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(2) As the size of the proposed site is limited, this is the maximum development that can occur. It is projected that site:wiil~be com- pleted in 1975 and final development in 1976. Mr. House indicated that this proposal was exactly what he and his fellow residents were looking for- and was very pleased with the presentation.. Bond Issue Gunderman stated that he felt it was time to begin looking at a major development effort with the Park and Recreation system. He felt that it was imperative to take stock of where the park system was and where it is intended to go. Such an appraisal should include both upgrading existing facilities and developing amenities.. He suggested that the_Qnly way to effectively accomplish this kind of development was through a pond issue and that the Capital Improvements process was too slow for park purposes, He indicated a desire. to meet informally with the Council to discuss this concept and that this meeting take place as soon as possible, as he envisioned an eight-month time table. Weissman commented that he felt that the Board was at a stand-still and agreed that a bond issue was necessary to complete the Board's original committment. Dahl stated that she felt it was an opportunity to get some things done and to get the community involved. She further suggested that before developing a proposal, that citizen input should be obtained either through area meetings or a questionnaire, It was reported that the Department is developing a questionnaire which caa.ld be oriented to this objective. Dahl and Cook were appointed to work with the Department to develop this survey form and that the Council be requested to meet with the Board informally prior to the Council's regular meeting of January 22nd. The meeting is to take place at 7:00 p.m. Department Report 1. The Board was notified that Les Hagemeyer has submitted his resignation and that it will be considered by the Council on January 22nd. 2. Charles H. Corlett, the Department's newest employee, was introduced to the Board. 3. The Board was notified that the Director would be in California the first week in February. The Board decided to hold its regular February meeting on the 13th at 8000 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 9007 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robert M. Wicklund, Director NOTE: Copies of the proposed 197- - 1979 Capital Improvements Budge t may be checked out of the Manager's office.