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Julw 22. 1969 Mr. Stewart spoke and presented a copy of a petition for water service, signed by residents ofU~.err~f~elds.' ' He stated that, as President of the Merrifields Civic League, he would write to the City Council, requesting the Council to investigate the feasibility of acquiring the Merrifields water sfstem. Motion of Mr. Smith ~hat the matter be referred to the City Manager and that the City Manager be given authority to negotiate for the acquisition of the Merrifields water system, upon receipt of the letter, was adopted, without dissenting vote~ 69-246 - The following letter from Mrs. George E. Hatkins, 4930 Briarwood Lane was read: "The residents in the area of the forty-nine hundred block of Briarwood Lane, Cavalier Forest, Churchland desire and request the installation of additional street lights on this unusually long dark street. Due to the darkness, a condition further enhanced by shrubbery and trees, this situation camses considerab uneasiness to all residents in the area. The dark condition provides considerable comfort to undesirables. I personally have had numerous telephone conversations during the past year and a half with your Mr, Trant only to be lead to believe this matter would receive prompt attention. To date additional street lighting has not been installed. I sincerely trust that the above request will receive your prompt attention. Thanking you I am," The City Manager stated fl~at the entire length of the street must be engineered for lighting; the request will be referred to the Virginia Electric and Power Company as soon as the engineering is completed. Motion of Mr. Johnson to refer to the City Manager and that Mrs. Watkins be so advised, was adopted. On motion adjourned. APPROVED City Clerk