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. 1, .\ _ 3. TUESDAY MAY 8, 1973 endorsement thereof by letter dated April 11, 1973. Mr. Farley J. Plaster, who operates a barbershop within the core area, inquiring as to the cost of the project, expressed the opinion that the cost would be borne by all property owners to the benefit of relatively few property owners, thus posing the question as to whether proceeding with the project should be subject to a referendum. In response to Mr. Farley's question and opinions, it was pointed out that the City's primary expense responsibility or obligation would be confined to the cost of street improvements--which would benefit all citizens--and, hopefully, the Virginia Department of Highways would bear 85% of the cost thereof. Upon motion, duly seconded and unanimously carried, Council referred the study report and proposals to the Planning Commission for study and recommendations. By letter dated May 7, 1973, Mr. James N. DeHart requested that the City consider furnishing water service to property located at 1409 Spruce~eet, which is outside the City's corporate limits, and which property is owned by Mr. Thomas Dyer. It was noted that, since 1952, City water service has been supplied this location; however, inasmuch as the usage of this property has changed or may have changed over the years and the proposed usage--as yet ~~- known--should be in compliance with the City's regulations governing the providing of such service outside the City's corporate limits, Council referred this matter to the Planning Commission. Upon motion, duly seconded and unanimously carried, Council authorized City Manager Noland to execute--on behalf of the City--a document or documents between the City and Virginia Telephone & Telegraph Company (Lee Telephone Division) pertaining to relocating of utilities ("non-betterment" basis estimated at $1,078.71) to become necessary when Brookdale Road is relocated and/or constructed.