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202 On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Ms. Daugherty, the $350,000 appropriation for Washington Park renovations was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. Ms. Slaughter said she feds the name of the Park needs to be addressed, and asked the Committee to recommend whether it should be called Booker T. Washington Park or Washington Park. Ms. Slaughter added that she hopes a way can be found to display the history of the park at the park. PUBLIC Mr. Gaines said he wanted to make sure the public understands that Phases I and II of the renovations at Washington Park are fully funded, and the fundraising is for Phase III. OTHER BUSINESS Ms. Richards said she is concerned that Madison House has not been recommended for funding by the U. Va. Student Council and while she realizes it is a University matter, she feels that Madison House provides an important town/gown connection, and asked that Council write a letter to the Student Council indicating the importance of Madison House to the community. Councilors agreed that a letter be xvritten to Student Council regarding funding for Madison House. Ms. Daugherty said that in conjunction with Architecture week, tours of house additions will be available to the public. Ms. Daugherty said that in conjunction with Celebrating Families Week, the City will offer free bus rides to children if they have pledged at school to turn off their televisions for the week. : Ms. Slaughter said there will be a meeting on April 21 to discuss proposed improvements to Rio Road, scheduled for the summer of 1999. Ms. Slaughter said that the Charlottesville High School orchestra is continuing to raise money for their summer trip and she hopes Council can find a way to support their endeavor. On motion by Ms. Richards, seconded by Mr. Toscano, Council voted, with Mr. Cox absent, to meet in executive session for the purpose of appointing members to various City boards or agencies, as authorized by Section 2.1-344(A)(1) of the Virginia Code; and for the purpose of considering the acquisition or use of real property for public purpose, or the disposition of publicly held property, as authorized by Section 2.1-344(A)(3) of the Virginia Code, and more specifically described as property east of the downtown mall and property on Water Street. Council reconvened in open session and, on motion by MS. Daugherty, seconded by Mr. Toscano, certified, with Mr. Cox absent, that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the executive meeting to which this certification resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the executive meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Council. RESOLUTION: APPROVING SALE OF CSX PARCEL On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Ms. Daugherty, Council unanimously approved, with Mr. Cox absent, the resolution authorizing the sate of CSX parcels A-2.1.1 and A-2.1.2 to Piedmont Building and Development Corporation.