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where other mechanisms for maintaining streets, sidewalks and streetlights have proved to be inadequate. Mr. Shylanski stated that University Heights Subdivision No. 2 has indeed proven to be an inadequate mechanism to provide for maintenance of its own common property and so a NID appears to be the only practical near-term method to achieve necessary maintenance of subdivision property located in the 6900 block of Kingsbury Boulevard. He stated that the homeowners within this District have agreed to bear the cost of improving the block and request that City Council and City government continue to support the process that the homeowners have initiated under State law. Mr. Shylanski stated that he also wished to thank the Department of Public Works for their professional and courteous support. Mayor Welsch asked Mr. Shylanski if this statement would cover both of the Resolutions that he had wished to speak on. Mr. Shylanski stated that both Resolutions concern the same matter, so he was speaking in general, in favor of the entire process. Voice vote on the motion of Ms. Carr to approve Resolution 2014-6 carried unanimously. 2. Resolution 2014 – 7 6900 Kingsbury improvement project NID assessments and public hearing was moved by Mr. Crow, seconded by Mr. Glickert. CITIZEN COMMENTS Gregory Pace, 7171 Westmoreland Mr. Pace stated that in the packet for this particular resolution the interest rate involved had been left blank, and so he would ask that it be filled in or amended prior to Council taking a vote. Otherwise homeowners can take forever and never pay any interest on the amount. Mr. Pace stated that last year the Director of Finance had provided him with a printout for a NID that was established in 2009 for University Heights No. 1 and there were fifty-some properties that had not paid. Even though homeowners have ten years to do so, there were approximately twenty- seven of those properties that had paid nothing by 2013. Mr. Pace stated that payments were supposed to start in 2009 and technically, according to the statute, liens are automatic. But his assumption is that the City has to actually do something to trigger any action by the County, since there will be no way for the City to collect its money if the property changes hands. Mr. Pace stated that he is suggesting that the City Manager designate the appropriate department to conduct an audit of all outstanding NID(s) to ensure that people are paying what they are supposed to pay; otherwise it is not fair to the residents who are paying. Mr. Sharpe questioned whether any of Mr. Pace’s suggestions had been implemented. Mr. Wilson stated that the Resolution that Council is approving establishes a public hearing for the next meeting, and at that time staff will have all of the paperwork filled out. Voice vote on the motion of Mr. Crow to approve Resolution 2014-7 carried unanimously. 3. Resolution 2014 – 8 2014 Waste Reduction Grant from the St. Louis County Department of Health was moved by Mr. Price, seconded by Ms. Carr and the motion carried unanimously. BILLS Introduced by Mr. Glickert 4. BILL 9226 – An ordinance creating Article X, Section 500.260 of Title 500 of the Municipal Code of the City of University City, adopting an energy efficiency, renewable energy and greenhouse gas reduction policy for city building projects including new buildings, building additions, major remodels and renewable energy production facilities. Per the request of Mayor Welsch the ordinance was read for the first time. CITIZEN COMMENTS Tim Michels, 7038 Cornell Avenue. Mr. Michels stated he is a member of the Green Commission and in its advisory role; the commission brings items of importance to the attention of Council. This proposed ordinance is a