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May 25, 2004 5. In negotiating the Lease, and in negotiating the plan for redevelopment and subsequent recreational use of the Property, the City Manager shall work in cooperation with appropriate representatives of the Olde Towne and Park View Neighborhoods." Ayes: Benn, Griffin, Moody, Pitts, Randall, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None - New Business - 04 - 201 - Boards and Commissions There were no appointments. 04 - 202 - Items Submitted by Council Members > Councilwoman Randall spoke on the recognition of Sassafras Restaurant and Wright Engineering, two small businesses from the City of Portsmouth recognized at the "Small Business of the Year Recognition Awards" Program held at the Marriott in Norfolk. > Councilman Moody asked Councilman Benn to speak on the 120th Memorial Day Parade to be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 31, 2004. Also, he spoke on the rededication of the Portsmouth Light Ship. > Vice Mayor Griffin commented on Large Brother's Catering and the Port Norfolk Community working together to move a restaurant into the community. Also, he spoke on Boards and Commissions. 03 - 203 - Non-Agenda Speakers 1. J. Brewer Moore, 308 Bobby Jones Drive, spoke on vanished visions, an historical perspective on mergers. 2. Helen Person, 600 Rutter Street Apt. B, spoke on no landscaping around Westbury rental units, no water outlets on the outside of the complexes, poor management of the rental units, no play area for children, and fences needed in the area. 3. Emma Lloyd, 1522 Centre Avenue, requested the removal of a tree on City property in front of her home. 4. Tim Bailey, 425 Water Street, spoke in opposition to the lodging tax. 5. Barbara Willis, 664 Lincoln Street, spoke in opposition to the proposed elimination of funding for the Portsmouth Community Health Center. 6. Debbi A. Lamb, 425 Water Street, spoke in opposition to the lodging tax. 7. Clyde Toler, 1029 Blair Street, commented on retirement of the City Manager and suggested raising the penalties for tickets. 8. Dan Wendell, 113 Afton Parkway, spoke on tickets issued by Police Department for parking violations in Cradock. 9. Harry Patel, 920 London Boulevard, spoke in opposition to the lodging tax. 10. Gordon Shelton, 10 Crawford Parkway, spoke in opposition to the boat tax. 11. Peggy McKenzie, 1031 London Boulevard, spoke in opposition to the lodging tax. 12. Matt Miller, 119 Afton Parkway Apt. A, spoke on decals for his vehicles. 13. Janette R. Whitley, 103 Decatur Street, complimented the Police Department on cleaning up Cradock.