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Session 1787 June 19, 2000 firefighters solicited funds for burn victims in front of Value City and Schnucks and made $1200. Mr. Lieberman moved denial. The motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Schoomer stated that the Circuit Court of Missouri has ruled that this is a permitted activity under the first amendment of the Constitution. Mr. Schoomer moved approval. Mr. Sharpe seconded the motion. Mr. Munkel leans toward agreeing with Mr. Lieberman, but understands what Mr. Schoomer has stated about it being allowed. He wonder why it even has to come before Council. Mr. Schoomer says that we do limit. We require registration of those soliciting and we limit the hours of operation which are agreed to and permitted by the courts. Responding to Mr. Sharpe, Mr. Rose stated that there have been no problems with this group. Mr. Lieberman stated that the Zoning Code does provide controls for private property, which this is one of them. Sharon Smith, 4366 Maryland #105, responding to Mr. Lieberman, stated that MoPIRG has used the same successful approach for ten years to build up its 10,000 + member base. One of the reasons they go back to the same communities is because they have members in each one that they ask to renew their memberships. Mr. Lieberman asked why they could not at least try to do this in front of the businesses. Ms. Smith said that she could answer his question specifically, but this is the way they operated since the beginning and how they operate now in 33 states. The Mayor called the question. All voted Aye, except for Mr. Lieberman who voted Nay. The motion passed 6 to 1. QUESTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM #1 - Responding to Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Rose stated that the vendor awarded the gasoline and diesel contract can raise their prices, but that it cannot exceed 10%. We are locked into this contract for a year. 5