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193 Ms. Judith Mueller, Director of Public Works, stated that cleaning of Ridge Street was being scheduled for 4:00 a.m. which would allow the street to be cleaned before cars are parked in the area. On motion by Dr. Gunter, seconded by Mrs. Gleason, Council unanimously voted to meet in executive session to discuss personnel matters and pending litigation as exempted by Section 2.1-344(a)(1) and (6) of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. ing was adjourned. ~ Presiden~ Cle~ NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Wednesday March 5, 1986 AT 7:30 p.m. IN THE Basement Conference Room. THE PROPOSED AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS: Work session on City Manager's FY 86-87 Budget BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR BY Jeanne Cox (signed) BASEMENT CONFERENCE ROOM - March 5, 1986 Council met in special session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Barnes, Mr. Buck, Mrs. Gleason, Dr. Gunter, Dr. Hall. Ms. Linda Peacock, Budget Analyst, stated that an assessment of the condition of the City's capital plant had begun this year which used City employees who had been trained and field tested. Ms. Peacock stated that streets, street signs, sidewalks, parks and school grounds had been assessed and next year other areas would be assessed. Mr. Phil Schaenman, President of Tri-Data, a consulting firm which conducted the assessment, summarized the results of the assessment. Mr. S chaenman stated that the areas that had been assessed were generally in very good condition, though some problem areas included street name signs and parks. Mr. Schaenman stated that the information on the condition of the capital plant could be used by the City to set budget priorities, to assess the effectiveness of services, and to help effect the City's bond rating. Mr. Schaenman added that the City's buildings were scheduled to be assessed in the upcoming year. Mr. Hendrix stated that some issues which had been discovered in the assessment of the City's capital plant, such as the existence of weeks in sidewalks and streets, were not able to be adequately funded in the proposed budget. Mr. Buck recommended educating the public so' that they might take the responsibility for cutting weeds, etc. which are next to their property. Dr. Gunter stated that she felt it would be helpful to promote awareness of weeds and trash around the University's rental areas. Mr. Buck also recommended that general City employees be educated so that they could spot potential problems and report back to the City.