we are lucky to have him and we thank the department particularly cassandra costello for pushing this rock over the hill. and to ann hall stead's point, a reminder that this tower is surrounded by a park that's actually 60 years older than the tower. and by the laws of physics it needs the same kind of attention that the tower does to be adequately maintained. thank you. my amazement at your stamina today. >> thank you very much. next speaker, please. >>> my name is ken may lee and i'm here to express my surprise that it's not taken as long as i thought it would to get to this point. i'm sure you all are very familiar with how long it takes between community concern and city departments, but we are at a crucial point and i'm very happy to see this lease come before the committee and i'm hopeful it will go before the board with your recommendation. >> thank you very much. next speaker, please. >>> hi, my name is umberto [speaker not understood]. i have been a tourist at the coit tower and i have taken a bunch of friends to visit the coit tower so i am familiar with the beauty and intoe