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Session 1725, Minutes June 8, 1998 Mr. Schoomer moved denial of the liquor license application without prejudice, so that, in a future date Mr. Montgomery resolves his problems with the neighbors, he can come back and apply without the additional fees. Mr. Lieberman seconded the motion. All voted Aye except Mr. Munkel and Ms. Colquitt, who voted Nay. The motion to deny succeeded 5 to 2. AGENDA ~4 - REQUEST FOR PERMIT TO SOLICIT - FUND FOR PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH (MoPIRG): The Fund for Public Interest Research is planning to conduct their annual door-to-door campaign on behalf of MoPIRG (Missouri Public Interest Research Group) for the period June 22 through July 10, 1998. They will collect financial contributions and petition signatures. The organization has certified 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 attend this meeting, should the Council have any questions. Mr. Ollendorff recommends that the Council grant the permit since all requirements have been met. Mr. Schoomer moved approval. Mr. Sharpe seconded the motion. Mr. Munkel said that the statement says that the cost of raising funds for solicitation will not exceed 25%, which is a very common practice for non-for-profit groups and asked the City Manager if we ever asked for proof before or after the campaign. Mr. Ollendorff said that the City does not audit, but the organization does submit their financial statement. Mr. Lieberman said that MoPIRG has a long history and he believes there is no question of them meeting their 25% goal. He is, however, against door-to-door campaigning. It is not proper. He will, in no way, approve a door-to-door solicitation for funds and it should not even be approved by the Council. He will vote against this. Mr. Wagner said that after listening to Mr. Lieberman make this statement for many years, he believes he is coming around to his way of thinking. He asked Mr. Ollendorff what the darkness hour rules were. Mr. Ollendorff was not sure, but he will check it out and get back with him. Mr. Munkel asked if solicitations could be barred by ordinance. Mr. Lieberman said he did not want an ordinance, just that it be denied. Mr. Ollendorff said that the Council could not, constitutionally, pass an ordinance like that. The City can regulate, but not prohibit. All voted Aye, except Mr. Lieberman and Mr. Wagner, who voted Nay.