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-Z- Richard Kaiser, Jaycees President, requested that communications remain open between the Commission and Jaycees relative to Ardan Park development. White Oak Home- Director Anderson reviewed the White Oak Home- owners Assoc, owners Association Project as described in the Project Commission packets. Director Anderson expressed concerns for possible problems with the future development of Random Park, city liability, current holding pond usage, and state, county and city requirements were also concerns of staff. Mr. Foster explained that the Association is required to obtain city approval of the project before the Rice Creek Watershed District will even consider the project. After discussion of the proposal as reviewed in the Commission packets, the Commission raised several questions. 1. What is the City's liahility?, 2. Will the water table raise in the area around Random Park?, 3. Are tliere alternative methods?, 4. Has a topography st-•dv been done?, 5. Can the process be spread out �. `ime?, 6. How long will the draining last?, 7. Haoe there been any pre- cidents?, 8. Has there been a soil test completed':, 9. Will an environmental impact statement be needed?, 10. What is the best time to do this project?, 11. Has the city a title on Random Park?, 12. What is the reaction of the surrounding homeowners? and 13. Are there alternative dumping sites? After long discussion it was agreed that additional information is necessary. The Commission espressed � concern for the project dumping at Random Park but � was receptive to the Silver View Park dumping site. . Motion was made by Commissioner Kuluvar to table the issue until further research and information . can be formulated on the Random Park title, Environ- ��, mental Impact Report, nature of the sediment, its ' size and type, the imgact on the storm sewer system and furthes study into the Silver View dumping site. . The motion was seconded by Commissioner Fedor. The . motion passed unanimously. 5 Ayes 0 Nays City Budget Director Anderson reviewed the city budget reflec- ting on the Recreation Activity Fund, Recreation Fund, Forestry Fund, General Fund and Parks and Playground Fund. . Silver View Director Anderson reported that the Silver View Phase LAWCON Grant One Development Project is presently ranked N7 out of 46 applicants. The exact amount of monies available will be known in about 3 weeks, but it appears that the � project has an excellent chance of being funded.