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MINUTES Planning Commission April 14, 1988 Blesener described the proposed lay -out for the Council Chambers. There is consideration in making the Chambers large enough to accommo- date community use. The Council is going to determine the average attendance at senior citizen meetings to determine whether or not it will be feasible to provide for use by seniors. Blesener further described the proposed lay -out of offices as well as space provided for the Recreation Department. DeLonais asked where the financing for the addition would come from. Blesener replied that the City's General Fund is very healthy and it may be possible to finance the cost of the addition from the General Fund. Blesener also pointed out park purchases that the City is negotiating for and the City's position with regard to its Park Land Acquisition Fund. Blesener also reported that the Recreation Association has indicated that they will donate $200,000 toward the purchase of park land in the Centerville Road area. The City has also received about $300,000 in donations from the Little Canada Bingo Hall towards the purchase of park land. DeLonais asked if bingo would continue to be as popular if a State lottery is passed. Blesener thought it would. Costas asked the status of the City's purchase of park land in Centerville Road area. Blesener replied that the City has signed an option agreement with Dave Frattalone, the Fasciana family and Quality Blacktop for the acquisition of these properties. There is a good commitment on the part of Mrs. Bibeau to enter into an agreement with the City and rumors that the Butler property will be available as well. The City will try to acquire the property and then will develop a lay -out for the development of the land. Blesener was not sure if 25, 30, or 35 acres would be acquired. Blesener estimated that the land purchase would be finalized by the summer and then development planning would begin. DeLonais felt that the park should be developed to benefit Little Canada residents and not for the purpose of running ball tournaments for non- residents. Blesener felt the first commitment would be to provide adequate space for youth ballteams in the City. Costa asked the status of the Capitol View property. Blesener explained that the City offered the School District $400,000 for the purchase of Spooner Park. The School District has countered with $470,000 plus the rezoning of Capitol View to B -3. The City is Page 14