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Mr. Walker informed City Council that there was a project location list attached to staff’s report. Mr. Sharpe moved to approve, seconded by Mr. Glickert and the motion carried unanimously. 3. Approval of consent to release restrictive documents in the Deed of Trust on Lot 13 of Delcrest (8390 Delmar Blvd) to permit use of a drive-thru at newly constructed Walgreens. Ms. Carr moved to approve, seconded by Mr. Crow and the motion carried unanimously. 4. Approval in concept for the use of a portion of the City-owned parking lot (Parking Lot #4) for a Farmer’s Market; authorizing the City Manager to develop and enter into a Facility Use Agreement for same. Mr. Kraft moved to approve, seconded by Ms. Carr. Mr. Kraft stated that he has heard from a lot of his constituents and this seems to be popular, so he is sure that it is going to be very successful. Voice vote on the motion of Mr. Kraft carried unanimously. L. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS/BUSINESS 1. Boards and Commission appointments needed Mayor Welsch read the appointments that were needed. 2. City Council liaison reports on Boards and Commissions 3. Boards, Commissions and Task Force minutes 4. Other Discussions/Business Mr. Price stated that several citizens have raised this issue and he felt it was appropriate for him to address it at this point. He stated that after moving to University City in 1979 his first recollection of an election was in 1982, and he can never remember a time when there has not been a debate between the candidates. Mr. Price stated he planned to work in the community and help establish a debate forum that allows residents to hear the candidates because that is something that he would also be interested in hearing. He stated that there are two individuals here tonight that are running for his seat. His hope is that when he sends them an invitation they don’t tell him that they cannot participate, because that implies that you have an alternative agenda that may not be appropriate for the citizens you anticipate serving. Mr. Price stated that he thinks this issue of “I’m busy,” or “I’ve got something else to do,” is unprofessional. Anyone who cannot take the time or refuses to debate their opposition does not have a right to serve in this position. He stated that if he was running for office he would debate anywhere or anytime. Mr. Price commented that the agendas have been light because the intent is to wait until he was gone to bring back the I-170 corridor since the property values are low in the rd 3 Ward. Perhaps the intent is to concoct some type of development to take people’s houses because they can get them for little or nothing with the current market value and then reallocate the funds designated for street and sidewalk repairs to bike trails. Maybe that is why people don’t want to debate because they are going to be asked those kinds of questions and they don’t want to answer them. Mr. Price stated that the bottom line is that cowards don’t debate, they duck and hide. But the public should demand that there be a debate so that residents can hear what these candidates have to say.