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August 6, 1979 Park Board The Park Board considered the alternatives for the disposition of the Billick house, which has been condemned. Mrs. Billick has apparently moved into her new house. There was some discussion about the possibilities of having the house torn down, as there was good timber which could be used. However, because of the expense involved, this would not be done unless the City got a bid from somebody for material . Mr. Shaughnessy moved to recommend to the Council that a volunteer fire department be contacted to burn it down for experience. There would then be no expense for the Park Board. Mr. Scherer seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion declared passed. Mr. Zelinka inquired as to the situation with Mr. Royston Stanley in Sunset Oaks and the tot lot equipment. This has apparently been received, and in July Mr. Stanley had picked up the directions on how to put it together. Mr. Zelinka requested that a report on the situation as it stands now, an estimate of expenses, and pictures of the equipment be available for the next Council meeting. He suggested the Police Department be asked to either take the pictures of the equipment or to loan the camera to a member of the Park Board. Mrs. Liljedahl indicated that there is a brochure with illustrations of the equipment in the office. The Clerk is requested to leave the brochure or folder with the materials that Mr. Stanley is using for the tot lot in the Council chambers for the next Council meeting. Mr. Shaughnessy noted that the Park Board needed maps of the parks. Mr. Zelinka said he would talk to the engineer about maps of the parks. It was felt that some- thing on the order of the maps that were made up for the 5-year plan would be help- ful , and that each member should be provided with a copy. Mrs. Liljedahl passed around copies of the police reports, which should be received each month. Also available were the comparison sheets of estimated and actual expenses for the Park Board budget. Mr. Scherer had some questions on the expendi- tures for utilities, telephone, shop parts, etc. , and there was some discussion on this. The Board felt that in the coming year they would like these expenses broken down more. Mr. Crouse explained some questions on park fund investments in answer to some questions raised. Mr. Scherer moved that the Park Board set a special meeting in August just for budget planning. This was set for 7 p.m. , Monday, August 20. Mr. Shaughnessy seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion declared passed. The Clerk is requested to send a reminder to Park Board members , and to notify Mr. Zelinka. Don Volk and Marilyn are both requested to attend. The Park Board requested that they get a read out of when members ' terms expire. Mr. Crouse had been contacted by someone who wished to volunteer, and there was some question as to whether there would be a position open. Mrs. Liljedahl noted that a letter of appreciation had been sent to Mr. Smith and Mr. Johnboys from LAWCON who had made the site visit. There was further discussion on the grant situation. The initial feedback is in September or October. If they feel there are some minor changes then there is another chance to review it and make the changes and then the actual grants are awarded in January or February so construction can start in the spring. Mr. Scherer felt that if for any reason the grant is turned down, he would recommend that the building be gone ahead with this year, as next year they would be taking the same chances, but it would cost 20-25 percent more. If the grant did come through in 2 to 3 years, it may not even cover that increase in construction costs. Mr. Crouse indicated that grants stay relatively stable and do not increase as much as costs. However, they would not grant a building that had already been started. Mr. Shaughnessy moved to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Cheesebrough. All were in favor. Motion declared passed.