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(2) bonding indebtedness limits. He further stated three alternativeso l.) with the School District 2.) with surrounding villages and cities and 3i) with private enterprises and added that perhaps there could be more, especially with special interest .groups such as Lake Region. Gunderman felt that the City of New Brighton, even if it wanted to, does not have enough money to build an arena alone. .Lake Region asked if it were possible to work the arena into the 5-year plan. Gunde"rman stated that ~.t would be up to the Council and not the Park Board and that monies available already have priorities. Dahl added that many of the projects that the Park Board has in the .Capital Improvements Budget are for relatively fewer dollars and feels there is nothing to trade off for the amount of expenditure for an ice arena, perhaps a feasibility study. Smith discussed the merits ~f various types of bonding programs. He stated we must be realistic about what an arena will do in New Brighton and that zt must be more than a hockey facility ... such as a civic center. Dick Keister, representing Lake Region Hockey from New Brighton, expressed his group's interest in an ice arena in the City. He explained to the Board that the group would like to see a continuing plan which would probably involve a feasibility study. Gunderman expressed that a need exists for those most directly concerned to become involved or there is no chance for action. Suggestions from Sullivan, Weissman and Dahl concluded that a committee must be formed to work year-round with all alternatives and possible fundings, including joint action with other municipalities or school districts. 29th Street and Vermont Preliminary Concept Approval - Gunderman stated that the purpose was to come up wi h tenative plans that the Park Board can take to the citizens next month as their final suggesti~. Park Board reviewed the park schematics for both sites Residents representing the 29th Street site offered their suggestions and criti- cisms of the tenative plan. A primary concern was the loss of trees. It was requested that the Department investigate the street vacation of 29th Street N.W. and making the site one park instead of two separate pieces of land. Motion by Smith for closing 29th Street N.W., if that is what the area residents desire. Seconded by Dahl. Motion carries> Ll- - ayes, 0 - nayes. Gunderman commented that it was vitally important that the area residents of the 29th Street site decide whether or not to keep the debated-upon trees. Dick Ginkel asked that long-range needs be considered in the final drafting of the plans. Dahl brought up the fact that the hard-court area at the Vermont site was deleted on the park schematics and was originally requested by the area residents. It was felt that the plan should be redesigned to scale and to include the hard-court area, if space permitted. Gunder- man added that the proposed funding does dictate planning for this site.