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4 <br />long - term is extremely important. Regarding the scope of the Task Force's work, he said <br />he hopes they will help answer how t he entirety of the site will be used, including market <br />rate housing and pedestrian access, issues that are beyond the structure itself. <br /> <br /> Ms. Mary Means, facilitator for the Task Force, said that a lot of these issues have <br />been discussed in small groups. <br /> <br /> Ms. Richards said she is thrilled at the Task Force's efforts to chart a course for <br />Jefferson School, and said she hopes it once again will become the heart and soul of the <br />community. She said she is impressed with the subcommittee work. She expressed <br />c oncern that using the Manchester Guild model could duplicate things ongoing in our <br />community. She suggested that the Task Force try to have a summit of non - profit <br />agencies, or consult with the Commission on Children and Families to see what other <br />space ne eds may exist. <br /> <br /> Ms. Reese said the Task Force has tried to see who in the community might need <br />a space, or who could be enhanced by locating at Jefferson. <br /> <br /> Mr. Lynch agreed with Ms. Richards about looking at other groups. He said he <br />appreciates the work of the Task Force. He agreed that the idea about the Brown v. <br />Board of Education celebration needs to be acted on. <br /> <br /> Mr. Cox suggested that a group be charged to make recommendations regarding <br />the celebration. <br /> <br /> Mr. Caravati suggested that staff and the Mayor initially form a small group. <br /> <br /> With regard to the celebration, Ms. Richards suggested looking for unifying <br />events. <br /> <br />RESOLUTON <br />: AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN LETTER TO VDOT RE: <br />FONTAINE AVENUE AND MEADOWCREEK PARKWAY PROJECTS <br /> <br /> Mr. O'Connell noted that the City's six - year priority projects does not include <br />extension of Hillsdale Drive or the Meadowcreek Parkway interchange. Mr. O'Connell <br />suggested that Council work from the latest draft of the resolution. <br /> <br /> Mr. Caravati made a motion to approve the res olution, and Ms. Richards <br />seconded the motion. <br /> <br /> Councilors agreed to review the resolution paragraph by paragraph for <br />amendments. <br /> <br /> There were no amendments in paragraphs one through four. <br /> <br />Mr. Lynch suggested that "existing" be clarified in paragraph fiv e, and Ms. <br />Richards suggested adding "Council's 1997 approved design." <br /> <br /> In paragraph six, Ms. Richards said if funds are diverted it might affect the quality <br />of projects or funds available, and suggested adding "nor diminish the quality or scope of <br />the pr oject." <br /> <br /> Mr. Lynch suggesting adding "adequate funds" or sufficient" funds, and Ms. <br />Richards suggested "appropriate" funds. <br /> <br /> Mr. Caravati and Mr. Schilling said they would not accept the language offered <br />by Mr. Lynch or adding "appropriate," but would ac cept Ms. Richards's original <br />amendment. <br /> <br /> There were no changes to paragraph seven and eight. <br /> <br />