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that Dr. Carr was correct in that any changes to a city park would require a city-wide vote. Mr. Kraft noted that University City needs to be looking at ways to increase its population. Mr. Sharpe stated that although he would concur with Dr. Carr’s position regarding the proposed closure of Vernon, based on his conversation with Mr. Walker, this is merely a plan, and any changes with respect to streets and so forth would have to be approved by Council on an individual basis. If one of the components of the plan, to any degree, recommends the closure of Vernon he would be diametrically opposed to doing so. CITIZEN’S COMMENTS Gary Nelling, 850 Warder Avenue, University City, MO Mr. Nelling stated that he encouraged Council to postpone its vote on Resolution 2014- 36, until zoning metrics that address residential, commercial and private developments could be included in the plan. He stated that if the City is really serious about inclusion of private, residential and commercial developments, it really should have the zoning metrics for all aspects of a project, floor area ratios, parking, etc, that one finds in a zoning ordinance Secondly, Mr. Nelling commented on the viability of the trolley running on a two-track system - since there are only two drive lanes on Delmar Boulevard between Kingsland and Skinker traffic will back up behind the trolley Hearing no further discussion Mayor Welsch asked Ms. Pumm to poll the Council. Roll Call vote was: AYES: Mr. Jennings, Mr. Kraft, Mr. Glickert, Mr. Sharpe and Mayor Welsch. NAYS: Dr. Carr. BILLS Introduced by Mr. Glickert 3. BILL 9232 – An ordinance amending Schedule III of the Traffic Code, to revise traffic regulation as provided herein. Bill 9232was read for the first time. Introduced by Mr. Jennings 4. BILL 9233 – An ordinance amending Schedule III of the Traffic Code, to revise traffic regulation as provided herein. Bill 9233 was read for the first time. Introduced by Mr. Jennings 5. BILL 9234 – An ordinance amending Chapter 505 of the University City Municipal Code, relating to streets and sidewalks generally, by repealing Section 505.030 thereof, relating to use of public streets for recreational purposes, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section to be known as “Section 505.030 for special use purposes:, thereby amending said section so as to create a special use permit process for the use of public streets, boulevards, alleys or other public thoroughfares for special events. Bill 9234 was read for the first time. Introduced by Mr. Sharpe 6. BILL 9235 – An ordinance fixing the compensation to be paid to City Officials and employees as enumerated herein from and after July 1, 2014, and repealing 7