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9 <br /> Dr. Brown said he would like to see us be as aggressive as we can be in <br />addressing the lighting issue. He said he would also like to see if there is an alternative to <br />grass so less mowing would be required. <br /> <br /> Mr. Daly said alternatives to grass are being addressed now near streams and <br />elsewhere gradually. <br /> <br /> Dr. Brown suggested including a representative from ACCT with regard to the <br />trail through Azalea Park for bikers so that Old Lynchburg Road could be avoided. <br /> <br /> Mr. Taliaferro thanked Mr. Svetz and Mr. Daly for their presentation. He said he <br />is glad they are seeking accreditation. <br /> <br /> Mr. Huja said he is interested in finding a permanent location for the Farmer’s <br />Market. He said he would like to see more arts programs. He said the flower beds add a <br />great deal to the community. <br /> <br /> Mr. Norris said that recreation programs are where we have the most interaction <br />with the community. He said he would like to make it clearer that we want to expand our <br />neighborhood centers and programs. <br /> <br />RESOLUTION <br />: AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR VDOT REVENUE SHARING <br />FUNDS <br /> <br /> Ms. Janice Janiczek, Planner in Neighborhood Development Services, requested <br />that Council approve the resolution authorizing a grant application for a dollar for dollar <br />match, up to $1 million. She said there are three possible projects the funds could be <br />applied to: Belmont Bridge, Hillsdale Drive, and the Route 250 interchange. She said <br />staff recommend that the grant be applied to the Route 250 interchange to make up for <br />the shortfall. She said the funds will come out of next year’s budget. <br /> <br /> Mr. Norris asked what we would have to sacrifice to provide the matching funds, <br />and Ms. Janiczek said we will know that once we hear back about the funding. <br /> <br /> On motion by Mr. Huja, seconded by Mr. Taliaferro, the resolution authorizing an <br />application for VDOT revenue sharing funds for the Route 250 interchange was approved <br />by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Mr. <br />Taliaferro. Noes: None. <br /> <br />WHEREAS <br />, the City of Charlottesville desires to submit an application for an <br />allocation of funds of up to $1,000,000 through the Virginia Department of <br />Transportation Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Revenue Sharing Program; and, <br /> <br />WHEREAS <br />, $1,000,000 of these funds are requested to advance the Route 250 <br />Bypass Interchange at McIntire Road project contained within the State’s Six-Year Plan; <br />and, <br /> <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT <br />: The City of Charlottesville <br />and City Council hereby support this application for an allocation of $1,000,000 through <br />the Virginia Department of Transportation Revenue Sharing Program. <br /> <br />PUBLIC <br /> <br /> There were no matters by the public. <br /> <br />OTHER BUSINESS <br /> <br /> <br />Mr. O’Connell said that he will be providing Councilors with a listing of <br />upcoming policy issues to be used as a planning and scheduling document on a regular <br />basis. He asked Councilors to let staff know about any issues that should be included. <br />He recommended that Council consider holding a work session on affordable housing in <br /> <br />