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2 Ms. Lynn Taylor, 1001 Montrose Avenue, said she is a First Tee coach and volunteer at McIntire Golf Course. She said the course was previously underutilized because it was not maintained. She said since First Tee has started using it the course and usage has improved. She asked Council to commit to letting First Tee have access to a golf course. Mr. Rich Collins, 108 Wilson Court, said he was dumbfounded when he read that Albemarle County Supervisor candidates are opposed to dredging. He asked Council to create a special task force to have oversight of the dredging study. Ms. Betty Mooney, 201 Sunset Avenue, thanked Council for supporting the dredging study and getting good information. Ms. Colette Hall, 101 Robertson Lane, referring to the master plan for McIntire Park, asked if the Mayor’s assurance that softball fields will remain is still true. She asked if the boardwalk grant is the same trail as the 250 design. As President of the North Downtown Neighborhood Association, she thanked Mr. Taliaferro for attending the Birdwood community meeting. Mr. Paul Long, 1410 Grady Avenue, said it appears that Council’s vision was crafted by upper middle class professionals. He said there are many other residents who cannot attain the lifestyle envisioned by the vision. He said we need better transit service, and we should encourage Fortune 500 companies to come to the City. Mr. David Blount, Legislative Liaison for the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, asked for input from Council on the regional legislative program. He said he will send out a draft in a month and will be back in October with priorities. He said he expects money matters to be the top priority. Mr. John Cruickshank, a resident of Earlysville, representing the Piedmont Group of the Sierra Club, noted the number of “Save McIntire Park” signs up in neighborhoods. He asked Council to change the course with the Meadowcreek Parkway. He said there is a lot of confusion and Council should vote against the permanent easement through the park. He said there are over 1,000 signatures on a petition to “Save McIntire Park,” and he suggested that Council hold a reference on the matter. Mr. Stratton Salidas, 704 Graves Street, agreed with comments made by Mr. Collins and Ms. Mooney. He said the dam is a big scam. He said there is confusion over information about the Meadowcreek Parkway and federal regulations are being ignored. Ms. Pat Napoleon, 700 Lyons Avenue, said there are “Save McIntire Park” signs everywhere. She noted that Mr. Moore’s video will be shown at City Space at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Bob Fenwick, 901 E. Jefferson Street, agreed with the comments of Mr. Steinberg. He asked Council to listen to the will of the people and save McIntire Park. Ms. Brenda Lambert, 301 Montevista Avenue, asked Council to support a resolution asking the General Assembly to pass legislation about nondiscrimination based on sexual orientation. Ms. Andre Yates, Equality Virginia, asked Council to put the nondiscrimination resolution on the September agenda. She asked people in the audience who support the resolution to stand and many stood. Mr. Helen Flemini, President of McIntire Botanical Garden, said a presentation th will be given on August 28 for the proposal for the east side of McIntire Park. She said she hopes the City will promote programs for Sundays in the Park. Mr. Rick Turner, President of the Albemarle-Charlottesville NAACP, said he attending the meeting in support of Mr. Ray Jones.