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{3) was informed that a committee of the staff had. worked out the order of the projects after considering all Board and Commission reports, staff recommendations and the project revenues for the next five years. The review of the plan included a comparison of the Board's recommen- dations and the-final plan. Dahl raised a question about the proposed Long Lake study and plan being moved to 1978. It was explained that this change from the Board's recommendation resulted from a review of the City's agreement with Mr. Hipp as to the date of the City taking possession of the Long. .Lake site. The Board indicated further concern that the planning for the Long Lake site should begin before 1979 so that when the property is turned over to the City, the develop- meat can begin. Gunderman asked about the status of this project in relationship to the Ramsey County Open Space Plan for the area. The Department stated that the Capital Improvements timetable would change if the County became a factor and that the plan would be reviewed in its entirety before the 1976-80 Capital Improvements Program was proposed. Smith asked about the Board's recommendation for tennis courts in the Totem Pole/Foss Road area. The Board was informed that the tennis courts; had not been entered because the location of the tax forfeiture property and that at this location it was determined to be less-than-desirable for this proposal. Smith stated that 'this was the only location in the area that would be a~railable in the area for tennis courts and again asked that property be examined farther for these purpose.. The Board asked about the Vermont Park site and the 15th Street site and whay the new figures varied from the original. It was explained that the new Figures reflected the City Engineer's estimates of the cost for these two projects. Dahl asked about the Board's recommendation to lighting areas in the parks for recreational use and about the lighting of the Hansen Park road for safety purposes. It was explained that the current operating budget and the lighting for skating and hockey purposes would achieve the lighting of recreational areas in the parks. It was further explained that the Department has explored the possibility of utilizing the City's current street lighting program to pxoduce a method of gaining lighting for the purpose of safety. The Department has met with Mr. Frank Graham, representative of Northern States Power Company, concerning the City's street lighting program and has found that this method of lighting could be achieved at 'considerable savings to the City. The Board was informed that the project titled "Hard Surface Area at Hansen Park" could include lighting also. Gunderman asked about the lighted facilities at Irondale High School and where this project fit into the Department's plans since it was not included in the Capital Improveffients Program. It was explained that this project has been included in the Department's Capital Outlay section of the 1975 .~ operating budget, Gunderman asked what the City's responsibilities would be at this site. It was explained that the items included in the Capital Outlay Budget were constructed ofo 1 - softball diamond, inclusive of player benches, backstop and an ag-lime infield. Gunderman