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218 reasonably be identified as follows: changes in the ibm of !ocaJ goverm_n_ent structure, and related alternatives. Aa~ executive session on this subject is also authorized by Section ! 5. !-945.7(d) of the Virginia Code. Council reconvened in open session and, on motion by Rev-, Edwards, seconded by Ms. Daugherty, una_njmous!y certkfied that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (i) o_nJy ¢ub!i~ business matters lawfiil!y exempted kom open meeting reo3firements by Vir~a !aw were discu.qsed ....... in the executive_ ...................... meeting to which this certification resolution applies,~ _ and_ (ii'~,_~ only such public business melters as were identified in the motion convening the executive meeting were heard~ discussed or considered by the Council_. The meeting was adjourned Preside_n! COUNC~A~ CHAn¥_iBER - Au~_ust :gl,. 1995 Council met in recta!ar session on tNs date with the foi!owina members _ri. resent: Ms. Da. ugherty, Rev~ Edwards, Ms= Slaughter, ~vkr. Toscano~ ~vkr_ Vandever. Pi_;BLiC Col. Carroll Sm_ith, Watson Avenue, a member of the 29th Veterans Division, reviewed plans for visitors from Normandy on October 6th: Col Sm~t__ stated that he hope.q the Mayor and Council ca~_ meet. with the visitors and that. the amphitheater can be used by the group. Mr. John_ Bunch, representing the Char!o~esviile-Albemarle Bicycli~ Association, presented two requests to Council: !) asked Council to pay close auention to the plans for Jefferson Park Avenue to insure that. there are plans for bike lanes; and 2) asked Council to instruct staffto inco¢orate bike lanes on West. Main Street wlaJ!e the bridge is under construction Mr. Toscano noted ~hat the City has set aside $20._000 a year for bike lanes. Mr. Satyendra Hui..a, Director of Community Development, said that the West Main Street Bridge includes bike lanes. Ms. Slaughter stated that she t~els it is time to look at the long-term needs along West Main Street, including bike lanes, parking, and bus stops, and to explore how- bike lanes could be configured. Ms. Slaughter recommended that Planning staff be directed to take a look at the issues~ Ms, Daugherty expressed agreement with Ms. Slaughter, and suggested that using extra wide sidewalks as previously mentioned by Ms. Slaughter be ex'zp, lored for bike use~ Ms. 51aaglXer recommended that alternatives be explored in conjunction with the ISTEA grant for bike lanes. Mr. Toscano stressed that any development of such bike lanes has to include West Main Street merchants and their interests. Mr. Toscano asked that Pia_n_nfng staffbring Council up to date on what is happening now, and what will be happening in the next six months. Nk. Toscano asked that staff put together a time line for options for Council to consider. Rev. Edwards stat. ed that he shares the concern about involving the merchants in the process.