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<br /> Mr. Lynch moved the ordinance as amended, Mr. Caravati seconded the motion,
<br />and the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 28 OF THE
<br />CODE OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, 1990, AS AMENDED, TO REVISE
<br />REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO STREET VENDORS AND THE OPERATION OF
<br />OUTDOOR CAFES," as amended, which was offered at the November 21st meeting, was
<br />approved by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr.
<br />Lynch. Noes: Mr. Schilling.
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<br />PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCE: ABANDONMENT OF SEWER EASEMENT
<br />(KROGER ON EMMET STREET)
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<br /> Mr. Brown said the City has a permanent easement where a new store is being
<br />built, and Kroger has agreed to relocate the sewer line and grant a new easement. Mr.
<br />Brown recommended approving the abandonment.
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<br /> The public hearing was opened, but as there were no further speakers, the public
<br />hearing was closed.
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<br /> On motion by Mr. Caravati, seconded by Mr. Lynch, the ordinance entitled "AN
<br />ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ABANDONMENT OF A SANITARY SEWER
<br />EASEMENT ON PROPERTY OWNED BY KROGER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ON
<br />EMMET STREET" was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration.
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<br />REPORT: PARKS AND RECREATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT
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<br /> Mr. Mike Svetz, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained that a year long
<br />needs assessment has been done on Parks and Recreation facilities and programs. He
<br />said the assessment included community input, interviews, forums, focus groups, and
<br />surveys.
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<br /> Mr. Leon Younger with PROS Consulting who conducted the needs assessment,
<br />reviewed the recreation program assessment key issues: The implementation of new
<br />programs across the system is inconsistent; The earned income potential for programs
<br />and services is highly undervalued; The establishment of core services is not well defined
<br />and facilities do not match core program needs; All age segments are not represented
<br />equitably in programs; Recreation facility hours are well below industry standards for
<br />parks and recreation systems. The facilities assessment key issues for parks are as
<br />follows: There is a lack of consistent design standards in place; With the exception of a
<br />few parks, maintenance standards were inconsistent; The strength of the parks system is
<br />in the strong landscape efforts along street corridors and pocket open space areas; The
<br />different types of parks are not distributed equitably, as it applies to mini-parks,
<br />neighborhood parks, community parks, school parks and regional parks; The signature
<br />parks and mall plaza in the City are well cared for, but these signature entities will need
<br />to be updated to keep them as effective economic tools of the retail operations and special
<br />events held in the City; For the most part, the City is providing athletic fields for the
<br />sports programs for the region. The majority of the sports fields should be enhanced with
<br />new turf, lighting, parking and fencing. The facilities assessment key issues for
<br />recreation centers, pools and recreation amenities are as follows: Most of the recreation
<br />centers are community rooms that offer one or two types of programmed activities at a
<br />time and serve very few people and are a high cost experience; The majority of recreation
<br />centers are buildings not designed to serve the programs being offered (the recreation
<br />centers lack the space, equipment, image and programs necessary to maximize the City's
<br />investment; The new outdoor pool is excellent with the exception of the bathhouse; The
<br />other pools in the park system are outdated and should be updated or evaluated for
<br />conversion to spray grounds; Recreation amenities like tennis courts, outdoor basketball
<br />courts, skateboard park, shelters and playgrounds are in need of updating; New design
<br />trends should be incorporated into parks, recreation facilities, pools and park amenities.
<br />Budgetary cost estimates are as follows: Upgrades to existing facilities -$10,758,500;
<br />create connectivity - $2,600,000; indoor recreation and aquatic space: option 1 (regional
<br />multi-generational center - $20,000,000; option 2 (recreation/aquatic expansion plan -
<br />$20,000,000; option 3 (recreation expansion/aquatic addition - $19,500,000.
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