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~rganization has requested thatthe Commission on Constitutional Revision recommend to the ~irginia General Assembly amendments to section 168 and 169 of the Constitnti~n of Vizgi~ia, providing for special assessments for farm land. A program similar ~o that outlined hy the Fal~n Bureau Federation could serve as a solution to the farm problem existing in the Churchl~nd area. [Our ~eig~ori~gc~ties of Chesapeake and Virginia B~ach already are following a like policyl. It is suggested that all parcels of farm land in excess of 10 acres, and now being ~armed, irmmediately be rezoned as "agricultural land'*, and that the owner be taxed under a farm use assessment. In order to quality for the farm use assessment, the following conditions might be im-~-~e.'~ 1. The land would have to have been farmed for tee pre~ious two years. 2. Bach oarcel should be 10 or more acres in size. 5. The l~nd must be actively famed for a profit during the years~the farm use assessment applies. This rezoning of the farm land as agricultural and taxing it on the basis of US~a would permit a more orderly and planned release of this land to quality development. Motion of Mr. ~astes that the Council receive the information, review it and make such study as is necessary to resolve their request, was adopted, without dissenting vote. 68-443 - The following letter from R. A. Craig, Cliairman, Citizens Advisory Committee, was read: "At the December 2nd meeting of the Citizens Advisory Comm~ttee~' the dangerous matter ofbicycles being ridden without properlights and/or other equipment after dark ~as discussed. It was felt that this matter could and should be remedied by the proper enforcement of existing codes and ordinances. It is not only a dangerous offense for the rider of the bicycle, in most cases young people, but also operators of motor vehicles who must be on guard in order to avoid injury or serious accidents. It is hoped that some remedial action can be taken in order to make our city a safer place in which to live." Motion of Mr. Holley that the existing laws governfing t~e operation of bicycles be enforced, was adopted, without dissenting vote. 68-444 - The following letter from the Director of Planning was read: "At its regular monthly meeting on December I0, 1968, the City Planning Commission resolved to recommend vacation of a public utilities easement which appears on the lot at the southwest corner of Deep ~Meek Boulevard and Hlliott Avenue; also known as Lot 114, Plate 5, Highland ~iltmore. Counsel advised the Commission that an exact description of this particular wartime easement is impossibl and the City Attorney will develop an appropriate ordinance if your view coincides with that of this Commissio] Motion of Mr. Bastes ~o refer to the City Attorney was adopted, without dissenting,v~e. 68-445 - The following letter from Willie G. Presnell was read: "I, along with several neighbors, request permission to speak to the Council on next meeting. In hopes that you will grant us this permission." Motion of Mr. Eastes to refer to:~l~t~'M~.~e~ for, bave~tig~t~on and report hack, was adopted, without dissenting vote. 68-446 - Motion of Mr. King to refer to the City Attorney the matter of enforcing rules for lighting and licensing of bicycles, and to enlist the help of the Sc5ools in this educational effort, was adopted, with- out dissenting vote. mn motion adjourned. APPROVED - City Clerk