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2 Mr. Mark Kavit, 400 Altamont Street, asked about any possible plans to relocate or renovate the Central Library. He said he thinks the current location is a good one. Ms. Jennifer Tidwell, “Miss Representation,” 907 Raymond Road, appealed to Council to move the statue of Lewis and Clark and Sacajawea to a park, plaza or museum when the intersection is redone as many find the depiction of Sacajawea and the text on the statue to be wrong and offensive. She said that a demonstration will be held at the statute on Columbus Day to reject the statue as a relic of history. Mr. Stratton Salidas, 414 Main E. Main Street, asked that Council visualize Charlottesville in five to ten years when money is spent on roads versus on walking and biking. Then he asked that Council visualize Charlottesville in 30 years when we have bus and express routes. Mr. John Salidas, 414 E. Main Street, said that the Lewis and Clark statue is appalling to him. He expressed concern about building more roads. Mr. Anthony Guy Lopez, Schuyler, a U. Va. graduate student, an American Indian, supported comments about the Lewis and Clark statue. He said U. Va. has no tenured American Indian teachers, and they have no space for American Indian studies. He said he doubts the City has programs for American Indians. He asked that Council formally act to create a committee and work with tribes in this region. Mr. Rob Graighurst, 710 Blenheim Avenue, asked Council to make provisions for exemptions on a case by case basis if they change hours in the parks. He said he gives tours through the parks. Mr. Raymond Mason, 717 Cynthianna Avenue, asked about police policy about filing a missing person report and being arrested while unconscious. Mr. Chad Freckman, 104 Northwood Circle, said that offering free bus rides is a good start. He suggested that the focus be on young citizens, especially Charlottesville High School students, and suggested that Council consider providing free bus rides for kids all year round. He suggested that there be a bus route to CHS. COUNCIL RESPONSES TO MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC Mr. Norris said he does not believe there are any current plans to relocate the Central Library, but he thinks they are looking at renovation. He said he agrees with “Miss Representation.” Ms. Hamilton asked that Mr. Lopez provide his contact information as there are some things going on around town that he might be interested in. She said she has heard from the public about changing the hours for Lee Park, especially those who walk their dogs at night, and thinks Council should talk about this further. Ms. Hamilton said she will talk to Mr. Mason outside of the Council meeting about his concerns because of confidential information about his marital status. She said Mr. Freckman makes a good point about buses for students. She said she hears from the police that having some students drive to school contributes to class divide. She said she thinks that would be relatively easy to fix. Mr. Taliaferro said he will try to get information to Mr. Mason. Mr. Lynch said he agrees with the issue about American Indian heritage. He said there was discussion about moving the Central Library to the Jefferson School site, but there was no interest. He said there may be interest in moving some component of the Library to Jefferson School. Dr. Brown said he would be interested in having a report about how American Indian history is taught in our schools and what SOLs require. He asked Mr. O’Connell to respond to the comment about McIntire Road Extended on the agenda.