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Session 1234, Minutes December 17, 1979 Page 10 parent organizations to acquire their ideas as to what they feel should be done. Councilman Kelley added that St. Louis County was to be contacted about the lighting situation to try to get more vandal -proof lights. Councilman Metcalfe suggested that Ms Goodwin stay in contact with Councilman Kelley and herself, since they would know at what stage the negotiations involving the tun- nel would be. Mrs. Metcalfe said there were a number of people who needed to be consulted before a decision is made. Mr. Kelley said there would probably be a pub- lic hearing on the matter, also. CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS Mr. James Carl, 7110 Washington, asked to address the Council. Mr. Carl said he had heard that the Charter Review Committee had submitted a final report to the Council, and wanted to know if a public hearing is to be held. Mayor Mooney said the Commit- tee had not yet submitted their final report, since the death of the one of the com- mittee members had delayed submission of the report. Mr. Ellman said if the recommendations of the Charter Review Committee are to be on the April 1, 1980 ballot, the ordinance embodying those recommendations will have to be passed by February 4. Mayor Mooney said he would ask the chairman of the Charter Review Committee to come to the next Council meeting, January 7, 1980, and make the final report of the com- mittee at that time. The public would then have a chance to respond to their rec- ommendations. Mr. Carl was very anxious that one particular issue be discussed on the Council floor, having to do with elimination of the appointive process when there is a vacancy on the Council. Mayor Mooney said all of the issues which are recommended will be dis- cussed on the Council floor, and anyone who wishes to speak will have the opportunity. DISCUSSION ON BILL NO. 7392 Mr. Rubin Schlafman, 747 Yale, asked to address the Council. Mr. Schlafman said he had wanted to be called on before this bill was read a second time. Mayor Mooney apologized for the oversight. Mr. Schlafman said it was a mistake to pass this bill and that the Council was inviting litigation by doing so. MISCELLANEOUS Mayor Mooney thanked the Council members for all the work they have done during the past year, and said he realized the inordinate amount of time they spend working on City matters. He wished them and the citizens of University City a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Happy Holidays. Councilman Sabol reminded the Mayor that Hannukah has been celebrated longer than Christmas and said that for the first time a 30 -foot high menorah has been erected in Washington, D. C. He said he would like for University City to display one, also, along with the other holidays decorations which are put up. REAPPOINTMENT TO TRAFFIC COIR41SSION Councilman Sabol moved that Airs. Francine Wimsatt be reappointed to the Traffic Com- mission for a term expiring January 21, 1983. Councilman Adams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.