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47 increasing concerned about crime and requested that the City improve the lighting in the City parking lot on Market and 3rd St., N.E., adjacent, to Temple Beth Israel. Mr. Buck requested that staff provide Council with a report regarding the parking lot. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Towe made a motion to recommend to the General Assembly that the "Old Dominion" be selected as the new State song. Dr. Hall seconded the motion. Mrs. Gleason recommended mentioning that Council has not had the opportunity to hear the other songs submitted for consideration as a new State song. CounCil unanimously voted to support the "Old Dominion" as the new State song. On motion by Mrs. Gleason, seconded by Dr. Hall, Council voted to meet in executive session to discuss personnel matters and acquisition of property as exempted by Section 2.1-344(a)(1) and (2) of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, with Mr. Barnes abstaining. etlng was adj ourne d. erk ...... COUNCIL CHAMBER - january 4, 1988 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members preSent: Mr. Barnes, Mr. Buck, Mrs. Gleason, Dr. Hall, Mr. Towe. MINUTES On motion by Mrs. Gleason, seconded by Dr. Hall, the minutes of the December 21st meeting were unanimously approved as presented. PUBLIC Mr. Otis Lee, Route 10, Box 1876, Woodbury Road, requested that Council reconsider acquiring his properties located at 905 Monticello Avenue, 712 Elsom Street, and 345 llth Street, N.W. by eminent domain for scattered site public housing. Mr. Lee stated that he had not been approached by the City regarding purchasing the property and he did not agree with the low assessments made on the properties. Mr. Lee stated that unless the purchase price is raised significantly, he will oppose their purchase in court. Mr. Buck stated that there had been much public discussion concerning the potential pUrchase of Mr. Lee's properties and that the court process will determine the fair market value for the properties. Mr. Buck stated that in addition to providing additional public housing units, the purchase by the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority of the sites thrOughout the City would upgrade properties that have become a blight on their neighborhoods. Mr. Buck requested that City staff renegotiate with Mr. Lee to determine if improvements made to the properties by Mro Lee have increased their fair market value.