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session 1581, Minutes November 23, 1992 Page 2 the commission on Human Relations for an unexpired tenn erxling August 6, 1994. The rrotion was seconded by Mrs. 'Ihompson, and all voted Aye. Mr. Wagner moved that Mr. Ben Strawder, Jr., 6806 PlynDUth, be appointed to the commission on Human Relations for a tenn ~iring August 6, 1992. Mrs. Schuman seconded the rrotion, which carried unani.Ioously. Mr. Wagner appointed Mr. stephen Leet, 6823 Kingsbury, to the Historic Pres- ervation Camm.ission for a tenn ~iring September 9, 1995. Mr. Adams second- ed the rrotion, which carried unani.Ioously. OA'IHS OF OFFICE Ms. Corene Brown, newly appointed to the Traffic Camm.ission, and Ms. Karen Palmer, reappointed to CAIDP, were given the oath of office by the City Clerk. Mayor Majerus thanked Ms. Brown and Ms. Palmer for agreeing to serve and said their assistance is welcome in helping Council make its decisions. CITY MANAGER I S REroRl'S RJRClIASE OF REFUSE PACKER TRUCK The city Manager recormnended the purchase of a 1982 FordjHeil rear-loading refuse packer to be used primarily for brush pickup that cannot be handled with the city I s existing mechanized collection fleet. The vehicle has been tested and found to be in good condition with an expected life of at least five years. The cost is $35,000 fram Anror Equipment; a corrparable new vehi- cle would cost at least $80,000. Mr. Adams moved approval, seconded by Mr. Wagner. All voted Aye. FUBLIC HEARING - VACATING RIGHl'-oF-wAY. APPI..EIDN BEIWEEN CDJLIIX;E AND RIVER DES PERES The city Manager said a public hearing was set for this time and place to re- cei ve comments on the proposal (fram adjacent property owners) to vacate pub- lic right-of-way on Appleton between Coolidge Drive and the River Des Peres, excluding the walkway to the bridge. Mayor Majerus opened the public hearing at 7: 39 p.m. Mr. B. J. Beckum, 1400 Coolidge, an adjacent owner, said he would take re- sponsibility for maintaining the property next to his that is being consid- ered for vacation. There were no other requests to SPeak and the Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:41 p.m. Responding to Mr. Price, Mr. Ollenclorff said the reason for this proposal is that neighbors have frequently complained about urrru1.y youngsters congregat- ing at this location and distw:i:Jing the neighborhood.