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Session 1845 July 1,2002 Mr. Munkel moved adoption of the consent calendar. Mr. Sharpe seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. AGENDA #3- REQUEST FOR PERMIT TO SOLICIT - FUND FOR PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH (MoPIRG): The Fund for Public Interest Research is planning to conduct a door-to-door campaign on behalf of MoPIRG (Missouri Public Interest Research Group) for the period July 8, 2002 through July 31,2002. They will collect financial contributions and petition signatures. The organization works on environmental and public health issues. The organization will certify that the cost of raising the funds in the solicitation will not exceed 25% of the total amount raised. A representative of the organization has been invited to be in attendance at this meeting should the Council have any questions. Mr. Munkel moved adoption. Ms. Welsch seconded the motion. Mr. Lieberman said that considering the recent Supreme Court decisions, it is obvious we can not be concerned with the content of the speeches that are being promoted here. In fact, he supports MoPIRG in many ways. He does wish to express his concern from these folks going door to door in our community requesting money, as well as describing the issues. In his opinion, this invites many problems. Ms. Colquitt asked if, in light of the recent Supreme Court findings, if these organizations have to come before us and ask for permission any more. Mr. Ollendorff said that are ordinance only covers instances where individuals or groups are collecting money. If it was strictly a matter of door to door speech, we could not require a permit. A permit only covers the fact that they are asking for money, so we ask them to meet certain rules, like giving us names and background information. Ms. Welsch asked if there have been any problems, in reference to what Mr. Lieberman is concerned with, in the past. Mayor Adams said no, but Mr. Lieberman is philosophically opposed to people going door to door in University City on any subject. In the past, there are some residents that become quite upset with people knocking on their doors. Mr. Lieberman said that it was an invasion of privacy. Mr. Ollendorff has heard of no complaints regarding the MoPIRG group. The motion to approve carried 6 to 1, with Mr. Lieberman Voting NAY. AGENDA #4- 405 JACKSON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT: Mr. Ollendorff concurs with the Plan Commission recommendation to amend the conditional use permit for a carry-out restaurant to allow interior seating for twelve and exterior for eighteen on a temporary basis through October 31 to allow adequate time 2