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6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd Brochures were also given to the Commissioners previously and discussed in the Executive Session on the additional seating and bike racks on the River Bend Plaza. Commis- sioner Wiggins said -the least expensive unit price of a bike rack is $14.95. Mr. Louis Wilcox advised these can be spotted in different areas. Commissioner Wiggins said we are being contradictive, as we are providing parking spaces for the bikes, but they are not permitted to ride the bikes to the parking spaces. Some of the racks could be placed in the parking garages. The seating brochures shown also have some planter capa- bilities. These have not been shown to Exterior Design as yet. Mr. Louis Wilcox also recommended the use of a public address system on the Plaza. This will be more important as we develop the rest of the Plaza. Music could be played throughout the Plaza. Mr. Soltesz said the sound system is a very pertinent factor for the whole security of the Plaza and the expenditures for security would be minimized to have it in use. It would eliminate a lot of confusion, used as an advertising media, could auto- matically be utilized with the Civic Center. Mr. Kagel emphasized that in an emergency situation we would have this communication with the public, aside from being a good means of communication with the people. He thought this had been indoctrinated in the original planning and is surprised this has not been done. Commissioner Wiggins said this would not only involve costs, but that an integrated sound system would necessi- tate the installing of speakers and equipment, and that we would need expert advice on the size, shape and place- ment. If this were not well designed and placed, it would not serve its purpose, and the people who did the design originally are the best qualified to give the best design and advice. The control mechanism also ties into this. We need a place to put it and have security, or the people will play with it. Mr. Louis Wilcox said he would also like to discuss tennis courts, roller skating rink, ice rink, etc., with the design people. Commissioner Chenney said, "You are all out for spending money. I can see that." Mr. Louis Wilcox said that when this is properly planned, we can draw sub- stantial number of people for use of the Plaza. The Advisory group will continue to present their ideas. This does not necessarily mean that the Commission will implement them, but that he wanted to make the Commissioners aware of the ideas. Motion was made by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney and unanimously carried, to authorize an addendum to the joint venture contract with Clyde E. Williams and Associates and - 10 -