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April 27. 2010 Next Steps Following Council Action: . Execute MOl . Negotiate Development Agreement 1. John Bender, 3606 Lilac Drive, spoke in opposition to this item. 2. Robert Wetherbee, Sr., 3508 Giles Street, spoke in opposition to this item. 3. Scott Bradshaw, 210 Idlewood Avenue, spoke in opposition to this item. 4. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, 2713 Sterling Point Drive, spoke in opposition to this item. 5. Steve Carroll, 3112 Riveredge Drive, spoke in opposition to this item. 6. Robin Zollars, 17 Atfon Parkway, spoke in opposition to this item. 7. Ann Stewart, 5219 Cobble Hill Road, asked that Willett Hall remain a part of the City. 8. Ken Woolard, 462 B. Washington Street, voiced his concern with the proposed project and proposed demolition of Willett Hall. 9. Bettye House, 3804 Shoreline Drive, voiced her concern with the proposed demolition of Willett Hall and gave an overview of upcoming performances. Motion by Mr. Heretick, and seconded by Ms. Psi mas, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF INTENT WITH PORTSMOUTH CITY CENTER, LLC, CONCERNING THE PROPOSED PORTSMOUTH CITY CENTER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the City Manager is authorized, acting for and on behalf of the City, to execute and deliver a Memorandum of Intent with Portsmouth City Center, LLC, substantially the same as that which is attached hereto, concerning the proposed Portsmouth City Center Development Project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager and City Attorney are further authorized to take such other and further actions as may be necessary to implement the intent of this resolution including without limitation negotiation of a legally binding Development Agreement that may be considered by City Council for official approval. The City Manager and City Attorney shall keep Council regularly informed concerning the status of this matter. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 10 - 206 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a minor subdivision plat necessary to subdivide property of the City of Portsmouth located on Elm Avenue in order to create a site for the Portsmouth Colored Community Library. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community.