2014-06-09 Regular Council agenda

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forthcoming, but to date neither has materialized. Ms. Glickert stated that the mixer valves would save on utility costs, improve the comfort index for users, and the painted concrete floors coupled with wet feet, is just an invitation for accidents. She stated that these are basic improvements that she would like to see included in this year’s budget. Ms. Glickert stated that the level of memberships for Centennial Commons is disappointing. But what mental picture does the name Centennial Commons convey? Is it a shopping center? Is it an apartment complex? Well in her opinion, it certainly does not convey a mental picture of a recreational center. She stated that the Prop K volunteers who worked to increase the sales tax wanted the name of the new complex to be the Heman Park Recreation Center; which immediately conveys a mental picture of what it is and where it is located. Ms. Glickert suggested that now would be a good time to change the name to what the citizens want. Ms. Glickert then questioned why there was such paucity in street and alley sweeping. She stated that the City is still only six square miles; it owns more sweepers today than ever before, so she finds it difficult to understand why alleys are only being swept two times a year. Ms. Glickert stated that in rd the past alleys were swept once a month. She stated that the 3 Ward alleys should be treated equally, immediately, with the same level of sweeping and quality of dumpsters as those located in the st 1 Ward. Ms. Glickert stated that this is absolutely the worst case of discrimination she has ever witnessed in her 89 years of residency, and in her opinion Solid Waste Management needs some serious overview. Ms. Glickert stated that Council will be asked to spend $146,000 tonight for trash and recycling containers. She stated the drivers drop the trash containers exactly where the truck stops, in the street. Ms. Glickert stated that the life of these containers would be extended, street safety would be enhanced and passing traffic would not sideswipe the containers if drivers were instructed to place them back on the curb they picked them up from. Ms. Glickert stated that Councilman Kraft has repeatedly and correctly stated that no University City money shall be spent on the Trolley. However $250,000 was spent for a Feasibility Study that has still not materialized and $35,000 is now in this current budget for lights associated with the Trolley. Ms. Glickert stated that this is University City money, and she would vigorously oppose this proposed expenditure. Edward McCarthy, 7101 Princeton Avenue, University City, MO Mr. McCarthy stated that the one thing he would like eliminated from the budget is the stickers on the yard waste bags. He stated that he cannot think of anything that is more inefficient and a waste of time and money. Mr. McCarthy stated that the City has already reduced the number of months that residents are required to utilize these stickers and he would urge this administration to do the same with the remaining months. Mr. McCarthy stated that approximately a year and a half ago he came before Council and asked for additional funds for the pension plan and would like to make the same request. He stated that last year the City elected not to take the maximum contribution for pension plans and as a result it was cut by $60,000. Mr. McCarthy stated that this year he would ask the City to not only max out its contributions to the police and fire pension plans, but to also contribute more to the non-uniform pension plan. He stated that his belief is that the City has an overabundance of funds. Having no further requests to speak Mayor Welsch closed the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. 2. The public hearing on the proposed vacation of part of part of public Right-of-Way alley adjacent to 8694 W. Kingsbury was opened at 7:27 p.m. Having no requests to speak Mayor Welsch closed the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. J. CONSENT AGENDA K. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT 1. Approval of award to Kelly Equipment in the total amount of $146,050.00 for trash and recycling containers. Mr. Glickert made a motion to approve was seconded by Mr. Kraft and the motion carried unanimously.