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price was $365,000. Mr. Buck questioned what the sidewalk and signal improvements would cost. Ms. Mueller stated that the improvements would cost approximately $40,000 and were included in the capital budget appropriation for the project. Responding to a question from Mr. Buck concerning the possibility of using the property mentioned on 5th Street, Ms.Mueller stated that there had been no site available on 5th Street. Ms. Mueller noted that the rear of the property on Avon Street Extended which could not be developed would form a natural barrier and would be a deterrant to vandalism. Mrs. Gleason stated that a long search had been done to find an appropriate site for the school buses and she felt the Avon Street Extended site was the most appropriate. Mrs. Gleason stated that she felt it was also important that the neighborhood had not felt as though it would be negatively impacted. Mr. Buck stated that he felt Mr. Vanderlinde had legitimate concerns about the plan, but noted that the land is zoned industrial and the use of the site for school buses would probably have less impact on the neighborhood than other uses allowed by right. Mr. Buck also stated that he felt the City would be responsive to the neighborhood,s concerns. Mr. Buck commended Ms. Mueller for working sensitively with the neighborhood and commended the neighborhood for balancing the needs of the community in their decision to support the plan. Ms. Mueller stated that the sidewalk and signal construction would begin as soon as possible, with the hope that the school buses could be moved to the location in late spring. Responding to Mr. Vanderlinde's concerns regarding the loss of on-street parking, Mr. Buck stated that the parking would be removed as a result of the signal improvements at Avon Street and Elliott Avenue and were needed regardless of the location of the school buses on the property. On motion by Mrs. Gleason, seconded by Dr. Hall, Council unanimously authorized staff to exercise the option on the Avon Street Extended property to be used to house school buses and material and equipment storage. PUBLIC HEARING: NAME FOR NEW CITY/COUNTY PARK Mrs. Gleason stated that she had been a member of the committee considering names for the park and it was the committee's unanimous recommendation that the Park be named Riverside Park as that had been the historic name for the property. Mrs. Gleason stated that the committee understood that there might be some confusion with another park in the City named Riverview and that should that name not be changed, the committee recommended that the park be named Rivanna River Park as a second choice. Mr. Gene German, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that the donors of Riverview Park have told him that they would be willing to change the name. As there was no one to speak, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Barnes questioned whether consideration had been