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2 Ms. Frances Racette, 821 Belmont Avenue, a member of the Stream Protection Task Force, supported the stormwater initiative and the funding to support this issue. th Mr. Andy Lowe, 1306 6 Street, S.E., representing the Th omas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District, said he works with the City on regional stormwater education, and supports the initiative and funding. Mr. Downing Smith, 810 Locust Avenue, said that only Chamber of Commerce members and Albemarle Cou nty residents will benefit from the Meadowcreek Parkway. He said it will impact Charlottesville High School. He questioned whether an easement is the right way to proceed. Instead, he suggested that Council wait until a fourth member is elected to suppo rt the sale of land. Ms. Colette Hall, 101 Robertson Lane, said the proposed Transit Center will be an albatross to the City. She said members of the North Downtown Neighborhood Association th do not know about the project and that 7 Street will be close d. Mr. Louis Schultz, 1809 E. Market Street, said he is devoted to stream preservation and wants the City to leave him alone. He said he has been told his grass is too tall and that his compost pile is illegal. He said he has been getting mixed message s from the City about his compost pile. Ms. Laura Covert, 1809 E. Market Street, said the City has removed her compost pile. She said she keeps brush rather than have the City pick it up. She said she would like to see the City declare its commitment t o sustainability. Mr. Kevin Cox, 311 Fairway Avenue, said that the building on the downtown mall that is owned by the Chair of the Board of Architectural Review has peeling paint and he would like to see something done about it. Mr. Cox expressed concer n about the Chair of the BAR owning a business in the district. Mr. Bob Hodous, 1309 Lester Drive, commended the supporters of the Meadowcreek Parkway on Council. He said that from what he has seen conveying the land via an easement is perfectly legal. He said the Parkway has been in the Comprehensive Plan ever since we have had plans. He said he is saddened that the other two Councilors will not commit to the Parkway. He said it is to the detriment of the residents on Park Street and others. He said the new zoning ordinance has the foresight to allow more intensive development downtown, but Councilors refuse to build a road that will allow this to come to fruition. Mr. Ivo Romanesco, 117 Bollingwood Road, spoke in favor of the Meadowcreek Parkway. He said residents are investing in automobiles and he thinks Council should listen to them. He said it is time to move forward and for Councilors to show leadership. Ms. Mary MacNeil, 1503 Rosa Terrace, spoke against the Meadowcreek Parkway. She asked why constitutional protections should be bowled over. She said the Parkway has been a bad idea for 36 years. She said points in Council's letter to VDOT have not been met. Mr. Peter Kleeman, 207 Hedge Street, inquired about the closed session for discu ssion of the Meadowcreek Parkway. He said he does not think clauses cited apply and does not think it was legal. He asked for a summary of Council's discussion in closed session. Mr. Greg Jackson, 613 Belmont Avenue, said he is pro - McIntire Park with r espect to the Meadowcreek Parkway. He said McIntire Park represents the vision, generosity and legacy of Paul Goodloe McIntire. He said Council should look at what is more important - roads or parks. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Lynch removed approval of the mi nutes from the consent agenda. Mr. Schilling said that he will support the special permit allowing a residence on Leake Lane, but has concerns about the reduction of M - 1 property in the City.