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Session 1525, Minutes Page 4 (rof July 23, 1990 Law Enforcement Equipiient (woman-owned) $10,241.00 (two ,no-bid items, add $501.00) Universal Uniform (with deduct for alternate shirts) 10,199.10 Law Enforcement Equipment stocks few uniform items locally. The local outlet measures the officer and sends the information to Kansas City, with delivery taking three to six weeks. Also, their trousers do not meet specifications. Universal Uniform stocks the uniform items in St. Louis, and an officer can usually be fitted and receive the items in a day or two. It was recommended that the bid from Universal Uniform in the amount of $10,199.10 be accepted. Mr. Price moved approval of the recommended bid. Mrs. Thompson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PERSMELREFORT The Personnel report for the week ending July 21, 1990 was received and or- dered filed. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT The Police Department report for the month of June, 1990 was received and or- dered filed. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mr. Carl Cibulka, 1421 Coolidge, wanted to discuss several items. First, he favored strict smoking regulations, with one "No Smoking" sign on the front of buildings, and elimination of designated smoking areas. Second, he recommend- ed that the City buy Greensfelder School from the School District, tear down the decaying school building and make the grounds part of Greensfelder Park. Third, he approved of the "pooper scooper" law although he felt it was a shame people had to be told to do this. Fourth, he was unhappy with the pickup truck law, pointing out that many small trucks are in better condition than some of the vans and cars on City streets. Fifth, he applauded Mr. Price's remarks about parental responsibility that were reported in a newspaper arti- cle. He said many children in his neighborhood do not have proper supervision and take part in activities that annoy homeowners. Sixth, he was concerned about loud noise resulting from firecrackers, "boom boxes" and horn honking, but noted that the offenders have left the area by the time police arrive. His last concern was speeding drivers who cut through his neighborhood to get from Olive to Woodson and vice versa. He asked that a policeman be positioned in the area at night on occasion to ticket speeders. Mayor Majerus suggested that he take the last item to the Traffic Commission so traffic counts may be made. Responding to Mr. Adams, Mr. Cibulka said the speeding is generally at night and the cutting through is generally at rush hour. Mr. Wagner said Mr. Cibulka's concerns were representative of those from other neighborhood asso- ciations and he asked if there was such a group in his neighborhood. Mr. Ci- Lie bulka said no group was presently operating, probably because most in the area are not longterm residents. Mr. Wagner said a block unit organization often is successful in addressing many of the problems cited. Mrs. Thompson thought