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8. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd Mr. Werley said they had recommended that the walls be made wide enough to use for seating and the low bricks around the planting - -a favorite with the kids. It is a delight to see that they participate. They have forwarded the catalog data to Lou Wilcox on spare benches, and at one that was considered a part of the design process. It will be very con- venient for them to forward that information on the benches, bicycle.racks, etc., to the staff. Commissioner Wiggins requested he stay on top of that and report back to the Commission -- nothing really happens- -and we need to stay on top of that. On the Pool "B" fountains, Mr. Werley said he talked with Dan Akin this morning and Dan will be making the formal recommendation that the water should not be visible as a "bubbling" unit but slide smoothly down the base. When the volume is turned down, we will not have the separation from the wind. Mrs. Allen's complaint on the water going all over the sidewalk, Mr. Werley said they are also working on that and they will need a baffle device to have it slide over the edge of the fountain, rather than surge, and they have been working on that. Mr. Louis N. Wilcox, Director of the River Bend Plaza, said he wanted to add to Mr. Werley's comments, that they have been very cooperative and have substantially performed the tasks allowed them, which have been made by the Commission. In partial answer to Commissioner Wiggins on his suggestion on the bike rack which Mr. Werley's firm had sent him, also the furniture in his office to be compatible with the decor, the Commissioners will hear from him on the suggestions and costs on some of the items - -not pressing with winter coming on, but he will be in position by spring to have some items corrected. Many merchants on the Plaza are also offer- ing the same comments as Commissioner Wiggins on the seating and he was sure this can be reconciled. 2) River Bend Plaza Schedule Report: In the way of RIVER BEND PLAZA activities, Mr. Louis N. Wilcox asked Mr. Edward SCHEDULE REPORT F. Soltez, Chairman of the Cap Council of the United Auto Workers, to give a run -down. Mr. Soltez advised on October 31, on the supergraphics, they are going to put on a program for Halloween. The programs are specifically oriented for pre - school and kindergarden; grades 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; and 7 through 12; with prizes to be awarded to each of the twelve winners for the best and most original costume. Anticipate having magic tricks to costume parades and high school bands. - 19 -