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_u"i ~,. .. t2) ,. ~4~., was in favor of the street closing so that there would be a direct R~rs.F~'`'4• access for..childrenand also suggested that the parking lot be situated on the south side of the park which would al evate parking-problems -cited by residents . vepartment gave Board a time table for the development of the 29th Avenue park site. Grading and filling,-sewer and water and electrical services-in by the summer of 1975, which the money has .been appropriated. In 1976 necessary money for development, including shelter building, lay.:. apparatus, ,tennis courts would equal approximately $120,000 and. ~~S,000 is budgeted. Regarding development, two options exist: l) Erect'a'building, free skating area, field area. 2) Install hockey.. rink 'with lights, apparatus area,. parking lot and picnic .facilities. Residents indicated an interest in erecting a building first. Tt-.was .also suggested that the..possibility..of an inexpensive building be explored,-,_, McChesney asked Board "how one goes about pushing for more capital ,funding for park development beyond 1976. Dahl suggested to: `appear at the public hearing on Capital.Improvements.Program on February 20. 'It was added also that one might indicate to Council members the need for additional capital improvement monies. Vermont Park Site Department explained to the Board that no sub- stantial changes from original plans were in store for. this site and detailed'the proposals for development, Residents felt a need for a parking facility. Concern. was made by Mrs. Alvin, Weiss, 1~+9 lst Avenue S.E., as to trespassers traveling to the park through residents `yards. Dahl suggested same procedure that worked for same complaint when Hansen Park was developed. That is to wait a period_of time for habits to change and for people to learn to use park entrances. A time table was. given to Board. by Department with added comments. that- inflation is a problem~'and that the budgeted amount is no longer adequate.', In 1975 the plans call for grading, water and sewer, electrical etc. In 1976-.all other development, exluding the shelter building is scheduled. Gunderman suggested to the Vermont site ~^Psidents that they :attend the Capital Improvements hearing on February 20. Dahl added that a park does not get completely developed in one year; it is an ongoing process. Rick Daas, 361 2nd Avenue S.E., felt that the proposed shelter building should be left to the last with. other park development taking °precedence. Hansen Park Tennis Court Lighting - Gunderman made a motion to delay action on the lighting of Hansen~Park tennis courts. Dahl seconded the motion: Motion carried 6-0. Discussion on relative merits of various lighting systems followed. Tree Disease Program - The consortium fora tree removal 'provides manpower and hired in a contract through 1975, City is investigating the possibility of a and disposal. The recycling organization professionals. Presently the City is locked