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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />JANUARY 22, 1997 <br />Bill Sanders indicated that Round Lake is a strong <br />natural asset for the City, and the designation of open <br />space along the lake will help preserve it. <br />Christensen felt there was not much more acquisition <br />that the City needed to accomplish, and felt the use of <br />Park Acquisition Funds to acquire Round Lake properties <br />was acceptable. Johnson and Ables agreed. <br />The Director pointed out that the Commission discussed <br />the possibility of opening the Park Acquisition Fund up <br />to doing development versus strictly acquisition. The <br />Director recalled that the Council was not receptive to <br />that suggestion. <br />Morelan noted that the Council identified some major <br />acquisitions which are likely to occur in the future. <br />Those include acquisition of the McNamara property, <br />completion of the City's trail system, and the <br />possibility of properties abutting Round Lake. It was <br />the Council's feeling that the Fund should not depleted <br />for development projects given these acquisition needs. <br />Fahey again indicated that if there is a special need, <br />he would like the City to be creative and pursue that <br />need. <br />Ables pointed out that using the Fund to acquire Round <br />Lake properties would leave a$150,000 balance. <br />DiFranco asked if the Park Acquisition Fund could be <br />used for the construction of a small community center. <br />DiFranco pointed out that the City has no community <br />center building. While school property is currently <br />being used, the School District could withdraw the use <br />of their facilities. <br />Fahey pointed out that there are approximately 15 years <br />left on the City's lease of gymnasium facilities at <br />Little Canada Elementary School. <br />DiFranco suggested that ten years from now it may make <br />sense to construct a community center in Little Canada. <br />Fahey stated that he was skeptical of the need for a <br />community center given the size of Little Canada. He <br />would also have to look at whether or not community <br />centers in other cities have been successful. Fahey <br />pointed out that the lower level of the old fire <br />station can be used for community center space. <br />3 <br />