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COUNCIL CHAMBER - November 2, 1998 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Ms. Daugherty, Ms. Richards, Mr. Toscano. RECOGNITIONS/AWARDS Rev. Mark Beliles announced the 5th annual Governor Jefferson's Thanksgiving Festival to be held on November 13, 14, and 15. Ms. Mary Pat Kloenne, representing the Tourism Council, announced the Charlottesville Tradition scheduled for December 4, 5, and 6 in the downtown area, to include the grand illumination of lights along the downtown mall, the Santa House, Tradition on Ice and many other events. Ms. Daugherty announced that the Department of Recreation and Leisure Services has been presented the Best New Program award by the Virginia Recreation and park Society for its Community Unity Quilt Program The award recognizes innovation and creativity in programming, effectiveness in address community needs, efficiency in the use of resources, and overall excellence. PUBLIC Mr. Brent Nelson, 214 South Street, referring to the Meadowcreek Parkway, said that it is not a good idea to throw good money after bad and the Parkway will degrade the park and will bring a large volume of traffic to City neighborhoods. Mr. Nelson asked what happens ifVDOT refuses to fund a redesigned road and how would payback of Charlottesville funds happen (would it be required in one fiscal year). Mr. Nelson said that it is his understanding that the money would be credited for other City projects. Mr. Nelson suggested that Council address these issues at a transportation work session. Ms. Mary MacNeil, 710 Ridge Street, said that there is a fundamental conflict in Phase II of the Meadowcreek Parkway, with the road being designated as a primary road and the banning of trucks and low speed. Ms. MacNeil said that she understands that all phases of the road would have to be designated as primary roads. Ms. MacNeit said that Council needs to address these questions at a work session and state their position on the primary road status issue. Mr. Richard Collins, 108 Wilson Court, a member of STA2VlP and Rivanna Trails Foundation, said that he feels Mclntire park should be primarily a park, that Council wants a Park and a road, and VDOT wants a road and no park. Mr. Collins said he thinks it is short-sited not to consider a no-build option. Mr. Collins said that he thinks it is impossible that VDOT's position on repayment would be upheld by the Transportation Board. Mr. Paul Grady, a resident of Crozet, suggested that the City lower 7th Street so that it will not have to be closed for Fridays After Five, and that a large building be built across from City Hall to house a Lewis and Clark Museum. PRESENTATION: COMPUTERS 4 KIDS Ms. Richards, founding member of Computers 4 Kids, said that the program is based on the concept of equality opportunity of access to computers for all children. Mr. At Samuels, volunteer director of Computers 4 Kids, said that students with computers at home are more likely to learn. The program accepts tax-deductible donations from businesses and individuals of computers that are refurbished by volunteers and given to students. The students attend classes prior to receiving the computers. Mr. Samuels said that volunteers and donations of computers are needed.