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Regular Session 1941 December 6, 2004 unanimously. Agenda Item Number Four - Request for Permit to Solicit - Fund for Public Interest Research The Fund for Public Interest Research on behalf of the Human Rights Campaign is planning to conduct door-to-door canvassing for the period December 8, 2004 through December 29, 2004. The purpose of this solicitation is to recruit members, raise funds and educate the public. The organization will certify that the cost of raising the funds in the solicitation will not exceed 25 per cent of the total amount raised. A representative of the organization has been invited to attend this meeting should the Council have any questions. Ms. Welsch moved approval and Ms. Colquitt seconded the motion. Ms. Brot asked what the subject of the research was and if the City has rules for identifying those persons conducting the research. Mr. Ollendorff described the requirements for field workers to follow. Ms. Brot asked if they always came at this time of the year and was advised that they do, and that they solicit funds for themselves and for other organizations at other times of the year. Lauren Fisher 18 South Kingshighway, 63108, is the out-reach director for the Saint Louis Fund for Public Interest Research, and offered some clarifications. Currently they are running the Human Rights Campaign, a group who are advocates for Gay and Lesbian rights, and this is the first time they have campaigned in University City. Their purpose is to educate the public, to recruit members, and to raise funds for work in Missouri. Mr. Wagner asked how they would conduct their solicitation and Ms. Fisher said they would go door-to-door from 4 until 9 P.M., but after 8 P.M. they approach only those homes where they were asked to return later. Ms. Brot asked them to not approach Orthodox homes where the Sabbath is observed from Friday night until Saturday night, and Ms. Fisher said they would observe this request. The motion was approved unanimously. A,qenda Item Number Five - Golf Teachinq Center at Ruth Park The City Council has over the last several years encouraged development of plans by City staff of the widest possible range of new opportunities for recreational programs, facilities, and activities. The City Manager recommended approval of the teaching center as unanimously recommended by the Park Commission as another forward step in this planned expansion. Ruth Park is a valuable University City resource which can become even better. The teaching center is a basic amenity at a golf course. We have a great need for Page 5