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Park Board February 1, 1982 Page Two where was some discussion of the LAWCON Grant and where this money is to be .s ed. Mr. Schumacher reported that there will be approximately $60 ,000 . 00 additional Federal Funds . This should give the City approximately $200 ,000 . 00 to spend on the development of Country Lake Park. There was discussion on the use of these funds and how they must be accounted for. Mr. Johnson questioned the installation of tennis courts as Sunrise Park- it would appear they had been left out of the C . I . P. The general consensus of the Park Board was to put the tennis courts for Sunrise Park in the 1985 pro- posed construction at an estimated cost of $30 ,000 . 00 . Mrs . Arntzen moved to approve the C . I .P as amended. Seconded by Mr. Flannery. Motion carried Mr. Schumacher discussed the Community Development Block Grant Funds reporting that he has a meeting scheduled to discuss with Lexington Planning Commission on the possible purchase of Lovell School to be used by several different agencies . Mr. Schumacher said a fundable program must be decided upon or the money would have to be returned. Mr. SChumacher reported that he had proposed to construct a meeting room for Senior Citizens adjacent to City Hall but had not met with too much cooperation at this point in time . Mrs . LeBlond moved to recommend to the Council that Mr. Schumacher be authorized ,_�o make application for the construction of a building for Senior Citizens . econded by Mr. Flannery. Motion carried with Mr. Arntzen voting , No. Mr. Flannery will provide some information for discussion of horse trails . This matter to be placed on the March Agenda. Mr. Flannery had to leave at this point in the meeting. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS Mrs . LeBlond said she had received a call from the JC ' s stating that they had received some money from the sale of Christmas Wreaths and they would like to spend the money on something for Sunrise Park. She had suggested that they contact Mr. Johnson. There was a suggestion of picnic tables and/or benches for the shelters . This matter is to be on the March agenda for discussion. Mr. Johnson asked that members bring some ideas . VICE-CHAIMAN Mayor Benson explained his ideas for the Chairman and Vice-Chaiman of the var- ,ous Boards . He felt the Chairman' s position should only be for one year and ze Vice-Chairman would automatically become Chairman the next year. Mrs . LeBlond was nominated for Vice-Chairman. The voting was unanimous . There was a question on the operation of the warming house - the one at Sunrise and at City Hall . Mr. Volk explained the hours and how they were operated.