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<br /> Mr. David Holton, 1043 Locust Avenue, read a letter from Virginia Germino who
<br />opposed the Parkway and said it is an ill-conceived remedy for Park Street.
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<br /> Mr. John McCutcheon, 1025 Locust Avenue, said traffic calming has helped and
<br />if he thought the Meadowcreek Parkway could- make as dramatica .change as the Rio
<br />Road dosing did on Park Street he would support it, but he feels that the Parkway is not a
<br />solution, but a surrender.
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<br /> Ms. Colette Brown, 522 Bolling Avenue, a design professional, said other
<br />solutions should be identified and Route 29 should be modified so it is more pleasant to
<br />drive on.
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<br /> Mr. Steve Majewski, 1613-B Amherst St., spoke against the Parkway, but said it
<br />is possible a two-lane compromise could work coupled with other traffic calming.
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<br /> Mr. Colin Rolph, a member of the Downtown Property Owners' Council, said that
<br />the Parkway from Route 29 to the 250 Bypass is important for economic development
<br />and wilt reduce congestion on Rome 29, Rio Road and Park Street.
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<br /> Ms. Sony Fox, Rio Road, said lights are needed to help residents get om of their
<br />driveways. Ms. Fox agreed with Mr. Fife's suggestion to buy more parkland. Ms. Fox
<br />said that instead of a road, a system of parks and trails should be made into the city.
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<br /> Ms. Gail Bentley, a public relations professional working with LAMP, said she
<br />will be submitting more letters and a list of people who attended the meeting but were not
<br />able to speak because of the late hour. Ms. Bentley said that Council has a compromise
<br />with Rieley's four-lane plan, but said a two-lane road does not solve any problems.
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<br /> Mr. Bob Hauser, Albemarle County resident, said the City should not take
<br />economic vitality for granted and proactive thoughts are needed. Mr. Hauser supported
<br />the Parkway and said if access is not provided to businesses in the City, these businesses
<br />will relocate.
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<br /> Mr. Bryan Bryzinski, t 505 Greenleaf Road, opposed the Parkway. Mr. Bryzinski
<br />said VDOT had no information on pollution that the road will create.
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<br /> Mr. Kevin Lynch, 609 Locust A venue, said alt have.agreed with the need to
<br />protect neighborhoods, increase transportation options, and preserve and add parkland.
<br />Mr. Lynch said traffic calming needs to be provided' to Park Street, and Hydraulic Road
<br />should be improved by providing more mm lanes.
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<br /> Mr. Mary Hunter, a downtown business person, agreed with comments made by
<br />Mr. Collins, Mr. Per~ and Mr. McCutcheon. Ms. Hunter said no alternatives have been
<br />offered and said public transportation can work.
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<br /> Mr, Daniel Hine, Concord Drive, said that he lives only three blocks from the 250
<br />Bypass, but with trees as a buffer he does not hear the traffic. Mr. Hine suggested that
<br />trees be added along the Parkway to reduce pollution and noise. Mr. Hine said he feels
<br />the Parkway should be built and other tong-term solutions can then be explored. Mr.
<br />Hines suggested that Council defer a vote and have a mass community meeting. Mr.
<br />Hine said he thinks public transportation should be made more appealing.
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<br />As there were no further speakers, the public hearing was closed.
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<br />CONSENT AGENDA
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<br /> On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Ms. Richards, the following consent
<br />agenda was approved, by the following vote, with Ms. Richards abstaining from approval
<br />of the minutes of June 7. Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Ms. Daugherty, Ms. Richards,
<br />Mr. Toscano. Noes: None.
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<br />a. Minutes of May 3, 10, 14 and June 7
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