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44 COUNCIL CHAMBER - February 1, 1999 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Ms. Daugherty, Ms. Richards, 5/Ir. Toscano RECOGNITIONS/AWARDS Ms. Daugherty read a proclamation proclaiming "Girls and Women in Sports" Week. Ms. Daugherty recognized members of Partners in Washington Park. Ms. Leslie Harris Scott announced that the Dave Matthews Band has donated $45,000 and the Perry Foundation has donated $100,000 for Washington Park renovations. Ms. Anne Majeski explained that the goal is to raise $450,000 to complete the renovations at Washington Park, which will require a $154,000 City match. Ms. Daugherty said that Partners in Washington Park have set an example for the rest of the community. Ms. Daugherty recognized Ms. Jane Francis of the Jefferson Area Board for Aging. Ms. Francis described JABA's Snow Buddies Program which provides volunteers to shovel snow and ice for citizens over 60 years old or those who are disabled. PUBLIC Ms. Paul Grady, a resident of Crozet, said that he is not happy with Council's discussions about limiting the Meadowcreek Parkway to two lanes. He said it is not valid to compare it with the Rock Creek Parkway as Charlottesville does not have one directional commuting. Mr. Grady said that the portion of land to be taken from Mclntire Road is a flat strip and no viable alternative exists for the road. Mr. Grady asked Council to take an official vote asking VDOT to buy replacement parkland. Mr. Grady asked that the improvements to Rio Road be postponed until an alternate route can be developed or until at least a two lane portion of Meadowcreek Parkway is buik from Rio Road to Melbourne. Mr. Peter Mclntosh, 624 Davis Avenue said that he has concerns about Council considering only two or three lanes for Meadowcreek Parkway, and encouraged them to leave four lanes as an option. Mr. Mclntosh noted that the same amount of land will be needed if the lanes are reduced, and having to add more lanes later will subject the community to the inconvenience of construction twice. Mr. Mclntosh suggested that VDOT be pushed to lower the speed limit to 35 m.p.h. Mr. Mclntosh said he feels the Parks Advisory Board has made good recommendations about lessening the impact of the Route 250 Bypass and Meadowcreek Parkway interchange. Mr. Mctntosh noted that similar comments in opposition of the 250 Bypass were made 35 years ago which proved to be unfounded. Mr. Steve Bredin, a resident of Albemarle County and member of the Sons of the American Revolution which is coordinating the 200th anniversary of the death of George Washington, asked Council to approve a resolution declaring 1999 to be the year of George Washington and to have flags placed at half-mast on December 14, 1999. Mr. Bredin said that he will return at a later date with a formal resolution. Ms. Jessie Hook, a member of the Board of Architectural Review, read a letter from Ms~ Joan Fenton, Chair of the BAR, asking that Council change the regulations for vendors, proposing that the BAR be charged with developing higher design requirements in the design control district for vendors, and asking that vendor regulations be enforced.