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176 Ms. Daughexty said it has been suggested that Council send a letter to the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors addressing some of the concerns and asked Mr: Tos~anf} to re~ the proposed letter, Mr. Toscano said that the letter to the Board addresses concerns brought up at the July t work session and emphasizes: imerest in revisiting the CATS Plan; interest in acquiring additional parkland noah of Melbourne Road; the need for a technical consultant, and the option of the City and County together hiring a consultant; restricting VDOT from installing ceil tow~rs along the Parkway; and asking how the County portion of the road will integrate at Melbourne Road. Mr. Carawati asked ifthe City wilt move forward with the consultant for the road- if the County does not agree to participate, and Ms. Daugherty said she assumes so: Mr~ Caravati asked how the City will formally negotiate with the County on the issues-in the tetter~ and Ms. Daugherty said that the Council and Boardcoutd hold a joint work session onthe isSUe ora regional network of roads and staff from the City and County could talk about the other issues. Ms. Richards said that afterthe letter is sent to the County and a response is received, staff could suggest ways to move forwarc[ Ms. Richards said that the issue of the regiona~ network of roads could be taken up by the MPO after a joint work session is Responding to a question from Mr. Caravati, Ms. Richards said that the TIP (Transportation Improvement-Program), which is really a funding document of the MPO, while the CATS is a planning document, is due to VDOT by September I. Ms. Richards said she is particularly interested in the parkland addition, not just replacing land taken, but expanding the parktfind and hav~g a linear park. Ms. Daugherty said she prefers language that makes the parkland addition broader than~a linear park. Mr. Caravati said he agrees that more parkland is important, but feels that the regional network of roads is the most important issue. Mr. Carm, afi said he cannot see that happening at the MPO level and suggested~that a negotiating team move that issue forward. I/n-. Cox said that he thinks that by action just taken- by Council we have written our future, approving a road designed with four lanes, which undermines everything on the Iist. Mr. Cox said the letter functions as a wish list, but has no,rings attached. Mr. Cox said Council has given away the future-ofthe park. Mr. Cox said his silence is in part ~tion-at not being able to educate or change even the minds on Council. Mr. Cox said Council is making a drastic mistake and it is a sad legacy to leave. Mr. Cox said he hopes that the action taken can still be changed in the future. Ms. Daugherty said that the majority of Counc~ believe this is a positive move forward. Ms. Richards made a motion to approve the letter to the Albemarle ~my Board of Supervisors, Mr. Toscano seconded the motion, and it was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Ms. Daugherty, Ms. Richards, Mr. Toscano. Noes: None. Charles Martin Chair, Albenmrle County Board of Supervisors 40t Mclntire Road Charlottes~lte, Va. 22902 Dear Charles: