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Ms. Hamilton expressed concern that the traffic is accustomed to barreling up and down that hill, and asked how we can re-enforce traffic stopping when the light is flashing. Mr. Lynch suggested that we have enhanced enforcement for the first few weeks. Mr. Caravati said he sees this as the first step of a possible solution, and if it does not work we should go to the next step. Mr. Tolbert noted that staff is investigating using this type light in other locations as well. Mr. Schilling thanked Mr. Pratt and Mr. Gaines for bringing this issue forward. He said he is not sure a signal is warranted, but he does want to address the concern. Mr. Lynch made a motion to proceed with the recommendation for a flashing light, Ms. Hamilton seconded the motion, and it was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Schilling. Noes: None. RESOLUTION: ACCEPTING AMHERST COMMONS AS CITY STREET Mr. Tolbert said that questions were raised about the street acceptance at the last meeting. He said we could lose $510 per year in street maintenance funding if VDOT does not accept the street because of its width. He said there are no issues involved with snow removal and trash pickup as trash is already picked up on the street and it will be no more difficult to plow this street than other narrow streets in the City. He said staff recommends acceptance of the street. Responding to a question from Mr. Caravati, Mr. Tolbert said the City has no maintenance responsibilities in the alley. Mr. Schilling said he understands why these residents want the street accepted, but he wonders where the snow is going to go when it is plowed and how the plow will get out. He said the stated intent of the narrow street is to promote new urbanism, but the practical effect is that it is hard to keep clean. He said he does not think it is a good idea and he made a motion to deny the acceptance. Mr. Caravati seconded the motion. Ms. Hamilton said it is her understanding that Council gave its word that it would accept this street when it was brought up to standards, and now Council is proposing to go back on its word. Mr. Schilling said there was only implied acceptance in the memorandum to Council. Mr. Caravati said he has not seen the memorandum referred to by Mr. Schilling and made a motion to defer the resolution to the next meeting. Mr. Schilling seconded the motion to defer and the street acceptance was deferred by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Schilling. Noes: None. APPROPRIATION: $1,460,000 -BELMONT BRIDGE REPAIRS (FEDERAL FUNDS) (2nd reading) Mr. Tolbert said that additional information on bridge inspection reports and a 20 year history of bridge repairs was sent to Council. Mr. Caravati asked if the City's match is 2%, and Mr. Tolbert said yes, except the match is waived with the First Cities Program. The $1,460,000 Appropriation for Belmont Bridge Repairs, which was offered at the May 2nd meeting, was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch. Noes: None. Abstaining: Mr. Schilling. Mr.