She also said that Trudy Cole-Zielanski had framed the picture. City Council thanked Ms. Purdy for the picture. This is the first professional tennis tournament to be held in Harrisonburg. He also said that there will be no charge for the eight-day event because they have received adequate financial support. He explained that the modified plans for the market will include a two-post design for the shelter and changing a three bay entrance into the shelter on Liberty Street.
Construction can begin on the shelter once they have received and awarded the bids.
Discussion included ground support for the footers, safety concerns to enable the tower to stand on Graham Street, fire trucks passing through the tower, people being able to get to the tower from the second floor of the building, and lighting at the law office of Clark and Bradshaw. Council Member Byrd offered a motion to approve the cancellation of the September 14 and September 28 Council meetings and to move the meetings to September 7 and September 21. The motion also included the cancellation of the December 28 Council meeting and to move the December 14 meeting to December 21. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rogers, and approved with a unanimous vote of Council. Council decided to wait another month before making a decision regarding changing a meeting date in October.