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2 Ms. Carla Manno, 324 7 ½ Street, S.W., said the recycling bins on the mall look too much like trash cans. Ms. Manno suggested there be a recycling program when television signals go to digital. Ms. Alyson Sappington, District Manger for the Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District, presented a letter from her board asking that the feasibility of dredging be reconsidered and factored into the water plan. She said the Conservation District can contribute technical help. She said an expert review should be done before the dam proceeds. Ms. Betty Mooney, 201 Sunset Avenue, said as a former Planning Commission member, she would hate to see any tasks they have taken away. She said she thinks they should do more, including some things Council does. She thanked Council for the scope of work about the water plan that Council recently adopted. She said that the Gannet Fleming document is no longer correct. Ms. Dede Smith, 2652 Jefferson Park Circle, thanked Council for approving the scope of work for the water supply. She summarized results from the Dredging Task Force’s survey. She said 285 surveys were completed, 119 from the City, and 85% supported preserving the South Fork Rivanna Reservoir as water supply. Mr. Kevin Lynch, 609 Locust Avenue, thanked Council for approving the scope of work. He said he is glad Council will be meeting with the Board of Supervisors, and asked that time be left at the meeting for public comment. He said the estimates for the dam are $50 million more than the original estimates. He said the estimates also need to be adjusted for inflation, and all options need to be explored. Ms. Colette Hall, 101 Robertson Lane, echoed comments made about the role of the Planning Commission. She said responsibilities should not be taken away from them. COUNCIL RESPONSES TO MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC Mr. Norris noted that the vast majority of the changes under review for the Planning Commission were suggested by the Planning Commission. He said there is no consensus on the entrance corridor review. He said changes would free the Planning Commission up to apply energies to more substantive issues. He said there is an electronic recycling program planned for early next year. Dr. Brown echoed Mr. Norris’ comments about the Planning Commission. He said their meetings often go very late and it is not fair to the Planning Commission or the public. He said most of the recommended changes will help them. Mr. Huja asked staff to follow up on the suggestion regarding electronic recycling. He said he understands there is a shortage of subsidized rooms at Mountainside. Ms. Edwards said that Council decided to get better direction regarding the water supply review and to clarify that we are going the right way. She said she will follow up regarding Ms. Marshall’s comments about Medicare. CONSENT AGENDA Dr. Brown moved the following consent agenda items, noting that the reimbursement from ICLEI was for staff who attended meetings to help set national standards for buildings, and he thanked staff for being a part of the process. Mr. Huja seconded the motion and the following consent agenda items were approved by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. nd APPROPRIATION a. : $18,000 – Highway Safety Grant (2 reading)