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Traffic Commission 6801 Delmar Boulevard, University City, Missouri 63130, Phone: (314) 505-8560, Fax: (314) 862-0694 not being opened with the recommendation that was made by the Commission. Ms. Gutierrez explained that Option B from CBB is one topic. The proposal from HR Green Engineering Firm is a parking study and the two are not related one to the other. Commissioner Warbin suggested that the Traffic Commission meet with the Historic Preservation Commission to discuss the symmetry of the roundabout design and its interaction with the travel lanes. Commissioner Wofsey suggested that the Traffic Commission attends the Historic Preservation Commission meeting on June 19, 2014. Commissioner Wofsey also suggested that the Traffic Commission send a representative to the Historic Preservation Meeting on June 19, 2014, as well as ask a representative from the Historic Preservation Commission attend a the Traffic Commission meeting in July. Commissioner Wofsey also suggested that the Commissioner Wofsey as the chair send a letter to the City Manager with copy to the Council members and Mr. Wilson asking for clarification, “Since surely no one meant to say that the City Manager could take a Traffic Commission recommendation and table it” and give City Manager an opportunity to respond. Paulette Carr, 7901 Gannon Ave Ms. Carr handed out an email that was sent to her by Ron Skinner, resident at 2 Princeton Ave, property owner present at the May 14, 2014 Traffic Commission meeting. Ms. Carr started off by saying that it was a pleasure to serve as the Traffic Commission Council Liaison and thanked the Commission and staff for the experience. Ms. Carr expressed the communication had with Mr. Skinner. She explained that Mr. Skinner was invited to the Traffic Commission meeting to critique the new proposed parking plan while keeping Trinity Avenue closed. In the letter Mr. Skinner expressed his appreciation for being consulted for the first time to consider his opinion on the parking layout. Ms. Carr expressed that Mr. Skinner felt that his time and efforts were being directed. Ms. Carr advised that she didn’t solicit the email that was submitted by Mr. Skinner. Ms. Carr further explain that City Staff should send the recommendations made by the Traffic Commission along with their recommendation to City Council, and that approximate typical timeframe for submittals is one month or so. Commissioner Hales asked staff if the November recommendation ever presented to the City Manager. Commissioner Hales asked who made the decision to add this item on the agenda. Ms. Gutierrez advised that the final decision is made by the City Manager. Approval of Minutes April 9, 2014 and May 14, 2014 Commissioner Wofsey suggested deferring the approval of both sets of meetings until the next meeting after corrections are made. Council Liaison Report Commissioner Wofsey also thanked Mr. Carr for her service and welcomed Mr. Kraft. Page 8 Traffic Commission Minutes – June 11, 2014