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2 Mr. Raymond Klein, Executive Director of LUV, Inc., said that the average borrower of payday loans has eight such loans and some never pay them off. He encouraged Council to approve the resolution requesting that the General Assembly and Governor take steps to curtail these loans. Ms. Janet Pappas, 1618 Bruce Avenue, asked that Council consider the th compromise proposed by the City’s Traffic Engineer for the West Main Street and 8 Street intersection. She said she understands that this issue was brought to Council as a safety issue, but she noted that there have been no accidents at that intersection other than one rear ending. Ms. Lizete Short, 405 E. Garrett Street, thanked Council for considering the payday loan resolution. She said the Virginia Organizing Project (VOP) is working to get other localities to support similar resolutions. Ms. Shelley Murphy, 127 Turtle Creek Road, encouraged Council to support the payday loan resolution. Ms. Aisha Quarles, 1106 E. High Street, asked Council to pass the payday loan resolution. Ms. Leah Puryear, 2415 Kerry Lane, Executive Director of Upward Bound, thanked Council for proclaiming TRIO appreciation day. Ms. Virginia Amiss, 628 Watson Avenue, said that we have unanticipated major expenses regarding the City’s infrastructure, and we need to preserve funds. She asked why we are sending a Councilor to Italy when her term is expiring. She asked how the City will benefit from the trip. She said we have more crucial needs to pay for. Mr. Rich Collins, 108 Wilson Court, said that the Blue Ridge Outdoor Magazine designated Charlottesville as having the best urban greenway. He said one of the best portions of the trail will be cut in half due to the Meadowcreek Parkway. He said the Parkway is not a done deal and people should think about that when they vote in tomorrow’s election. He expressed concern that the public was not allowed to address other members of the public during the recent public hearing regarding the interchange. Mr. Downing Smith, 810 Locust Avenue, said that Tim Longo is a good police chief and Charlottesville has a good police force, but he expressed concern about the article in The Hook concerning inappropriate behavior by a police officer. He said the officer either needs to be cleared or disciplined, and if disciplined, it needs to be made public. He said that a citizen review board might help. Ms. Carla Manno, 324 7 ½ Street, S.W., said many people have a fear of public speaking. She said she has had to come to Council to get issues resolved. She said Fifeville had been promised a comprehensive traffic plan. She said there is no formalized process for citizens and neighborhood associations. She said there is a lack of responsiveness and transparency. She encouraged people to vote. Ms. Vickie Gresksi, 817 W. Main Street, owner of La Toile Restaurant, said she th hopes Council will consider the compromise for a loading zone at the W. Main and 8 Street intersection. She said her property has no rear access. A business owner on W. Main Street spoke in favor of the compromise solution th for the loading zone for the W. Main and 8 Street intersection. Ms. Naomi Roberts, 1140 St. Clair Avenue, said it would not be fair to have some but not all people pay for Rescue Squad services. She said the City should provide funding to the Rescue Squad and she is against the City taking over the service. Ms. Dede Smith, 2642 Jefferson Park Circle, asked at what point did it become acceptable to give away park land. She expressed concern about giving the YMCA land