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• • • Regular Meeting 6/16/75 4 8. VISITORS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION - Mayor Thomas asked if the meeting had been posted according to law. The Assistant City Clerk affirmed. A. MR. CARL LYONS - 1914 CRESCENT DRIVE - Mr. Lyons was recognized and addressed the Commission regarding acts of mischief and destruction by residents of Vista Baywood Apartments to homes in the area. After lengthy discussion, Mayor Thomas asked Chief Freeman and Commissioner Boyle to arrange a meeting between the owners and managers of Vista Baywood, residents of the surrounding area, and the La Porte City Commission to discuss the problems and try to work out a solution to this problem. B. MR. WILLARD JENNINGS - MAINLAND TIRE, 621 MAIN ST. - Mr. Jennings was recognized and addressed the Commission requesting a variance to City Ordinance 811, the Mobile Home Ordinance. Mr. Jennings asked that he be allowed to put a mobile home behind the store as a security measure. • A letter of request was presented to Mayor Thomas, a copy of which is attached and made a part of these minutes. C. MR. FRANK DRISKILL - 10303 OLD ORCHARD - Mr. Driskill was recognized and then introduced Mr. Al Pena, Baseball Commissioner, 920 S. Utah. Mr. Pena discussed plans by Harris County for leasing land with an option to buy to build a ball park and other recreational facilities. He stated the County would buy the land, build the parks, and would ask the City of La Porte to provide payment of the light bill. Mayor Thomas welcomed the visitors and invited them back at any time. + + + 9. AWARD BID - MOBILE RADIO FOR RESCUE TRUCK - Motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Cline to accept bid of Motorola Communications and Electronics in the amount of $1,233.00 for a mobile radio for the rescue truck. Motion carried by the following vote: •