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Session 1530, Minutes Page 5 October 15, 1990 they sold the property to someone else. He said same of the trees in the area were 80 years old and cutting them down would hurt the area's attractiveness. Mayor Majerus closed the public hearing at 8:24 p.m. Mr. Adams felt there were still misconceptions among the speakers. Buildings are not permitted in the flood plain, however, the proposed home will be adja- cent to one already built, he said. Also, vacation of property to individuals has been done numerous times when it was beneficial for all concerned. He asked if the lots could have been developed if the street was built. The City Manager said the lots could be built on as long as they were the proper size. In response to Mr. Adams, Mr. 011endorff said he understood that the Mays' concern was access to their property, but if the street is vacated, he did not know how it could be used for access since it would no longer be public. Mayor Majerus said it seemed the public hearing was held somewhat prematurely, and the matter should be referred to staff to investigate and perhaps make a recommendation. She suggested holding a second public hearing after all the information has been collected and disseminated to the citizens. Mr. Adams asked if federal law prohibited building in a flood plain, and Mr. 011endorff said that was correct. Mr. Price asked if it was correct that the Mays could not build where the for- est is located without getting approval from the City first. Mr. 011endorff said that was correct, and it would also apply to a subsequent owner. Mrs. Thomson agreed with the Mayor that Council did not have sufficient in- formation on which to base a decision, and the staff should look into it. Mayor Majerus said after the staff investigates, the neighbors and others con- cerned will be notified of the second public hearing. UNIVERSITY CITY BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE The City Manager said the University City Beautification Committee has asked to make a presentation to the City Council. He said Council earlier received a letter outlining the Committee's projects and request for support for the current year. Ms. Susan Hopper, 512 West Point Avenue; Ms. Mary Ann Shaw, 7233 Kingsbury; and Ms. Jane Schaeffer, 7146 Kingsbury, came forward. Ms. Hopper said a re- cent letter to the City Manager asked for a City contribution of $5,000 for the Beautification Committee. She said the Committee spent $12,000 in the past year on public projects, and its fundraising capacity cannot be stretched to raise that much money to fund projects on public land. She pointed out that their request was for less than half of their public expenditures. Mr. Adams inquired whether the Ccat¢nittee was asking for funds for this, or the next, budget year. Ms. Hopper said they would like the money now. Mr. Adams said this year's budget was approved several months ago.