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1/22/01 Minutes — Page 3 Martha Gillett with tapes and documents. He requested these documents become public record. He also reminded Council of the previously presented petition opposing the extension of Farrington Blvd. 1. Lee F. Burrows — advised City Council his client Ray Garcia would like to speak and inform City Council he is opposed to the approval of the alley closing in Block 752 behind his home. m. Alton Ogden - Natchez Mississippi— advised City Council he is a part of the La Porte Community. He further informed Council he requested their support to close the alley in Block 752 on 16th Street. n. Mary McLain —128 S. 16th St., La Porte, Texas 77571 — Ms. McLain informed City Council she wants to protect her interest and her home and wants to know if she can get her property extended. Mayor Malone advised her to make this inquiry to the Inspections Division. o. Jeff Burkhalter — 305 Winchester Rd., Natchez, Mississippi 39120 — Mr. Burkhalter informed City Council he is in the favor of closing the alley in Block 752 on 16th Street. p. Ben Ritchie — 435 S. Shady Lane, La Porte, Texas 77571 — Mr. Ritchie requested City Council change back the zoning from residential to commercial on his business property located on S. Broadway. q. Bernard Legrand — 3115 Layne Court, La Porte, Texas 77571 — Mr. Legrand informed City Council he is concerned about the number of apartment complexes on Broadway Street. In addition, he requested City Council to consider hike and bike trails on Broadway Street. 5. Presentations: Kathy Powell was recognized for obtaining her CTA designation. The Finance Director Cynthia Alexander and Assistant Finance Director Michael Dolby presented her a plaque. Mayor Malone informed City Council he had a request to take item 13 next on the agenda. It was the consensus of City Council to take that item next. 13. Council considered approval or other action regarding an ordinance appointing a re -districting committee and establishing its powers and duties. This item was previously tabled at the January 8, 2001 meeting due to the illness of Councilman Gay. There was detailed discussion on this item.