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-' yv .1..G TUESDAY APRIL 13, 1976 vital to the success of any plan which might be adopted. Mr. Brown then gave further background information on the method used in development of the special report and provided more insight as to the way the committee had proceeded with its plan preparation. Then, Police Chief F. A. Gard, Sr., pointed out problems which he anticipates will be encountered in police enforcement as the plan might be put into effect and urged adoption of a meter-feeding ordinance and felt that a "towing ordinance" as the plan proposes, would also be needed and spoke about the importance of strict enforcement of these and all parking and traffic regulations. Then, Mr. Douglas Frith, an attorney and member of the Commission, made comments about various aspects of the suggested plan and the importance of a joint venture between the CBD Commission and various others, as attempts might be made to actuate the plan. Councilman Lester moved the adoption of the plan, with the understanding that it would be put into effect carefully and would be gradually developed during the first six months, after which time the plan adaptation and implementation would be carefully reviewed. This motion was seconded by Councilman Fitz-Hugh. During the ensuing discussion of the motion, several private citizens made further remarks incident to plan implementation and, in response, it was pointed out that not all the answers are presently known and that stress is being placed on the six-months trial period. The vote on the motion to adopt the plan was carried unanimously, with Councilman Greene abstaining. Assistant City Manager-Public Works Director Brown reviewed the situation