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45 <br /> <br /> Mr. Baughan Roemer, 11 Altamont Circle and President of the North Downtown <br />Residents Association, said that Jefferson National Bank will request a demolition permit for <br />buildings on the downtown mall at the next meeting of the Board of Architectural Review, <br />and NDRA is concerned about the impact of this on downtown. Mr. Roemer recommended <br />that a comprehensive study of the historic nature of the block be done and that the process be <br />slowed down to allow the public a role. Mr. Roemer said that NDRA would like to know <br />future uses and viability of the site. <br /> <br /> Mr. Michael Webber, Westview Road, asked that a final use plan for a recreation <br />facility be developed for the landfill. Mr. Webber said that opponents of the landfill have no <br />option but to go ahead with a lawsuit, and expressed concern that Rivanna Solid Waste <br />Authority employees will not discuss the matter. Mr. Webber said that no attempts have <br />been made to determine the extent of problems with well contamination, and current <br />monitoring is insufficient. <br /> <br /> Mr. O'Connell said he will provide a report to Council on the allegations made <br />regarding the landfill. <br /> <br />Mr. Cox said it seems short sighted to blast at the landfill without a site plan. <br /> <br />ORDINANCE: AMENDING LAND PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY <br />LOCATED NEAR PEN PARK <br /> <br /> Mr. Clyde Gouldman, City Attorney, explained that in December of 1996 a six-month <br />option was approved for property located near Pen Park, during which time a feasibility and <br />environmental study was to occur. The proposed purchasers have requested that the <br />agreement be extended for another year, The following benchmarks were recommended to <br />be worked on during the year: 1) stormwater detention study and resolution; 2) review <br />process for development to be developed with City and County; 3) negotiate with County to <br />incorporate road improvements into County's 6-year road plan; 4) negotiations with adjacent <br />property owners for cooperative acquisition; 5) rough schematic alternative will be <br />developed; 6) discussions will be held with HUD to explore possibility of Section 8 transfer <br />of 10 units to other locations. <br /> <br /> Mr. Toscano said that the proposed development could have a great positive impact, <br />and made a motion to approve the ordinance. Ms. Slaughter seconded the motion. <br /> <br /> Ms. Richards concurred that the project is an important one for the City and will add <br />middle income housing. <br /> <br /> Responding to a question from Ms. Richards, Mr. Satyendra Huja, Director of <br />Community Development, said that environmental concerns have been reviewed, but other <br />areas, including stormwater detention, have not been discussed. <br /> <br /> The ordinance amending the land purchase agreement for property located near Pen <br />Park was offered and carded over to the next meeting for consideration. <br /> <br />CONSENT AGENDA <br /> <br /> Mr. Toscano noted that the advance to MACAA for the Youth Works program has <br />occurred for a number of years due to differences in budget cycles. <br /> <br />Ms. Richards amended the minutes of June 16th. <br /> <br /> Ms. Richards requested more information on the Youth Works Program, including the <br />number of youth working and qualified, number of jobs available, number of slots being filled, <br />number of counselors, and ratio of youth to counselors. <br /> <br />Ms. Slaughter abstained from approval of the minutes of June 16th. <br /> <br /> <br />