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4 Mr. Caravati thanked Dr. Friedman for his willingness to locate the dog park at PVCC. He asked if PVCC is prepared to expand the hospitality program. Dr. Friedman said he would like to e xpand the hospitality program, but said there needs to be greater participation by employers. He said he would like to enroll people pre - employment. Mr. Cox asked how the hospitality training can become institutionalized. He expressed concern that the pressure is off the hospitality industry. Dr. Friedman said he thinks the program will succeed by working directly with employers. Mr. Lynch said he appreciates PVCC's work, especially in workforce development, and in hospitality, health and bio - tech p rograms. Mr. Lynch asked what can be done to help get the enrollment up for the bio - tech programs. Dr. Friedman said the program may be a little ahead of the employment level, but PVCC will be positioned well as the industry grows. He said the program requires strong math and science backgrounds. REPORT : CAPITAL PROJECTS REVIEW Mr. O'Connell said the capital projects review is being presented to Council so they can have the opportunity see the breadth of projects. Mr. Jim Tolbert, Director of Nei ghborhood Services, and Ms. Judy Mueller, Director of Public Works, presented an overview of major capital projects. Mr. Lynch said he did not see any reference to Jefferson School, and Ms. Mueller said architectural and engineering services are being ad vertised. Mr. O'Connell said Jefferson School will be discussed at the upcoming work session. He said historic tax credits is an issue that must be considered when doing any improvements. Responding to a question from Mr. Lynch, Mr. Tolbert said the property owners nd on 2 Street, N.W. will be met with when something is available to show them regarding the mall crossing. Ms. Richards said she is aware that fire stations need work and asked about the reference to the pond at McIntire Park shown in th e presentation. Mr. Tolbert said that one of the recommendation of the McIntire Park Master Plan Committee was to build the drainage pond for the Meadowcreek Parkway first, and there may be a willingness on the part of VDOT to do this. Ms. Richards as ked if building the pond implies a commitment to the Meadowcreek Parkway by the City and VDOT. Mr. O'Connell said he expects that is true, but he does not know what conditions VDOT would put on it. Mr. Cox said there is a three - person majority on Counc il that says the Meadowcreek Parkway is going to happen. Mr. Schilling said he has a problem with the procedure. He said before VDOT is asked to considering funding the pond Council should understand the ramifications of such a request. He said he does not agree with making such a request to VDOT. Mr. Cox said the purpose of the request is to find out if building the pond first is even possible. He said Council has the final say.