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2 PUBLIC Mr. Stratton Salidas, 704 Graves Street, said he was pleased that the Planning Commission recommended postponing City funding for the Meadowcreek Parkway, and he hopes Council will follow their lead and spend money on walking and biking instead. He said the conditions of an eastern connector and replacement parkland have not been met. He said the City is shirking its environmental requirements. Mr. Brandon Collins, 320 ½ Meade Avenue, said he shares Mr. Salidas’ comments about the Meadowcreek Parkway. He thanked Council for changing the rules for cafes during reconstruction of the mall, but he said the project is still likely to be a problem. He said 20 more endorsements have been added to his letter. He said businesses are struggling to pay their rents and Council should take a look a t the whole project. Mr. M. Rick Turner, Brandywine Drive, President of the NAACP, said that thth February 12 marks the 100 anniversary of the NAACP and he invited the City and County to join in commemorating this anniversary. Mr. John Pfaltz, 1503 Rugby Road, said that the number of City employees has increased from 799 in 2005 to 931 today, but he questioned what additional services have been added. He said affordable housing is one of Council’s priority, but he said now is the time to work on affordable government. Ms. Colette Hall, 101 Robertson Lane, said she is upset by the proposed memorandum of understanding about the water supply and feels it is unfair to City residents. Mr. Downing Smith, 810 Locust Avenue, said he has had numerous positive experiences with City employees and he thanked them for their good services and wished them and Council a Merry Christmas. Mr. Raymond Mason, 717 Cynthianna Avenue, said that safety violations remain at Westhaven. He asked who he should contact. He said race problems still exist. Ms. Tina Washington, 726 B Prospect Avenue, a member of the PHAR Board, asked Council to support the Tenant Bill of Rights. Mr. Kevin Lynch, 609 Locust Avenue, said he was hoping to see more understanding in the memorandum of understanding regarding the water supply. He said Council needs to get a second opinion about the dam cost overruns, pipeline, and other options. He said the current pipeline alignment does not work. Ms. Betty Mooney, 201 Sunset Avenue, thanked Council for relooking at the water supply plan. She said she is worried by the proposed memorandum of understanding and people think it is suspect. She noted that the City owns the resources.