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7 involvement of the community, reside nts of public housing, and the surrounding community. This money is not specifically for the bridge. Ms. Szakos said by taking money for this study from redevelopment funds, she is concerned about including the Martha Jefferson area, which seems to imply that some of the redevelopment housing will be put in that area. Mr. Tolbert said the line is drawn to recognize that a lot of jobs will be generated from that site, so it is an area that needs to be included as a connection. Ms. Szakos said she wants to ensure we do not take money from public housing and section A housing to di vert it to a general planning process. Ms. Galvin said if we include the Martha Jefferson area, she is concerned we are stretching our monies too thin. We could be looking at two study areas, and we should not combine them. Council suggested using a dotted line around the Martha Jefferson area. Mr. Norris said he agreed with Ms. Galvin that this land area is much bigger than he anticipated and asked if we are spreading money too thinly. Ms. Galvin said this was the area that was included in the Choice Nei ghborhood Grant, and this defines a walkable neighborhood. Mr. Tolbert said one reason staff drew the line so far south was to include First Street. Mr. Norris said he hopes we are learning from the lessons of the design competition, which is that the bridge encompasses the surrounding areas. On motion by Ms. Galvin, seconded by Ms. Szakos, the resolu tion passed, with the amended map. (Ayes: Ms. Galvin, Mr. Hu ja, Mr. Norris, Ms. Szakos; Noes: None; Absent: Ms. Smith) REPORT/RESOLUTION: PLACEMAKING, LIVABILITY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (PLACE) DESIGN TASK FORCE Mr. Tolbert presented to Council. Th e City had an Urban Design Committee, which dissolved in 2003. PLACE Design Task Force is intended to serve in a similar capacity and would advise the Planning Commission and City Council. Mr. Tolbert outlined the proposed composition of the task fo rce. This group would have been helpful in the Belmont Bridge process. Ms. Galvin said a group like this would ha ve also been helpful with the Woolen Mills pump station. This does not take the place of a neighborhood-based steering committee and is not intended to extend or add another layer of disc retionary review, but to help provide input and guidance. Mr. Hu ja said this would improve the quality of design in our community. Mr. Norris said this may ultimately help streamline some projects, creating standards everyone is clear on. Ms. Szakos said we are lucky to have two people with expertise in City planning on Council. On motion by Ms. Szakos, seconded by Mr. Norris, the resoluti on passed. (Ayes: Ms. Galvin, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Ms. Szakos; Noes: None; Absent: Ms. Smith)