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December 10th. 1957 57-434 The following letter.item the Westhaven Park Civic League was read: . "The Wes~haven Park Civic. League, being ever mindful pf the inherently arduous and often danger-£illed duties of ~our Fire and Police Departments, wishes to join with ail civic-minded persons and organizations in urging favorable consideration of pay increases for these two.[departments. While not unmindful of the need for continued economy in all departments of the ~ity, the League is of the opinion thai the individuals collectively charged with keeping our community safe and our homes secure, are entitled to compensation for their [services commensurate with the responsibilities devolved upon them. Signed - P.E. Wnukoski, Chairman,Civic Affairs Com." On:motion filed. 57-435 - Motion of Mr. Smith that the .Counci'l hold a,conference in January, concern ing salary and wage adjustments£or city employees, other than the Fire and Police Departments, was adopted. 57~36 - Motion of Mr. Weiseman that an appropriate resolntion be prepared and pre · .sented to the City Attorney, n.C. Barclay, who retires December 31st, 1957, was adopted. 57-437 - Motion of Mr. Baker to suspend the rules to hear from M. Katz, was adopted Mr. Katz spoke concerning the floo~'~condition at the north end of Dinwiddie Street 57-438 - Mr. Baker presented the following resolution and moved its adoption: A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR FREE TWO-HOUR PARKING IN METEPID ZONES ON THE STREETS OF PORTSMOUTH CITY'S CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT WHEREAS, ~LN~ OF THE ~ERCH~NTS IN THE City of Portsmouth have suffered a decrease ~n gross receipts for the current year, and - WHEP~AS, determined advertising by our sister city and convenient tunnel transportation to the Norfolk shopping area have caused many Portsmouth residents to go to~tha~ city to make purchases, and WHEREAS, the disastrous High Street fire has caused relocation and loss of business affecting the economy of our central business district, and WHEREAS, IT IS THE BOUNDEN DUTY OF THE City Council. to protect the economic stability of our city insofar as possible, therefore be it RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth thsr free two-hour parking be allewed in the metered zones of downtown Portsmouth, from December llth through December 24th, 1957; King Square, Edinburgh Square and Proctor Square parking lots excepted." ~r. Baker's motion was lost and by the following vote: Ayes: Baker Nays: Bartlett, Hinton, Kirby, Scott,Smith, Weisema~ adopted. 57-439 - Motion of Mr. Kirby to suspend the ~ules to hear from Charles L. Mr. Cain spoke expressing his appreciation for re-election. adopted. Approved - ~ President . 5~-440 - Motion of Mr, Baker to suspend the rules to hear from Albert Hedgepeth,was Mr. Medgepeth spoke relative to drainage condition in the 3800 block of Columbia St. The City Manager was requested to make a report ~ ~he ne~ Council meeting. On motion adjourned. Ci~ Clerk. ~