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September 22, 1987 Rosemarie Doyle, 5621 Forest Haven Lane, representing Laurel ~ Park, presented pe~ition signed by JoknA. Doyle, 3621 Forest Haven La. H. E. Briggs, Jr., 3620 Forest Haven Lane, representing Laurel ~i~ Park~ Vice Mayor Webb requested that the City Manager respond to the citizens con, 87-421 - John G. Wallace, 957-C Suburban Parkway, spoke con- cerning ~the~recall of the Mayor. 87-422 - James D. Lassiter, 508 Powhatan Avenue, spoke against the sale of beer at the concession stand at City Park. The matter was referred to the City Manager and a report be fu~ 87-423 - Councilman Barnes presented the following petition: "We, the undersigned citizens of Shea Terrace, West Park View, and other areas are writing you in regard to our Leckie Street Bridge. We need this bridge in many way} It helps residents on the west side of the bridge to have easier, safer, and quicker access tc both Portsmouth General and Naval Hospitals, Crawford Street banking ection, and downtown Shopping. Residents on the east side need it the same access to Shea Terrace, School, Flagship Restaurant, ar Port Norfolk. Our Senior citizens and others especially liked not having to get out in the heavier London Boulevard traffic, and both sides need it for~quent visiting of friends and relatives. The use of this bridge has made it very valuable to us and we [er it part of the character of our neighborhoods. It was al= ways such a joy to drive across and enjoy the beauty of the water and the birds. It truly became part of our lives and we miss it. We pay high taxes and believe we should be considered in this matte: We appreciate so much anything you can do to save our bridge. We want it to be restored or rebuilt for the use of all Portsmouth people who have a need to use it. Thank you very much. WE LOVE OU~ BRIDGEI Signed by Ronald M. Schnur, Naval Hospital, 106 Constitutic Avenue." Vice Ma~or Webb chaired the meeting for the following matter. 87-433 - Hotion of Mrs. Lucas and seconded by Mr. Simpson, to grant approval of travel expenses for Mayor Holley attending meeting of Governor's Committee on Efficiency, and was adopted by unanimous vote. 87-434 - Motion of Mrs. Lucas and seconded by Mrs.~iWebb, to grant approval of travel expenses for Councilman Barnes attending meeting of VML Legislative meeting and VML Annexation meeting, iand was adopted by unanimous vote. 87-435 - Motion of Mrs. Webb and seconded by Mr. Gray, to ~o in~o executive session in accordance with Section 2.1-344 of the Code of Virginia to discuss the following: 1. The condition, acquisition and use of real property for ~ublic purposes as permitted under subsection (a) (2). On motion was adopted by unanimous vote. Council went into ~xecutive session at 11:22 p.m. Council reuonvened in public session at 11:26 p.m. Motion of Mr. Simpson to sesFend the rule fo~ Mr.iFall6n to is~eal~'~ied du~ ~o the ladk o~ a Second, :'~ ;.~ . on motion meeting adjourned at 11:28 p.m.' kJ Mayor , others. IllS. ~ished.