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REC,VLAR SSSSIqP � :Page 2. PARR AND R&CRSATION CQlMISSIdV September 26, 2974 �� 1975 Hudget The f3rst item on the agenda was the 1975 � Park and Recreatfon eudget. Chairmui Haumgartner called on the Disector of Paika end Recrealton to present the amended budget reqveat. � The Director progressed through the entfre budget--re-exarmining and justifying each phase of his request. Be explained ahere the z�ecent cuts rere made and why. A discussion pn¢aed. A motion ras naade bg Com�fastwrer Haake as a final secoumendation to the City Counci2 to appmve tde amended budget total3ng 586,909 ldces not include the 58,500 for Laltesidel. Co�issioner Coplin seconded and the motton passed ananimously. Park Priorities MASTSR PLA9 The Dirertor of Pazks and Recreation aaa called opon to discuss park priorities-bond issue-mester plan. Bryant began by co�entfng that he had just recenUy reviewed criteria for Federal and State funding and the grea[ atgnificance placed on a Master PZan by the NeLropolitan Counci2 rhen consider3ng candtdatee for grmta. Thezefore. based on his rev#ew. he suggealed that the Park�and Recreatiom Comission table tLe wrk for a bond issue until a five year Baster Plar. could be camPleted. 6e £ell.�that the pre2iminary wrk for a bond tssue ehould include an updated lfaster Plan, rh3ch wuld � point to an eventual bond iasue. The Director auggested that insiead of a professional planning agency doing the �vork that the Park arid Recreation Co�isston a+d t6e D3rector of Parks uid Recreatton co�apile a Xaster Plaa. Be suggested using the 1970 Braver Study and the 1974 Midweat Planntng - City Comprehenaive Plan to aid tham. The Director cont3nued by handing out a rcrk- aheet to Comnisstoners that esaentia2ly aould resu2t in a perk prtor3Cy liat for acqutattion and develop■ent. Be noted'that tAia �rozk- sheeL rould be tAe ftrst of asny unti2 the Plan vas enrpleted and reques[ed that it be c�pleted by the October rsgulsr wseting. � ;� ��y �r�, �