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Session 710, Minutes August 20, 1962 Page 19 that a public hearing be scheduled and all interested parties invited to state their views with respect to this specific proposal, but he would not be adverse to proceeding on the matter of overhead lights as soon as the bids are received. Motion seconded by Councilman Epstein and unanimously carried. Councilman Epstein said she would like to ask that the City Manager again inquire of the State Highway Department as to the possibility of the State completing that part of Olive Street Road from Ferguson to Skinker, and the possibility of solving this problem at this intersection. Councilman Tandler said he has personally observed the parking of auto- mobiles and small trucks, at different times, in No Parking zones in this general area and believes that some additional surveillance should be given so that these infractions are corrected. WEEKLY FIRE DBPARTMENT REPORT: ~e Fire Department report for the period of July 22, 1962 to August 19, 1962, was received and ordered filed. WEEKLY ~OLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT: The Police Department report for the period ending August 18, 1962, was received and ordered filed. PERSONNE~ DEPARTMENT REPORT: The Personnel Department report as of the weeks ending July 21, 1962, July 28, 1962, August 4, 1962, August 11, 1962 and August 18, 1962, was received and ordered filed. BILLS FO~ADOPTION AS ORDINANCES: BILL NO. 5966 - AMENDING CHAPTER IX MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING ARTICLE 901 THEREOF RELATING TO CERTAIN GENERAL PROVISIONS, AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF$ NEW ARTICLE TO BE KNOWN AS "ARTICLE 901, GENERAL PROVISIONS," ~ayor Kamfman inquired whether any member of the public desires to be heard on the smbJect of Bill No. 5966 which relates to closing hours for coin- operated dry cleaning establishments and laundries and laundromats, where- upon Mr. Dave Siegelman asked to be recognized, which request was granted. Mr. Siegelman stated that he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Mississippi Valley Coin-Op Association, and resides at 7536 Blackberry Manor. Mr. Siegelman stated that he, as well as other representatives of the Association, have previously appeared before the Council and have advised, verbally, as well as by communication, that it is felt by the Association that Bill No. 5966 should not be adopted. He expressed the view there is no need for arbitrary opening or closing hours in coin operated dry cleaning establishments or laundromats. Mr. Fred .Freitag, 4906 St, Jennings, St. Louis County, was the next speaker to address the Council. Mr. Freitag said he owns the laundromat at 6327 Delmar and this es'tablishment is frequented late at night and during early morning hours by students from Washington University who study while they do their job of washing clothes, and Mr. Freitag spoke against the adoption of Bill No. 5966. Mr. Lee l~ore, upon bain~ reco~nized, stated he r~s~des in Klrk~ood and