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Session 11.49, 11inutes Page 10 December 271, 1976 longer possible. He commented that although accidents do occur, it does not necessarily follow tiat the accident is the result, exclusively, of the pro- truding of the monuments into the street; it could be a combination of factors. Ile called attention to the fact, also, that proposals have been made to change the traffic patterns at that location, and the Traffic Commission at its last meeting considered a change in the turning pattern to try to ameliorate the situation somewhat, and they will try to come to a decision on this matter at their next meeting. Ile said he will then communicate these findings to the County Council, and to Fir. Daykin (Director of Highways and Traffic of St. Louis County) in particular. Mr. Knipmeyer expressed concern that neither the Hayor nor the City Manager advised the other members of the Council, or the public, of a communication they received from Itr. Daykin concerning the traffic record at this location. Councilman Glickert pointed out that even if the City was desirous of removing the Lions, it would have no legal authority to do so since they have been de- clared a national historic monument; further, that there is very heavy traffic on Delmar at all hours and motorists cannot drive carelessly without risking an accident. With all things considered, she said, the Council has not been made aware of any particular traffic hazards. Other members of the Council also spoke along these lines. Councilman Weissenburger said that the Council has received no new information on this matter over two years ago when it considered this, and he asked orhether there is any desire on the part of the Council to move in a direction other than what is being done. Ile added he doesn't believe any sense of urgency has been impressed on the Council. i-layor Kaufman informed Mr. Knipmeyer that there is no further interest on the part of the Council; none of the members of the Council has indicated any willingness to move other than in the direction already taken. RECESS: Mayor Kaufman called for a brief recess at So45 P.11. and at 9:00 P.11. the Council reconvened. oancilman ?Ieissenburger asked to be brought up to date on the I1cAlone affair and said he is wondering whether they are operating, under the name of IZitty's again, but he is under the impression that the license was issued in the name of IicAlone's. City imager Ellman explained that that is correct; their li- cense is expiring December 31st, 1376 - it is a matter of tit-Ang. He said he checked the matter out with the attorney and in the interval it would take to call for a hearing for them, the due process involved would be such that their license would be out, because this is the last meeting of the Council for 1976. The City Iianager further explained that they have been notified that the City is not accepting an application - should they come before the Council submitting a new application, the Council may, of course, act as it wishes upon it. Councilman 17eissenburger asked whether he understands correctly that the li- cense was issued in a name other than that under which they are operating now and the City Manager said that is correct.