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38'8,: RESOLUTION: ADOPTING PLANNING COMMISSION RE- COMMENDATIONS FOR HIGHWAY PRIORITIES for Charlottesville. Ms. France added that the resolution before Council would be subject to this cap. On a question from Mr. Buck regarding what other localities are doing to set priorities, Ms. France replied that most localities h~ve taken no definite action, but that Fredericksburg had set a first come, first served priority. Mr. Gilliam stated that the $1.1 million in Industrial Develop- ment Bonds to Virginia Ventures would build a locally owned adjunct to David C. Wilson Hospital which would provide a full service medical and psychiatric facility and alternative education for adolescents with psychiatric problems. Mr. Gilliam added that approximately twenty new positions would be created. Mr. Gilliam requested that Council not unduly delay action on the request, but understood that a few weeks delay would be necessary for Council to study the issues involved since the federal ruling. Mr. Hendrix stated that staff was not yet in a position to give a recommendation on the matter. Mr. Wiley, City Attorney~ stated that Council may want to consider holding a wOrk session with the Industrial Development Authority to discuss the issue. Mr. Hendrix stated that the Planning Commission had studied all the projects and a public hearing had been held. In addition to the priority listing, a decision had been made by the Planning Commission to review the priority listing annually. On a question by Mr. Barnes concerning the time frame for funding the projects, Mr. Hendrix stated that the Mclntire Road project would begin in approximately four to six years and the Free Bridge project in eight to ten years. Mr. Barnes asked if the funds for the City and County for the Mclntire Road Extension project would be available at the same time, but staff was unable to give a definite answer. Mr. Buck questioned the Planning Commission's reasons for putting the 9th and 10th Street realignment before the Mclntire Road Extension project. Mr. Huja, Director of Community Development, replied that there were problems with the Mclntire Road Extension that needed to be worked out, and this would allow more time for review. In addition, the relo- cation of the University of Virginia Hospital was cited as a reason for giving 9th and 10th Street realignment a higher priority. Mrs. Gleason moved to adopt the following priority listing for highway projects and to approve a four-lane bridge over the C & O Railroad tracks on Ridge Street. The motion was seconded by Dr. Hall and approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Buck, Mrs. Gleason, Dr. Hall. Mr. Barnes. Absent: Dr. Gunter. Highway Priorities 1. 2. 3. Noes: Four railroad grade crossing improvements at 5th, 7th, 9th and llth Streets, S.W. Replacement of the C & O Bridge at Ridge Street. Realignment of 9th and 10th Streets from Cherry Avenue to West Main Street.