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6. NEW BUSINESS- (Cont'd) In reference to Item No. 8 in the Addendum, read by Mr. Oesterling, "Revise site details to incorporate new details required in Block 8 and new pool design. (In lieu of postal Kiosk)," Commissioner Wiggins raised the question to Mr. Simonds, "Is there any possi- bility of any renewed negotiations with the Post Office in terms of locating a postal Kiosk there. I understand the problem was they backed off in terms of the lack of money; they wouldn't finance it. Has that picture changed? We hear a lot of comments from people the post office is so far away and the hours of ser- vice inconvenient for people working.'' The post office probably recognized this as at Christmas time, they had a truck on the Plaza and did a land office business. I would like to see another attempt made with the post office to see'if we can't get that esta- blished because I think it would be an advantage to them, and an advantage to the citizenry generally to have that kind of service available in that proximity; 'and it would help our Plaza because this is a people activity. I don't want to write it off that easy. Not that I have anything against the beautiful things that might take its place, but I sure would like to see the postal Kiosk." Mr. Simonds said he would be pleased to pursue that once more, and will get a report back to the Commission. Mr. Oesterling said they feel the "not:to exceed figure" would not' be: $27,000. Off hand, this figure may seem high, but they do not feel they will use the $27,000 but have used this figure of $27,000 to not have to come back for additional monies. As to whether this is the regular semi - annual negotiations we have with the consultants, raised by Commissioner Wiggins, Mr. Oesterling said it is only on the hourly rates. Mr. Simonds advised there are some unknowns on the rest of the work - -on the scope of it. They will try to limit the overtime of the staff. Mr. Simonds said the stage has to be explored once more- -noted as Item No. 4: "Program and design for a stage facility including sound and lights. Construction cost not to exceed $50,000. Evalu- ation will be made of a permanent facility in Block 3 and 4, and a portable unit that could be utilized throughout the Plaza." President Nimtz asked Mr. Simonds if he has any comment or recommenda- tion to make on the stage at Western and Wayne. Mr. Simonds described the portable stage in St. Louis, which includes sound and lighting- - a self- contained unit -- and can be moved up and down the mall. Mr. Edward F. Soltesz, Chairman, Governmental Coordination Committee of the River Bend Plaza Advisory Committee, raised the question to Mr. Simonds on whether the stage being planned would be a mobile unit, and if it would include sound and lighting. Mr. Simonds said he will be pleased when he sees this one. Mr. Allan C. Bloomquist, with the First Bank '& Trust Company, referred to Item 5, read by Mr. Oesterling, "Additional permanently installed benches will be designed for the entire plaza (12 plans)." and he asked why we can't just buy these. Mr. Oesterling said, "By design,