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2) DEDICATED PARK FUND BALANCE 8/31/87 $119, 902. 54 OLD BUSINESS: A. Chairman Ray Johnson requested at the last Park Board meeting the price that the Pratcher land sold for. The land sold for $75, 000. The Board thought this was a pretty good buy. B . Police Letter: The letter dated September 21, 1987 written to the Chief of Police, Dean Cambell regarding the opening of parks was discussed. The Park Board was concerned that the police officers aren' t doing their job . Don Volk suggested back-up systems, such as finding a resident near the parks and giving them a key to open up the park, if the park is not opened. Chairman Ray Johnson would like a letter written to Chief Campbell expressing the Park Boards thanks for his letter, but would like a little more effort on the oficers part to get our parks open ! The Park Board would like a response to this matter. NEW BUSINESS: Don Volk discussed the proposed budget for 1988 with the Park Board members. The Park Board members were concerned about funding of capital improvements. Don Volk discussed comments made by the City Council at Budget hearings. 1) Council felt that maybe the Park Board should look at amending City Code on Park Dedication as to make developers more responsible for the development of parks . Chairman Ray Johnson was in favor of looking at a amendment and suggested the city research this again. 2) It may be appropriate to develop and distribute a parks needs questionare to see whether an improvement bond should be considered. Continued New Business: Sandbur days were a success '. ! Circle Lex Lions are considering upgrading the electrical system at Sunrise Park with the profits from Sandbur days. Chairman Ray Johnson mentioned about the Circle Lex Lions may be interested in constructing a 5th ballfield at Sunrise Park. Don Volk suggested that City Planner, John Miller attend a future Park Board meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9: 30 p.m.