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Speakers should indicate if they want to speak on an agenda or a non-agenda item, and note the agenda item number on the form. The completed form should be placed in the trays in front of the City Clerk. Comments are limited to five minutes. She stated that Council cannot discuss personnel matters, legal or real estate issues in public sessions. Questions raised at this meeting will not be immediately responded to by Council or the City Manager. However responses will be provided by an appropriate person as quickly as possible. Citizens who wish to make a comment may do so during either of the Citizen’s Participation sections on the agenda or if they choose to speak on a specific agenda item they will be called to the podium at the proper time. Mayor Welsch stated that it is Council’s intent to conduct the meetings in a manner that is at all times respectful to members of staff, the community and fellow City Councilmembers. Mayor Welsch noted personal attacks on Councilmembers and staff will be ruled out of order. Mary Ann Zaggy, 6303 McPherson, University City, MO Ms. Zaggy stated that four years ago the School District of University City announced plans to close the University City High School -owned Natatorium. Citizens from University City immediately demonstrated their support interest in maintaining, repairing and improving the aquatics programming, as well as for plans to build a new facility. Ms. Zaggy stated that during the course of the study conducted by citizens, they discovered that four times as many African-Americans die from drowning every year due to their lack of access to swimming lessons. She stated that while some monies have been allocated for repairs and there is now more activity and more hours of operation being made available at the Natatorim, significant support is still needed to put aquatics and this City’s Natatorium back on a firm footing. Ms. Zaggy asked that the University City administration lend significant financial support to the efforts to repair, maintain and build the kind of facility that this community deserves and needs. Holston Black, Jr., 1336 Mendell Drive, University City, MO Mr. Black stated that after listening to some of the comments made at last week’s Special meeting he became somewhat concerned about the fire escape situation at City Hall. He stated that he has difficulty walking up and down stairs and since elevators are not available during an emergency he would like to request that the Fire Department conduct an inspection to determine whether their current situation is adequate for the number of people that occupy the fifth floor at City Hall. Jasha McQueen, 883 Somerton Ridge Drive, Creve Coeur, MO Ms. McQueen announced her candidacy for the St. Louis County Assessor’s office and invited anyone who was interested in talking with her to please do so after the meeting. Patricia McQueen, 1132 George Street, University City, MO Ms. McQueen invited everyone to attend University City’s Focus group. She stated that this is a great community forum that allows citizens to ask questions, address issues and interact with City representatives. The group meets on a monthly basis and the next meeting will be held at 6 p.m. tomorrow at Heman Park Community Center. Ms. McQueen stated that she also wanted to put in a good word for the Citizen’s Police Academy. She stated that she is a 2014 graduate of this academy, which provides citizens with an opportunity to gain a better understanding of police polices and procedures. The academy will be open for enrollment again next year. Barbara Santoro, 514 Midvale Avenue, University City, MO Ms. Santoro stated that a few weeks ago she sent an email to members of Council and one of the recipients responded as follows, “I will simply share your hope for a positive