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163 Mayor Tarver did not believe that Council should approve lights in existing parks around - neighborhoods. He appreciated the reasons that the sports groups need lighted fields and felt that the groups must develop other alternatives. It was moved by Mayor Tarver, and seconded by Ms. Dennis, to remove existing community parks from further consideration for lighted sport fields. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Dennis, Mohr, Pico, Scribner and Mayor Tarver NOES: None CO) ABSENT: None CO ABSTAIN: None Ms. Bengtson stated the School District has maximized the use of their fields. The District is unable to extend the use of its fields because the fields could not sustain it. There has been discussions with the District regarding the use of the Middle School fields. She then described the conditions the existing fields are in throughout the seasons of a year and the expense of maintaining heavily used fields. In response to Council's comments and questions, Ms. Bengtson thought that an appropriate size for a park with lighted playing fields, with one or more soccer fields, would be approximately 10 acres. If the City wished to purchase land for a new park, the in-lieu fees would need to increase 100%. The estimated cost to develop two full size lighted soccer fields would be approximately $80-$100,000 per acre. Ms. Bengtson felt that the City will need more than two lighted fields. Dennis Powers, 3164 Joanne Circle, suggested that a Task Force should meet and brainstorm on potential field sites and funding. Mayor Tarver agreed with Mr. Powers' suggestion and added that a Councilmember and Park and Recreation Commission members should be included in the discussions. Mayor Tarvet and Ms. Dennis volunteered to serve as the representatives from Council. 07/20/93 7