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125 will include a recognition to the architect and plaque for the building. Mr. Tolbert asked Councilors to provide any suggestions they may have to the BAiL Mr. Cox commend the BAR for the proposal, adding that he thinks it is a good investment. Mr. Tolbert said that the Planning Commission also wants to recognize non- lfistoric, but good projects as well. ~P~RT: CITY MANAOER - STRATEGIC ISSUES Mr. O'Connelt said he wants to start a discussion with Council about the general direction, and perhaps time frame for major decisions that will he coming up in the near future. _Mr. O'Connell said he has put together a listing of strategic issues to help outline the agenda for the coming years, and is looking for direction from Council for staff, and for Council's priorities. Mr. O'Connell suggested that these issues be discussed at work sessions as well as during the annual retreat. Strategic issues listed by Mr. O'ConnelI include: Council Retreat; Council Priorities; "World Class Cities" Benchmarking project; "Blue Ribbon Commission," Citizen Survey, Corridor Study; Comprehensive Plan; Quality Community Council; Commission On Children and Families; Economic Development Issues; Special Projects; Transportation Plan; Water Supply Alternatives; Three Party Agreement, Long Range Financial Plan; Capital Project Management; and World Class City. Mr. O'Connell said that most of these issues will require money and staffwill be tooldng at a 5-I0 year financing plan. Mr. O'Connell said staffwill be studying the advisability of having a biennial budget. In addition to the issues listed above, Mr. O'Connell added the following issues: 10 year capital improvement plan, transit development plan, technology innovations plan, and the issue of whether Council wants to he a "virtual" Council Mr. Toscano suggested that Council earmark the second Mondays of each month for work sessions leading up to the retreat. Mr. Toscano said he thinks benchmarking is the ovemrching issue for the retreat. Mr. Toscano said he think that prioritizing is really critical, especially in light of what he thinks are going to be incredible demands coming out of the Comprehensive Plan and what the long-term financial picture will allow us to do. Mr. Toscano said he thinks Council should be a "virtual" Council. Ms. Richards expressed concern about how all the studies and plans will be integrated, and said a strategy for doing this could be developed in a work session or at the retreat. Mr. Lynch noted that most of the studies will be completed by the fall, and said he feels it is incumbent on Council to see that they.are acted upon. Mr. Lynch~ said that improving the quality of life in Charlottesville is his primary mission. Mr. Cox said he would like to know where his priorities 'are compared with other Councilors, and suggested this be discussed at a work session or one on one with other Councilors. Mr. Cox said some thing should be integrated into the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Cox suggested that staffpresent Council with a process for prioritizing. Mr. Cox said he does not think it should be assumed that Council's priorities mirror the community's priorities. Mr. Caravati said he feels the list of strategies issues is daunting. Mr. Caravati said he will discuss a process for addressing the matter with Mr. O'Connell. Mr. Lynch said that expanding greenspace, especially the Rivanna Trails, alternative transportation, traffic calming, and community policing are priorities for him. Mr. Cox questioned how expanding greenspace would be discussed, and asked whether quantities or locations should first be identified.