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had been submitted with this reauest and that present permit expires on February 18th. Mrs. Fryer stated excessive amount of other clearance sales at this time and recent inclement weather had slowed progress on disposal of her stock. City Manager stated he would recommend this request be granted and that inventory would be rechecked. (IMemo 2/15/66) Councilman Bury expressed opposition to grant- ing of extension. Councilman Herkner moved to grant extension of 15 days to Narch 14th as requested for Carol's Closing -Out Sale Permit, seconded by Councilman 1.11eymouth and carried on roll call vote, Councilmen Bury, Granger and Mayor Rosselli voting no, Councilmen Herkner, Petersen, Royer and Weymouth voting ,yes. (MINUTE ORDER 1166-44) Communication from Oscar K. Johnson, 26+7 Middlefield Road, thanking Fire and Police Departments for their efficient aid during a fire at his premises. Mayor Rosselli noted this property was located in the Dumbarton Fire Protection District and asked that a copy of this letter be sent to John Connors and the District. (Memo 2/15/66) Mrs. Mary Henderson questioned communications addressed to Council, and in particular, communication from School Board requesting additional time for study of School Report, to which. she wished to state her support. Mayor Rosselli advised recommendation of Staff had been that discussion of School Report be held until after presentation of Report to School District on February 18th. The letter was read by the Clerk for the information of the audience. Councilman Petersen stated it was not often his policy to direct adverse comments but he wished to express his feelings concerning negative attitudes consistently expressed towards City's administrative body by the Redwood City Civic Associa- tion, and in particular their communication directed to the State College Board expressing their opposition to college site proposed for Redwood Shores, and felt definite Council action should be taken to counteract their statement and indi- cate this group does not reflect a majority opinion in this matter. Councilman Petersen stated he wished to make a motion requesting Council authorize a letter be directed to State College Board indicating size of membership of Red- wood City Cific Associza.tion, and fact their views did not reflect views of majority citizens in Redwood City. Councilman Weymouth felt this fact was evident by Resolution adopted by the Council as many other criteria necessary than citizens' views for selection of college site. Councilman Royer stated it would never be his intention to repress in any manner right of all to express their opinions, but agreed City would not want impression spread that this association was a large group, reflecting view of majority of citizens. Councilman Royer stated he c%aould second motion made by Councilman Petersen if this would help to supply correct information and further promotion of a college site in Redwood City. He would not, however, comment on the balance of Councilman Petersen's remarks.