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35' September 15, 1966 Moiion of Mr. Eastes %o refer to the City Manager for information as to what can be done to correct the condition, was adopted, without dissenting vote. 66-166 - The following letter from the Director of Planning was read: "At its regular monthly meeting on September 6, 1966, the City Planning Commission resolved to recommend the following street name change: That Dinwlddie Street south of the Downtown Elizabeth RiVer Tunnell be dropped in favor of the northerly extension in name of Fifth Street from Harrison Street to Clifford Street. This recommendation was arrived at only after consultation with various municipal officials including the Fire Chief and the Police Chief." Motion of Mr. Johnson that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for proper o~dinance, was adopted, without dissenting vote. 66-168 - The following letter from Mrs. M. L. Campbell of 61 Grove Stmeet was read: '7o have a five cents imcrease in public transportation is not bad at all, but the system you have to pay it to is very po~r, or should I say, even worse. Here you will find a bus time table which ~s not true at all. I know because ~ use the bus for transportation as~I have no other. You try waiting for one some time and you wilt see exactly what I am referring to. This time table is about 3 years old. The whole town could change in 5 years. I am not complaining about the five cents. Just the service." 66-169 - The Mayor reported on Portsmouth's representation at the Sister City program in Washington, D. C. The display by Portsmouth was one of the most attractive And impressive demonstrations given. 66-170 - The question of dogs running at large was on motion of Mr. Eastes, referred to a conference of Council. On motion adjourned. Approved - City Clerk Motion of Mr. Knight that Mrs. Campbell be adg~sed of the attention that has been given this matter by the City Manager, was adepte~, without dissenting vote.