Call to Order: President Dean Meredith called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.

NEW BUSINESS

Crime Report: Officer Ramsey gave the police report. Crimes against people are down 78.5 percent. He is investigating homes with possible drug activity. He took questions about police action on Hampton and parking problems at the Central District Alarm.

Missouri Department of Transportation: Lesley Solinger Hoffarth and Linda Wilson of MODOT explained changes of Highway 64 Reconstruction Plan. They discussed the problems, goals and areas of concern. For more information see www.modot.state.mo.us or call Ms. Hoffarth at 314-340-4392 or 1-888-ASK-MODOT. They took questions about the Clayton Ave. overpass, weight and length restrictions on trucks, ramp lights, length of work day, better signs and high occupancy vehicle lanes.

Minutes & Treasurer's Report: Treasurer's report approved as submitted. April minutes were approved as submitted.

Announcements: Mr. Meredith gave report on the baseball game, St. James Choir Concert, and the St. James Homecoming.

State Rep Report: Mr. Gambaro gave a short report on private pension.

Alderman Report: Tom Bauer gave a report on capital improvements fund. Looking to purchase brighter bulbs for street lights and new dumpsters. Also getting updates to Franz Park, Berra Park and Sublette Park. Took questions about Metrolink, Villa Hill, dumpsters and traffic light at Manchester.

Hearings: Conditional Use Hearing: Hearing for 1140 Tamm Ave. on June 1 at 8:30 a.m. in Room 208 of City Hall. Mr's hearing: both sides received a 30 day extension.

Adjournment: There being no other business, pot of gold and attendance prizes were awarded. Mr. Meredith adjourned the meeting at 9:11 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Maryanne Dersch, Secretary

Jason Stratman, Asst. Secretary

June 17, 1999