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Vice Mayor Evans stated that he felt the Mayor had made the right choice in selecting Councilman Ward to visit Washington, D.C. in the Mayor's place in that they both supported the same programs, however, he would like to be given an opportunity at some time to vote "NO" with respect to funding for trips such as that one. The City Manager stated that the formal documents relating to the trip would be coming to Council at the October 15 meeting. (CA 65.14) SOUTH MAIN A film production using IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION slides entitled "South Main Street - As It Is and As It Should Be" was shown by Ted W. Jessee, 1013 South Main, and Edward T. Jillson, 3015 S. Rene, representatives of the South Main Improvement Association. Prior to the showing, Mr. Jessee gave a summary of the back- ground leading up to the study made by their organization, and stated that it was their goal to show the film to every property owner on South Main. The film made suggestions through architects' renderings of possible development on a single South Main parcel or consolida- tion of two or more parcels. Following the film, Mr. Jessee stated that the film would be shown at Lorenzo's on Wednesday, October 17, 1973, at 6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. In response to an inquiry from Councilman Griset, Mr. Jessee stated that South Main parcels could be purchased for as low as $16,000.00 to $18,000.00 in some instances. Councilman Ward stated that the South Main Improvement Associa- tion should discuss with staff the parking and building problems that have been experienced. Vice Mayor ~vans inquired from staff as to how they were assist- ing the South Main Improvement Association in their efforts. The Planning Director stated that the South Main Street Study had been on the priority list of the Planning Commission for about three years, and that they were willing to assist the association in any way they could. Councilman Griset suggested that it was a logical time to institute a Redevelopment Agency Project Area on South Main because it would tie in with project work in the downtown area. (CA 9.12; CA 78) RECESS M. Patterson. At 5:10 P.M., the meeting was recessed to 7:40 P.M. at which time it was reconvened by Mayor Jerry Ail Council members were present. The invocation given by Councilman J. Ogden Markel followed the Pledge of Allegiance conducted by members of Girl Scout Troop #362. sponsored by Andrew Jackson Elementary School. (CA 9.10) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 358 OCTOBER 1, 1973