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300 WHEREAS, Virginia and its local governments have a tong history of fiscal conservatism, and a strong interest in maintaining strong bond ratings, which will be unaffected by the flexibility offered by amendments #3 and #4; and WHEREAS, the options provided by these two amendments are strictly optional and not mandatory or binding upon local governments; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, supports the adoption by the voters of questions #3 to amend Section 2, Article VII, and #4 to amend Section 10, Article VII of the Constitution of Virginia, which questions will appear on the November 3, 1998 ballot. ORDINANCE: APPROVING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ON WATER STREET Mr. Satyendra Huja, Director of Strategic Planning, explained that the City has the opportunity to purchase the property for $325,000, and to encourage pro-active mixed-use development on the block, the majority of which is currently owned by the Citv. Mr. Huja presented a model that was created showing possible massing on the site. Mr. Toscano cautioned that the model used by Mr. Huja is not Council's master plan, is likely too massive for the site, and should not be used to convey what should be built on the site to potential developers. On motion by Ms. Richards, seconded by Mr. Caravati, the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 207 SOUTH FIRST STREET (City Tax Map 28-71) FROM RAE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION" was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. Mr. Cox said he will abstain from voting on the ordinance because his architecture firm has a contract with the developer who is involved in the sale. PUBLIC There were no matters by the public. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Cox said he thinks Council should have some discussion about including a no-build option (of the Meadowcreek Parkway) in the contract with the landscape architect for Mclntire Park. Mr. Cox said he thinks including this will provide Council with a better set of tools, and proposed that it be put on an upcoming agenda for discussion. Ms. Daugherty said the issue could be put on an upcoming agenda. Mr. Caravati said he would support such a discussion prior to Christmas and wants to see opportunities for the park if the road is not buik. Mr. Toscano said he would like to make clear what Council's position is about public comment in such a discussion. Mr. Cox said he would welcome public discussion on this and he thinks Council needs to encourage that discussion. Mr. Cox said he would favor calling it a public hearing. Ms. Daugherty said she is not in favor of amending the contract with the landscape architect. Ms. Richards said that what Council passed when approving the CATS plan was to design the Parkway to minimize its impact on the park, in conjunction with the master plan, and she assumes the architect was hired to carry this out, and unless Council wants to change its mind about the Parkway, the process in place is trying to address this.