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40 said many people prefer that it be in the original position and would like to see the full set back. OTHER BUSINESS Ms. Hamilton announced that the Housing is signing a memorandum of agreement with HUD. Mr. Caravati said he has received a large number of e-mails concerning the Locust Avenue sidewalk even though he is not sure it is a Council issue. He said there needs to be some kind of criteria that vets decisions by neighborhoods that then pass through the Planning Commission. He said he does not see a resolution to this issue. He said we need to refine the neighborhood CIP program. He suggested having an arbitrator. Dr. Brown suggested getting a small group together to look at the process as it stands and discuss ideas on how to improve it. He suggested including three neighborhood representatives, a planner, Mr. Tolbert, and a Councilors. Mr. Caravati agreed. Ms. Hamilton suggested putting elimination of the neighborhood projects on the table as Mr. Schilling has recommended, and instead look at city wide priorities. Dr. Brown suggested that Council consider allowing alternates on the Meadowcreek Parkway Interchange Steering Committee, as requested by two members, and perhaps allowing it in general for other task forces. He said that in looking at the current membership of the Steering Committee, he would like to appoint another design professional. Mr. Caravati agreed about the additional member, and said it could also be an urban planner, and suggested that the category be as open as possible. Ms. Hamilton said there are two neighborhood representatives from the north side of the City, and she suggested that the southern side have a voice as well because of the impact on that area. It was the consensus to advertise for and appoint a design professional or urban planner and representative from the south side of the City. Mr. Schilling said he has trouble with allowing an alternate to this Committee unless it is applied broadly. He said we should look at the reason for the request and asked it is to further their agenda or provide continuity. He said an alternate would have to be at every meeting. Otherwise, it does not serve a purpose. He said if alternates are appointed, it should be open to the public and done at the outset. Dr. Brown said he would like to see this policy in general for task forces. He said that unlike other boards that have set meeting times, members do not know when the meetings are going to be in advance and they may find themselves with occasional conflicts. He said the alternate should convey the sentiment of the organization they represent. He agreed this should not be a policy for just this one committee. Ms. Hamilton said she thinks there should be alternates, that they should attend all meetings, and that Council should appoint them. It was agreed that alternates will be asked to attend all meetings, but will not participate unless the member for whom they are an alternate is not present. It was also agreed that the following will be advertised: architect alternate; design professional or urban planner; and resident of south side of the City. Rivanna Trails Foundation will be asked to submit a name to act as a alternate. RESOLUTION : AUTHORIZING GAS STORAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT