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CITY COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 20, 1982 -2- 5. PARK COMMISSION - Continued -- A.rlyn Christ - there has never been a conflict. Presently, the Jaycees are not pursuing a proposal for West Sunfish Would not want to serve on the Park Commission if he were restricted from acting as a liason or spokesman between the Jaycees and the City. -- Morgan - intention of the Commission in the past was to get a mix of members with representation from area organizations. M/S/P Morgan/Eder to appoint Nancy Hanson and Arlyn Christ as lst and 2nd Alternates respectively to the Park Advisory Committee. 6. PARK COMMISSION ANNUAL WORK PLAN Chairman Sue Dunn distributed the agenda for Park Committee reports and the Five Year Capital Improvement Program for the City parks. Lions Park - Bill Osborn presented the layout and improvements oF`tt-He park; and reviewed the proposed improvements as listed in the Five Year Improvement Program, He noted that the Com= mission is considering a horseshoe pit and volleyball area, these are not included in the five year program, but could be scheduled in if the Council deems them desirable. Fraser and Mottaz expressed support of these additional improvements. Reid Park - Al Martens presented the layout plan of the park; and revs ewe d the proposed improvements. f --Fraser - questioned how the Capital Improvement program ties in with the present LAWCON grant application. --Morgan - it is right on. Funds applied for this year will not be received before 1983. Improvements and funds are consistent. --Whittaker - did not include the ballfield work, picnic area, or the playground equipment in the application. The City Engineer estimated it would cost $19,000 to gravel the trails, designated as paved, and brush out the the trails designated unimproved; and $11,000 to pave the driveway and parking lot. This would include erosion control work. --Martens - all grading and layout should be included in the erosion control work. This should include the ballfields. --Whittaker - the City qualifies for funding to put in some active recreational facilities such as the ballfield or playground equipment. --Fraser - Council has not yet acted on'the Plaster Plan for Reid Park. Have to keep in mind that 'residents desire_a.-.minimum of development of the park, Erosioncontrolis of prime importance. --Martens - reason for pushing the sandlot ballfields is that there are no ball facilities for _kids on this side of town. Fields.in .tbwn are used mainly by adults. _ --Fraser - have the concern that by grading two fields, suitable for softball:& putting in a substantial parking lot will produce many people coming+inuand parking to play. It will not be used for what the original intention was,- quite in contrast to what the people in the area requested, l --Mottaz - recommended the Council consider approval of the Reid Park plan at the next Council meeting. This is a less active: and scaled down plan than what was approved in the 1974 Park Bond Plan, --Whittaker - need approval of the Master Plan before LAWCON funds can be applied for,