Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SUNDAY, March 22, 1992 TAG: 9203220228
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: D6 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: JOEL TURNER MUNICIPAL WRITER
DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
Charles Price says City Council should appoint one of its members to serve as a liaison with the commission so council can be better informed on planning issues.
Price thinks he also should have regular meetings with City Manager Bob Herbert to discuss planning issues.
In a letter on council's agenda for Monday's meeting, Price said the Planning Commission be a catalyst for council and city administrators on development issues where policy direction is needed.
"The Planning Commission should continue to assume primary responsibility for developing plans and ordinances necessary to guide future growth," Price said.
Communication also could be improved if council representatives attended the commission's annual retreat, he said.
In its annual report to council, the commission said it has developed a solid-waste management plan, a housing plan and operatingguidelines for a trash-transfer station in the past year.
Also Monday, council will consider a resolution asking the Roanoke Valley's legislators to help ensure that the Commonwealth Games remain in the valley.
The 1990 and 1991 games were held in the valley and the 1992 games also will be held here. But the state has made no decision on where the 1993 games will be held.
Herbert said the games pump $4.5 million a year into the economy of the valley and nearby localities where part of the competition is held. Up to 6,000 athletes are expected to participate.
On another matter, the city manager will recommend that the city apply for $756,000 in federal funds for a new housing program designed to help first-time home buyers and those who need help to rehabilitate their property.
by CNB