However, by the 1920s, the city leaders decided the site was no longer appropriate for their needs.
City leaders say the new bridge will be open next March.
All big cities have their problems, city leaders are quick to point out.
The city leaders planned for a population of 10,000-15,000 people.
In this story, however, city leaders determined that they didn't want the university built there.
But some city leaders, publicly critical of the way it is run, have a different view.
He said educators and city leaders should now turn their attention to ways in which the system can be improved.
City leaders need to realize that they are still in a fight for the city's survival.
Two veteran city leaders will now face each other in the November election.
Police blamed city leaders for not providing enough support to the force.