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187 Ms. Slaughter recommended that language be added that ways to addressed concerns on South Street are being studied. Ms. Slaughter stated that inventories of the properties in what would be an expanded Ridge Street historic designation need to be conducted in order to have a rationale for such designation. Ms. Slaughter stated that she will draft language and provide it to the Planning Commission. Rev. Edwards recommended that the language drafted by Ms. Slaughter also be given to the affected neighborhoods. Rev. Edwards stated that he thinks the Comprehensive Plan review process should begin and end with a joint Planning Commission/Council work session so that people's thoughts are better shared. Ms. Slaughter stated that she would support removing the reference to a median on Fontaine Avenue, including a reference to sidewalks, and replacing the original language. Ms. Daugherty noted that Council's rationale in removing the language was partly due to the fact that the matter has not been discussed with the University or Albemarle County, and Mr. Toscano added that no other priority roads have Similar qualifications in the Plan. It was the consensus of Council to support a two-lane boulevard with bike and pedestrian improvements on Fontaine Avenue. It was agreed that the public safety section would include reference to the downtown mall, Corner area, and West Main Street. Ms. Daugherty stated that she would like to know more about the Metropolitan Planning Organization's role in road projects. Ms. Slaughter stated that she would support Council appointing ad hoc cornnfittees for specific road projects rather than an ongoing committee. It was agreed that Ms. Daugherty would draft language adding that ad hoc committees should be appointed as necessary for road projects by the Planning Commission, in concurrence with the Council. Ms. Daugherty stated that she understands the interest by CDBG neighborhoods to encourage minority business persons, but would prefer to encourage minority businesses all over town and not limit the loans to only the CDBG neighborhoods. It was agreed that the first reading of the ordinance adopting the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Plan would be scheduled for July 3rd. PRESENTATION: PUBLIC WORKS - CO-COLLECTION PROGRAM Ms. Judith Mueller, Director 0fPublic Works, stated that $522,000 has been saved in the recycling program since going to the co-collection program, and an additional $320,000 in savings is anticipated. ORDINANCE: REDUCING PRICE OF ANNUAL TRASH STICKER Ms. Mueller stated that Public Works employees have recommended that the price of the annual trash sticker be reduced to $35.00 whiCh will further improve their effiCiency. Ms. Muetler asked CounCil, if:they S~iPP0rt the :~hange, to approve the ordinance in reading one so that the change can bemade Prior to the new' fiscal year when the annual stickers go on sale. Ms. Daugherty asked if an annual sticker is available to those businesses receiving 6-day ¢ ~ueek~trash~s ~ervice, and Ms. Mueller repligdyh, at~ no .stic,.ker is available, but one could be p/o(~,ld~d' i~, ;~sted :~ ~ .......