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RESOLUTION: ACCEPTING AMHERST COMMONS AS CITY STREET Dr. Brown noted that this issue is before Council for the third time. Mr. Tolbert said he has provided Council with information about comparable streets in the City. Mr. Lynch made a motion to approve the resolution accepting Amherst Commons as a City street, and Mr. Caravati seconded the motion. Mr. Schilling said he has looked at comparable streets and all of the others have outlets. He said this is a dead end street, and he is concerned about how a snow plow would maneuver. He expressed concern about the policy regarding narrow streets. He said he understands Mr. Ford's concern expressed earlier in the meeting. He said this policy was set in the early 1990's and he feels it would be a good idea to review it. He said he will abstain from voting. He said he sees there could be problems. Mr. Caravati said trash trucks are actually bigger than snow plows. He said his concern is that residents need to help us by moving their cars during snow storms. He noted that communication is an issue with the homeowners association. Ms. Hamilton said she lives on a narrow dead end street and she has seen no problems. She noted that she has expressed concern about Council reneging on a promise previously made. She said she is okay with reviewing the policy. The resolution accepting Amherst Commons as a City street was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch. Noes: None. Abstaining: Mr. Schilling. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, on recommendation of the City Engineer and City Manager that Amherst Commons, which has been built to the specifications and standards required by City-approved plans, is hereby accepted into the City street system for maintenance. The street hereby accepted is shown on the attached plat dated December 12, 1996, 1st revised April 24, 1997, S. L. Key Incorporated Land Surveyors. REPORT: NEW DESIGN FOR FONTAINE AVENUE Mr. Tolbert said the proposed design will be brought back to Council in July when the architect will be present. He said the design will then be sent to VDOT with a request that the design be incorporated. Mr. Caravati asked staff to make sure that neighbors on Fontaine Avenue as well as cross streets are fully aware of the new design and suggested that Meredith Richards also be notified. It was the consensus of Council that a public hearing be held on the new design. APPROPRIATION: $50,000 - SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM GRANT Mr. Lynch said that instead of just going with the low bid for the summer food service program, we should make sure we get a good lunch as opposed to a cheap lunch. Mr. Mike Svetz, Director of Parks and Recreation, said the bid must at least meet minimum FDA standards. On motion by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Caravati, the $50,000 appropriation of the Summer Food Service Program Grant was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. ORDINANCE: UTILITY RATES (2nd reading)