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Session 1308, Minutes Page 8 May 24, 1982 to allow multiple picnic license privileges for organizations such as CASA so it is not necessary for them to appear before the Council for approval for each concert at which they desire to sell alcoholic beverages. The Council could limit this li- cense to beer and wine or permit a full range of alcoholic beverages. The second item was to determine which elections should be included in the prohibition against alcoholic beverages. Currently, sales are prohibited only on national and state bi- ennial election days and the primary election immediately preceding, although some communities prohibit sales on local election days as well. The third item was the City Council's policy regarding the issuance of the newly created beer and wine by the drink category, which could be limited to legitimate restaurants in non-resi- dential neighborhoods.. Mrs. Metcalfe said the question of the multiple picnic license was extremely impor- tant, and she thought the Council might need some guidelines for councilmanic deci- sion-making. Up to the present, only not-for-profit organizations have applied, and she wished to be certain the Council would not be put in the position of having to approve a license which would abuse the privilege of a multiple license. Mrs. Metcalfe recommended that an ordinance be drawn up embodying safeguards which allow civic, not-for-profit groups to apply for a multiple picnic license where liquor is only an incidental part of the event. Mr. Adams said although it probably made sense at the time polling places were in bars, he did not agree that it was necessary to close bars or place a prohibition on the sale of alcoholic beverages on election day. Mr. Lieberman said he felt the sale of liquor on election days should remain as it is now, with the state statutes requiring closing of bars on the general election day in November and the primary elections in even-numbered years. BIDS FOR FOGERTY PARK PLAYGROUND CONSTRUCTION The City Manager said the City solicited bids from seven companies for the purchase and installation of wooden playground equipment on the grounds of Fogerty Park. The following responses were received: Midwest Piping Contractors, Inc. $14,977 John Kalicak Construction, Inc. $16,860 J. H. Berra Construction Co., Inc. $17,150 Kozeny-Wagner, Inc. $22,878 Mr. 011endorff said the equipment was in conformance with plans which were discussed at several neighborhood meetings and also approved by-the Park Commission. He rec- ommended that the contract be awarded to Midwest Piping Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $14,977. Mrs. Metcalfe moved approval. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried unani- mously. Mr. Lieberman asked if it was going to be possible to do the additional options