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Session 1524, Minutes Page 3 Ithe July 9, 1990 Feauest for Solicitation Permit by Coalition for the Environment (#6) . The Missouri Coalition for the Environment, 6267 Delmar, applied for a permit to solicit funds that will be used to provide educational programs and statewide campaigns. The organization will conduct a door-to-door canvass from July 10 through August 13, 1990, during daylight hours, using about 15 canvassers whose names will be supplied in advance to the Police Department. Mr. Adams moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Mr. Price seconded them- tion, which carried unanimously. OONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 7740 OLIVE The City Manager said Rev. Robert K. Buckner, pastor of the Living Word Apos- tolic Church, 7740 Olive, has requested withdrawal of this agenda item in or- der to have time to prepare a more complete proposal for the City Council. SITE PLAN - BAR JAMAICA JERK PIT, 7856 OLIVE Mr. Schooner asked to be excused since he has an interest in this agenda item. The City Manager said approval was recommended of a site plan for a Jamaican restaurant at 7856 Olive Boulevard in the new Westover Center. All City re- quirements have been met, and the operator has successfully operated other restaurants in and adjacent to University City. Mr. Price moved approval, with Mr. Wagner seconding the motion. Mr. Adams pointed out this is the third restaurant to locate in the Westover Center, and he did not want it to became a strip of eating establishments. He said he would vote against further applications for restaurants at this site. All voted Aye. Mr. Schooner returned to the Council chambers. PURCHASE OF POLICE PISTOLS The City Manager recommended the purchase of 79 Beretta 9mm semi-automatic pistols with nightsight system at a cost of $435.23 per weapon. The Police Department will own 8 of these pistols, and 71 will be assigned to and paid for by individual police officers. Department members have spent many hours studying and testing to determine the best weapons, and this choice is not only favored by the department, but was the lowest bid meeting specifications. Mr. Adams moved approval. Mr. Schoomer seconded the motion, and all voted Aye. Mrs. Schuman asked if it was customary across the country for police officers to purchase upgraded equipment such as this. Mr. 011endorff said he believed it was common for officers to own their awn handguns. ILle In response to Mr. Wagner, Mr. 011endorff said he could not explain the night- sight system, but would obtain that information for him.