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Session 1106, ~inutes June 23, 1075 Page 9 which had been proposed have been eliminated for the time being. Council- man Glickert felt that it would be more important to have new draperies than carpeting. }iro Ellman also felt that tl~e carpeting would be important from the standpoint of improving sound in this Chamber. Councilman Grimm suggested that the matter of carpeting on the fifth floor be postponed for one year~ and he moved accordingly. ~otion was seconded by Councilman Glickert. lIayor Kaufman felt the Council ought to move fo~ard with installation of the carpeting from the standpoint of appearance as well as acoustics, and he added that he would hope next year the draperies can be replaced. Coun- cilman Lieberman observed that he agrees with tlayor Kaufman and the Council ought to proceed on a piece-meal basis. Councilman i~issenburger felt that aesthetically the carpeting would do a great deal to improve the room. Councilman Glickert did not feel that the present floor is in too bad a condition. Councilman Lieberman called for the question. Upon roll call, the follow- ing vote was recorded: AYES: Councilmen Grimm, l~erner, and Glickert. NAYS: Councilmen Lieberman, Adams, l~issenburger and ~yor Kaufman. ABSENT: None. The motion failed. City i~nager Henry recommended reinstating one Patrolman. lie explained that a Captain's position had been created by converting a Patrolman. Councilman Lieberman said he feels that Patrolmen on duty are a much needed asset in this community. He said there are a number of things that have to be viewed: the safety of the community (~atever is approved toni~lt cannot be on the street for one full year) dealing with a citizen reaction to the community° As a desirable place to live, it depends on many things~ the image of the community in terms of public safety, must be carefully maintained° He felt that the members of the Council must treat this obliga- tion with a great deal of integrity. Ite pointed out that a report from the administrative forces indicates that certain needs must be met in order to continue good organization and response time, and to maintain the image of the entire community as a good place to live. tie commented that the funding of the Police Community Relation runs out on June 30th; it has done an excellent job and to drop it at this point would be a mistake, in fact, a real disaster° Councilman Lieberman said he wants to see the reinstatement of the Patrolman that the City ~nager has mentioned, and to also continue the P.C.R. unit which would mean three additional paid employees. Councilman Glickert said she shares Councilman Lieberman's feelings. She said the study that was made by Washington U. on University City's outward migration of people from Univer- sity City and inward migration of people, gave the University City Police Department an excellent rating and she said it is important to continue to have this kind of feeling among the people. She added that if the Police Department cannot respond to the calls, it will be devastating to this com- munity. She said she would like to endorse the request for additional Police Officers. Councilman Glickert was of the opinion that the residency allow- ance should be raised to $80 per month° Chief Damos was called fo~gard to testify on the needs of the Police De- partment and was closely questioned by members of the Council. Chief Damos informed the Council that Detective Charles Drummond has retired from the Department after 30 years of service to this City. lie said that Detective