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Session 1092, Minutes Page 3 January G, 1,975 TEST TI -10111 IAL DI NER - -_,U'S. IIAP.RI T':i FOODS: Upon inquiry by Mayor Kaufman wliet'er any member of the public wishes to be heard on any matter not on the agenda, Ir. -Douglas 31. Parham, 3039 Groby Road, came forward. i1r. Parham said that on the night of February 9, 1975, at 6:00 P.A. a testimonial dinner (sponsored by the Baptist Church of the Holy Communion) for Iirs. Harriett Moods, former University City Councilman, is planned at the Clayton Inn, and Congressman James Symington has consented to be the keynote speaker for that evening. IIr said what they would like the Council to do, in support of that, is to declare February 0th "HARRIE:T WOODS DAY" by Council action. Ile said the dinner is to honor ilrs. [foods for the enormous contribution which she has made to the metropolitan area in general and to University City in particular. All members of the Council indicated it would be their pleasure to do this. However, Councilman Werner said that he spoke with airs. Woods a few days ago and being a very humble person, she indicated that she is overwhelmed by the suggestion that is being made, but she would prefer that it be deemed a different name (he was unable to recall at the moment just what had been suggested) and she would prefer to be the first recipient of an annual award, as distinguished from a "IIARRIETT WOODS DAY". Councilman Weissenburger suggested that lir. Parham contact airs. T•?oods for the exact information and the Council can act on it at the next meeting; on January 20th. VEHICULAR LICEITSE EXPITRATIOII DATE: City Manager henry said that in accordance with general practices of the past, the Council must establish the date after which the City vehicular license regulations will be enforced. The prevailing pattern in the County is to use the date of February 23, 1975. Councilman Weissenburger moved that after February 23, 1975, the City vehicu- lar license regulations are to be enforced. That is, starting March 1, 1975, persons not displaying the City vehicular license on the windshield for vehicles housed in Universitv City would be in violation of the law. Motion was seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously carried. ELECTRO14IC SCOREBOARD - SKAilidG RI K: City ;Manager Henry stated that bids have been received for the furnishing of an electronic scoreboard for use at the Skating Rink. The administrative forces recommended that contract be awarded to Fair -Play Scoreboards in the amount of $2,000, this being the lowest and best bid. Councilman Adams moved that the recommendation of the administrative forces be approved and that contract be awarded to Fair -Play Scoreboards in the amount of `i2,900, this being the lowest and best bid. Motion was seconded by Councilman Lieberman and unanimously carried. SUIRIER SCHEDULE ON PLAYGROUNDS AND CANT HATITHO d: City Manager Ilenry said at this point the Park Department begins to send out letters to playground personnel and the dates of June 16th to July 25th have been proposed for holding playgrounds at .Brittany, Manley, Heman Park, Fogerty, Flynn and Pershing;. The Camp llawthorn dates would be July 26th through August 23rd. he said it is desirable to establish the dates and the general outline of the program at this time because of the notification