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(2) Salem Covenant Site - The Board was informed that the Salem Covenant Church has begun the development of the proposed casual park on the city-owned property adjacent to the church. Weissman asked about what facilities would be included in this development. It was explained that at the present time only a ball diamond would be developed but future development included an additional ball diamond, a picnic area, trails and. possibly a horseshoe area on the city-owned property. It was added that the church plans to develop a tot-lot on the chureh- owned property in the area. The Board was informed of the Department's recent talks with the United Theological Seminary staff about gaining additional park land through a permanent easement for parks on Seminary property. Weissman asked about this location and was concerned about what facilities would be at this site. The Board was informed that it was the intention of the talks to gain information about the possibility of permanent easements on the Seminary property and that it was the intention to have minimal development in this area. Motion by Gunderman and seconded by Dahl to have the Department further examine the possibility of gaining a permanent easement on Seminary property for park use. Motion carries: 5 - 0. Tax Forfeiture Property - The Board was informed of three parcels in the City that have become available through tax forfeiture. The Board recommended that the Department further examine the property located on Foss Road. The Board could see no possible gain that could be realized from the property located on Old Highway 8 and recommends that there be no further consideration of this property. Smith and Cook asked if legal descriptions of the property on Foss Road and Long Lake could be obtained. M.R.P.A. Fall Conference - Tkle Department explained to the Board about the 197 M.R.P.A. Fall Conference in relationship to the Board and Commissions Section Meetings and the General Business Meeting. All Board members were urged to attend this Conference. Gold Medal Awards.- The Department presented to the Chairman and the Board the plaques received from the Sports Foundation, Inc. Gunderman spoke for the Board in congratulating the Department and recognizing the efforts that are put forth during this competition. l~underman asked to be placed on the Council's agenda for the November 26 meeting to present the plaques to the Council. Capital Im~provementse ``'he Board reviewed the administration's report to the Council considering t're Capital Improvements Plan 1975-79. The Board was informed that this was the final draft to be .presented to the Council and a Public Hearing date for Capital Improvements would be set by the Council for early next spring. Gunderman asked about the changes in dates of projects and deletions of projects concerning Parks and Recreation. The Board