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Session 1242, Minutes Page 9 April 14, 1980 .. Councilmember Thompson wanted to know why some streets were to be concrete and some were to be done in asphalt overlay, when concrete lasted so much longer than asphalt. Mr. Dieckgraefe said asphalt overlay.is.done on asphalt streets, and on some concrete streets where.the. concrete has deteriorated.to a point where it would not be economical -to repl.ace.iso.late.d..sections..and where more comprehensive treat- ment is required. A point is.reached,.where itis not feasible to try to patch concrete streets. Mrs. Thompson thought perhaps all streets should be done in concrete, since it is more durable. Mr. 011endorff said the asphalt is much less expensive, and can last a long :time with proper maintenance, and the only time concrete is used is where there are special circumstances, such as a steep hill. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST: BY FRIENDS_OF THE RETARDED, INC., TO SOLICIT The City Manager said the City received a request from the Friends of the Retard- ed,'an auxiliary of the Sr_ Louis Association for Retarded Children, to conduct a three day tag day in University City to help support their charitable and commun- ity education efforts. Volunteers will be soliciting with canisters in front of -commercial establishments, after having first secured their permission, on May 30, 31, and June 1, 1980. Councilmember Sabol moved approval. Councilmember Thompson seconded the motion, �.. which carried unanimously. REQUEST FOR...CHARITABLE.SOLICITATION PERMIT BY -GREATER ST. LOUIS BOOK FAIR The City Manager said the Greater St. Louis Book Fair is requesting a charitable solicitation permit to hold a..book sale on the Famous -Barr parking lot. In the past, the Book Fair has been greatly assisted by Famous -Barr in the use of its facilities and trucks. All proceeds from the sale go to the Nursery Foundation of St. Louis, which provides day care service for needy children of underpriv- ileged families. The permit is reques.t.ed.for the period beginning April 22 and ending on April 26, 1980. Ms Helen Weiss, 370 Alta Dena -Court, Director of Special Events for Famous -Barr, was present to answer questions.. Counci.lmember.Lieberman said there had been complaints from the neighharhood in..the past.about-traffic control and litter cleanup. Ms Weiss said she was not aware that,ther-,had.._been a problem in the past, and_that..it would policed more thoroughly..this year, and in the future. Councilmember Metcalfe said there had been spillover parking in.the neighborhood, but the neighbors donotseem to mind for this very short -period when the Book Fair is in operation. She suggested that extra trash containers (which Famous - Barr would be responsible for ..emptying) .b.e...set..out, and. Ms Weiss.agreed this would be. a good idea. ,. Councilmember Sabol moved approval, with Councilmember -Thompson seconding the mo- tion. AL1. voted Aye.._ Councilmemhex.,Kelley_ said -.-the. Boak,.Fair was one of the great things about living in University City. RESOLUTION - DESIGNATION_OE__LOCAL_ AGENT.. ON .FLOOD.. CLAIM The -.City -Manager said the Missouri Disaster- Planning and Operations Office has requested that University City designate a new.local--agent-for-the purpose of closing out a claim the City made as a -consequence of the flood of April 11,