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7 Dr. Joe Mooney, 201 Sunset Avenue, said he is confused about data from all sides. He said a pre-dredging survey should be conducted, we should get bids, and then dredge. He said we should step back and think and see if other solutions are better. He said the plan fails the test of redundancy and single point failure. As there were no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. Dr. Brown said there is no doubt we need to expand our water supply. He said conservation rates are up because much of the time has been in drought conditions and there have been situational efficiencies. He said the predictions for the southeast part of the country are for drier conditions in the future. He said he does not think the issue is primarily about cost. He said dredging alone does not solve the problem we need to raise the dam and it is cheaper to raise it all the way. He said that RWSA says we cannot satisfy all the need by dredging. He said he is not comfortable going along with the assumptions that we should have a more optimistic view of conservation rates and that we should assume fewer people will move here than RWSA projects. He said that does not restore normal flow to the Moorman’s River. He said he would prefer to err on the side of being careful. Ms. Edwards thanked those on all sides who have spent time with her. She said she found it troubling that more time was spent on attacking each other than on the problem. She said the issues are health and safety and the future of our community. She said the African American community has not been involved in the debate, but said the Rivanna River belongs to all of us. Mr. Taliaferro said he wants to make a decision at the next meeting. Mr. Norris said that RWSA funds will be used for the plan. He agreed that we have set low expectations for conservation and have not taken care of a community asset. He agreed greater oversight is needed. He noted that we are not allowed to have a 15 to 20 year plan, we must have a 30 to 50 year plan, with a 50 year plan recommended. He said we cannot meet the demand by dredging alone, but he agrees that we need to put dredging back on the table for the long-term health of SFRR even if it is not part of the plan. He said Council could direct its RWSA representatives to look into a feasibility study and create a task force to discuss the long-term goals of the reservoir. Council took a brief break Mr. Norris said it is highly unfortunate that people’s professional and personal integrity have been called into question on this issue. He said there is no place for that kind of behavior or questioning of people’s motives. RESOLUTION : MCINTIRE PARK MASTER PLAN Mr. Mike Svetz, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained that the contract with the YMCA included a provision for completion of a master plan for McIntire Park. He said a conceptual master plan is being presented which used a community engaged process. He said the Little League fields are being retained and parking is being expanded as required by Code. Mr. Kevin Fisher of Rhodeside and Harwell said that a site inventory was done and eight candidate sites for the YMCA were identified. He said options were further reduced to four, then two were selected for further study. He said they also looked at other recreational opportunities for the rest of the park. He said Site A, currently a shelter site, was selected at the April 12 charrette as the preferred alternative. He said the site is 5.2 acres. Mr. Taliaferro said he likes where the YMCA building is proposed to be placed. Dr. Brown said he is excited by the new flat field proposed.