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171 Mr. Caravati said the sooner we know the cost estimates the sooner a decision can be made. Ms. Richards said there witl'be some budgetary relief in reducing the road m two lanes which should be available for some of the amenities, and Mr. Rietey agreed. Mr. Lynch asked if the proposal will adequately deal with water runoff to the east, and Mr. Rieley said that the proposed detention pond will detain water coming from the west and said it will be more than adequate. Mr. Caravati said it is his intention to make VDOT "tow the line" regarding the road's design. The letter that was approved and sent to VDOT in 1999 was reviewed. Mr. Cox recommended sharpening the language about VDOT approving Mr. Rieley's design, but Mr. Pdeley said that while some mechanism that refers to his report would be good, he would be leery of stipulating exact design elements as his plan is more of a concept. Mr. Caravati said he has communicated orally with VDOT about the design and he will do it in writing as well. Mr. Cox expressed concern that at least ten feet of asphalt will be added for two bike lanes, Mr. Rieley said that serious bikers do not want to be relegated to recreational bike lanes, and said that the bike lanes would also provide the option of getting cars off the road if accidents occur. Mr. Rieley said the bike lanes could be made out of a different type of pavement, Mr. Lynch said he is not sure the proposed detention pond mitigates the actual runoff. Mr. Rieley said the pond will detail water to the pre-construction level and will actually improve the current water quality of Meadow Creek.. Mr. Cox said the City should demand more with the design ofthe take. Ms. Richards asked Mr. Cox if he will support the road if the pond is improved, and Mr. Cox said he would be getting closer. Council agreed that Mr. Rieley will suggest appropriate language regarding the pond. Council reaffirmed that cell towers will not be allowed along the roadway. Regarding restricting trucks, Mr. Cox asked how trucks are defined, and Mr. Clyde Gouldman, City Attorney, said that the City defines trucks as any tmck with more than two ax!es~ Responding to a question from Mr. Cox, Mr. Gouldman said that the ordinance does not delineate between commercial and non-commercial trucks, and recommended that Council deal with size restrictions. Mr. Cox said that if this parkway is the only road built in the foreseeable future, he thinks any trucks with a sign should be excluded. Mr. Gouldman said he does not think the City has enabling legislation to limit its restriction solely to commercial trucks. Mr. Lynch asked if the ordinance could be expanded to include panel tracks.