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November On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Oast, the following ordinance was adp~4. on first and final reading, and by the following vote: '~N ORDINANCE GRANTING CITY EMPLOYEES AN ADDITIONAL IDLIDAY ON DECEMBER 26, 1975." Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Wentz, Davis Nays: None ~5-519 "Consideration of a resolution endorsing the construction of 1.S miles of Interstate 264 between downtown Portsmouth and downtown Norfolk and completion of 5 miles of Interstate 664 from the James River to U.S. 17. This resolution requests that the interstate mileage that was earmarked for 1-66 in northern Virginia be reallocated to the Tidewater area to complete the gap in 1-264 and add the additional miles necessary to 1-664 for the Third Crossing to the Peninsula, The City Manager recommends adoption." On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Early, the following resolution was adopted, and by the followimg~ot~: "A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE CONSTRUCTION OF 1.5 MILES OF INTERSTATE 264 BETWBBN PORTSMOUTH AND NORFOLK AND COMPLETION OF 5 MILES OF INTERSTATE 664 FROM THE JAMES RIVER TO U. S. HIGHWAY 17. WHEREAS, the United States Secretary of Transportation has withdra~m recognition of a 9.~ mile segment of Interstate 66 in Northern Virginia; and WHEREAS, reallocation of said milage shall be made to other eligible segments of the Interstate system within the State of Virginia; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that and Norfolk and S miles of Interstate 664 for such reallocation; and the 1.5 miles of Interstate 264 between Portsmouth from the James River to U. S. Highway 17 are eligibl WHEREAS, it is recognized that completion of the crossings of navigable waterways in the Tidewater Area by Interstate Highways is essential to the continued development of the regional transportation system. NOW, Tk~REFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that Interstate 66 milage be reallocated to the construction of 1.5 miles of Interstate 264 be- tween Portsmouth and Norfolk and completion of 5 miles of Interstate 664 from the James River to U. S. Highway 17 is hereby endorsed. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby instructed to forward certified copi of this resolution to the Honorable Mills E. Godwin, Governor of Virginia and Senator Willard J. Moody, Chairman of the Virginia Commission on Vehicular Crossing of the Elizabeth River." Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Wentz, Davis Nays: None 75-S20 "Consideration of a motion authorizing the City Assessor to refund $94.25 plus interest for property on Bobby Jones Drive, Map 605, Parcel 60. Through an error in computing square footage of subject property, an erroneous assess- ment was made. This refund is for 1974-7S and the first quarter of 197S-76. The City Manager recommends a refund." Motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Holley, that authorization be granted for refund, plus interest, to Robert A. ~ Betty M. Greet, 107 Bobby Jones Drive, in the amoun~ of $94.25, was adopted by unanimous vote. 75-481 - Report on closing of South Street Softball Field: "Certain residents of South Street recently petitioned the Council concerning the closin of a softball field located on South Street. I was requested to investigate this request and report back to the Council. This matter has been discussed by some of the residents of the area with the Director of Parks and Recreation who has also discussed the matter with the Parks and Recreation Commission. Following these discussions the following action has been taken at this softball field: a gate and no trespassing after dark sign has been erected at the entrance to the field, a lock has been placed on the gate and also on the panel which controls the electric field lights, and no parking signs have been placed on the side of the street adjoining dwellings. The Recreation Director plans to take the following actions within the next few months: a dumpster will be placed on the field in March to handle all trash; the softball field locat will be placed on the regular schedule of the ranger assigned to City Park and he will be present at the start of the season to handle traffic and/or crowd problems; and improvements will be made to the parking area beyond the left field fence which will accomodate fifteen cars. This space has not been used prior to this time. It is the feeling of the Recreation staff that the above actions will satisfy complaints from the comamunity with the exception of game noise and lights. The field is currently used by twelve women's softball teams consisting of almost two hundred persons and a number of es Dns