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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1997 residems. Mayor Adams explained to Ms. Pinkard that the reason no action has occurred is because of the time and expense involved with researching the concept. Ms. Pinkard asked why City Attorney David Worthy could not perform the necessary research, thus saving the City money. Ms. Pinkard went on to express concern about the City hiring outside consultants when the City could utilize staff or hire a planner that could devote the necessary time for various related tasks. Ms. Pinkard requested Council set a date for a vote on the ward system request. Councilmember Haskell assured Ms. Pinkard the City is researching the request and will act when appropriate. Councilmember Teague stated the issue takes time and money before the questions could be answered. Mayor Adams thanked Ms. Pinkard for her remarks and dosed in saying the City is considering the request. As there were no other speakers from the floor, the Mayor dosed this section of the agenda. Council next considered the conduction of a Public Hearing on an amendment to adopt an ordinance on a request by Sonic Restaurant, Inc., and others, to rezone 410 Starling Avenue from P-2 Professional to C-3 Commercial and authorize the City Manager to execute an instrument vacating a portion of the plat designated as a "paper alley" of 16' X 93+'. Mr. Wayne Knox, City Planning, Zoning, and Housing Manager, summarized the request of Sonic Restaurant. Mr. Knox stated the Planning Commission unanimously supported the request. Mr. Knox went on to say that no members of the public spoke on behalf of the request at the Planning Commission' s Public Hearing. Photos were distributed of the proposed restaurant. Mr. Knox reported no traffic problems are anticipated due to the addition of the establishment. City Manager Reynolds reported that several adjacent streets in the area are being considered for future improvements. Broadstreet resident Barbara Ashby addressed Council during the Public Hearing. Ms. Ashby asked Mr. Knox how residents were notified of this matter. Mr. Knox stated that all residents owning property adjacent to the proposed site were notified, and an advertisement was placed in the Martinsville Bulletin. Ms. Ashby voiced her concern of an already heavy flow of traffic in the area, especially since the addition of the new Department of Motor Vehicles site. Ms. Ashby said she believes an alternate route around Starling Avenue is necessary, especially when there are accidents in the area. City Manager Reynolds told Council these concerns are being addressed in the strategic plans he