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13 We, the undersigned, are very interested in seeing that the field area remain as is for the use of the residents in the South Pleasanton area, and suggest that it be purchased by the city, and maintained as a city park." Mr. Joe Fischer, 611 Windmill Lane, stated the residents want a permanent long term solution. Ms. Judith Barr asked if the School Board could sell the land to another individual who could then break the lease with the City. The City Attorney advised that if anyone bought the land they would have to honor the lease that the City has. Ms. Joanne Brunet, Monaco Drive, asked if there was any provision to buy out the lease. The City Attorney advise No. Mr. Joe Quatt, Monaco Drive, stated the School Board does not always do what they say; can this matter be controlled. Mr. Roger Manning, Land Planning Consultant, stated the Park and Recre- ation Commission discussed the City buying this land, and moving other park projects down on the priority list. He stated the School District has just completed a study on surplus sites and projected needs over the next few years. Once this has been reviewed, the School District will be able to bet- ter determine their next course of action. Mayor Mercer stated the City wants the area preserved as a park; he felt the City should continue the 66 lease with the School District for the property. Councilmember Brandes stated there is a great need for athletic and recre- ational lands. He stated the lease was entered into in good faith and he felt it should be honored. Councilmember Wilson stated he disagrees with enforcing the lease; the school district has money problems and he felt the City should buy the land, even though the lease is still good for 46 years - land values will go up ev- ery year. Councilmember Mohr stated she shares the concern of the residents; she wants to save the park land. The key is for the School District and City Council to see how they can resolve the issue of generating funds for schools but the City not overpaying for the park land. She suggested the school site may be needed later for a school. She stated that this could possibly be a use for Proposition 4 excess funds in 1988. Councilmember Butler stated it would be a shame to lose a fully developed sports field. He stated he would rather pay for developed park land than un- developed park land, if a choice has to be made. It was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and sconded by Councilmember But- ler, that the City continue to enforce its lease on the upper 7.2 acre field area of Pleasanton School site on First Street and to work to preserve the 3.3 acre front parcel, if possible. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Butler, Mohr, Wilson, and Mayor Mercer 18 - 4-7-87