be better. His business has given 37 years of dedicated service to the community, he said, and has overcome many problems. He asked Council not to further encumber the businesses in the center, and to rt