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2 THE WATER RATE AND INCREASING THE SEWER RATE" was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. Mr. Cox asked if the water bills can show the number of gallons of water used as well as cubic feet and if usage can be tracked on the bi lls. Ms. Scott said that the bills show the number of gallons used, and while the bills cannot track usage, a message has been added to the bills letting people know they can call the City to find out their past usage. PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCE : ABANDON MENT OF WATER LINE ON PAGE STREET Mr. Brown explained that in 2001 the City donated a lot on Page Street to Piedmont Housing Alliance, and they have combined the lots to construct two houses. The old City water line needs to be vacated and abandoned. P HA has deeded a new water line to the City. The public hearing was opened, but as there were no speakers, the public hearing was closed. On motion by Mr. Caravati, seconded by Mr. Schilling, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ABANDONMENT OF WATER LINE EASEME NT ON PROPERTY OWNED BY PAGE STREET, LLC ON PAGE STREET" was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. REPORT/RESOLUTION : DESIGN STATUS OF MEADOWCREEK PARKWAY; SCOPE OF WORK FOR INTERSECTION Mr. O'Connell explained that informatio n will be provided to Council on the Meadowcreek Parkway, but noted that the only action required is on the scope of work for the intersection design. Mr. O'Connell said that the City requested that VDOT study the intersection and VDOT has approved the st udy. Mr. Jim Tolbert, Director of Neighborhood Services, presented a draft RFP which will be used to solicit designers for the intersection. Mr. Tolbert said that the designers will be asked to present options for the interchange; to do an environment al overview of the options; to do a traffic analysis of the options; determine the cost of the options; present a sequence of construction and traffic management plan; review existing studies; and provide a development plan. Mr. Tolbert said that while it is not in the RFP, a steering committee could be appointed. Ms. Richards said it is not clear in the RFP that the consultant should review the preliminary study for the interchange, and Mr. Tolbert said this can be added. Ms. Richards said that bridge s that would be compatible with the area go beyond what VDOT generally provides, and suggested that the consultants provide a comparative cost of veneers and materials assuming a bridge is recommended. Mr. Cox said his assumption is that the three option s provided by Rieley and Associates and will be evaluated, and feels that there is not a clear enough signal in the RFP that the consultants are to begin with those options. Mr. Lynch agreed with Mr. Cox, and suggested that the three options be reference d specifically. Mr. Lynch said that Council could also indicate their top choice of these three options, noting that his preference is for option #6. Ms. Richards said that the RFP is for professional engineering services and she is looking for guidance regarding the three options, but does not want to make a judgment on them.