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Session 1258, Minutes Page 19 September 22, 1980 ~-~ Mr. Sabol moved approval. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which passed. Discussion followed, with a brief history of how the Community Center came into ex- istence. Mrs. Thompson said a neighborhood group was concerned about the adminis- tration of the Center because of its being a neighborhood center, built by volunteer community taboF (although funds for materials came from community development money). Mrs. Metcalfe said it was necessary for some entity to have administrative control, becauselof insurance and for other considerations, and it seemed feasible for the School District to assume that role. Mr. Ollendorff said the School District has the option of turning it over to the community group. Mrs. Thompson said she didn't feel the Council should pass this resolution until the City has met with the neigh- borhood group. Mr. Ollendorff said the City has ensured that the programs going on in the Center will be continued, but that the neighborhood group could not rent it out to make money for themselves under either City or school jurisdiction. He felt the City should not continue to try to maintain the Center because it does not have the manpower to do so, and also it is on school property. He felt it was logical that the School District have jurisdiction, and it would also make it easier for the neighborhood group to obtain permission to use the Center, having only one place to go, instead of having to consult with both the School District and the City. Mr. Lieberman said he would like to have some assurances that the School District will be fair and sensitive to requests from the con~nunity. Mrs. Thompson concurred. Mr. Ollendorff said he could not guarantee that eventuality, but felt the School Board would respond to requests in a fair and Just manner. Mr. Lieberman and Mayor Mooney felt that the School Board could make those assurances to the City and the Council by stating that they are concerned about the neighborhood and will respond to neighborhood requests. Mr. Ollendorff said Superintendent of School Irene Lober has already given him as- surance that the School Board is very aware of this matter, and will be responsive to the community surrounding the Pershing Center. Guidelines will be approved by the School Board that allow community groups to use the Center on a reasonable basis. Mr. Kelley moved to reconsider the vote. Mrs. Metcalfe seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mr. Kelley moved approval of the resolution, conditional on satisfactory assurances by the School Board that citizen participation and use of the Pershing Community Center will be continued. Mr. Sabol seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mr. Lieberman said tbe Traffic Commission had recommended, after a trial period, that there be parking restrictions on certain sections of Burch Lane at certain times of the day. Mr. Lieberman asked that an ordinance be prepared embodying those recommen- dations. LEGISLATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS Mr. Lieberman noted that the National League of Cities and the Missouri Municipal League were urging that the Council support the revenue sharing bill, S.B. 2574 (as amended by Congressman Gephardt to allow for inflation) and to notify their congress- ional representatives of that support. Mayor Mooney said he would see that the aP- propriate congressmen are notified.