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Session 170 I, Minutes July 7, 1997 CITY MANAGER'S RFPORTS: CONSENT CALENDAR (2 ITEMS) # I - Uniform Rental Program: The City Manager recommended exercising the option to accept an additional year of work uniforms service from G&K Se~ces, in the amount of $24,500. This represents an increase of $5,000 over the prior year's contract, but $2,000 of this was due to the additional requirements for the Recreation Facility. This company had the best bid two years ago and has provided good products and service. #2 - Picnic Uquor License - 8090 Olive: The City Manager recommended approval of a picnic liquor license for the serving of various types of wine at the grand opening of Doro Antique Art Galleries on July 12, 1997. The new business plans a champagne brunch, wine tasting and music with donations requested to cover the expense. All City ordinance requirements appear to be met. Mr. Schoomer moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Mr. Munkel seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. AGENDA NO. 2: REQUEST FOR PERMIT TO SOLICIT - FUND FOR PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH (MoPIRG): Mr. Ollendorff reported that he had a request to solicit from the Missouri Public Interest Research Group (MoPIRG), which has been conducted on an annual basis. He said that there is a representative in the audience to answer Council questions. They certified that they will meet all of the City's rules and regulations and that their cost of soliciting funds will not exceed 2596 of the money raised. Mr. Ueberman wished to ask the representative about the hours the event would take place. The applicant, Mr. Nin Nguyen - assistant director for MoPIRG, said the event would take place between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. with appointed call backs between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. for people who ask them to come back. Mr. Lieberman asked if MoPIRG had attempted to do the solicitation outside of businesses, rather than knocking on the doors of individual homes. Mr. Nguyen replied that because of the grass roots nature of their organization, they outreach to citizens in residential areas and generally, do not go to businesses. Mr. Lieberman said that citizens frequented the businesses. Mr. Nguyen responded that they do have an alternate program called "Dine Out" that had been successful in University City, but the residential solicitation is the most effective way to outreach to as many people as possible. Mr. Wagner asked that Mr. Nguyen publicly acknowledge that at least 7596 or more of the money that is collected will go to non-administrative functions that accomplish the goals of the organization. Mr. Nguyen did so. Mrs. Thompson moved approval. Mr. Wagner seconded the motion. Mr. Lieberman wished to reiterate his decade long objection to any door-to-door solicitation. He does support MoPIRG and their goals. He can not see, however, the advantages of going on a door-to-door basis and bothering people in their homes. He believes it is unsafe and offensive to the people who live in the neighborhoods and intends to vote no. Mayor Adams called the question. All voted Aye, except Mr. Lieberman and Mr. Ware, who voted Nay. The motion passed four to two. AGENDA NO. 3 - CONDITIONAL USE AMENDMENT - UNIVERSITY PLACE SUBDIVISION: Mr. Ollendorffsald that the Council was asked to rule on a conditional use amendment for University Place Subdivision. He explained that this was the beautiful, new subdivision on the west side of Hanley, where Hanley Junior High used to be. The subdivision requests that they be allowed to build enclosed porches in the very small rear yards. The Plan Commission agrees with that request in a vote of three to two. They advise the Council to approve it. The City Manager recommends