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Mr. Campbell presented the resolution amending the Capital Improvements Budget for the 1973-74 Fiscal Year° Ms. Mary S. Powell, 5253 Meadowood Court, representing several neighbors in her area, spoke regarding Walnut Grove Park, stating they felt this Park should be com- pleted as soon as possible, that it will benefit many people, it is a safety factor, is an outdoor learning center, and urged the Council to re-establish the $20,000.00 in the Budget for development of this Park. Ms. Brenda Mock, 5167 Northway Road, speaking on behalf of 6 or 7 residents in the area, stated that this Park would not only be used as a Neighborhood Park but also as a recreation center, a place for science classes and other groups from the school to meet, and for youth activities, and she requested the Council to re- budget $20,000.00, instead of the $10,000.00 presently budgeted, f,gr completion of Walnut Grove Park. Mayor Pearson declared that each item on the resolution would be discussed separately. The Council concurred on the expenditure of Park Dedication Funds as listed. With regard to Revenue Sharing money, Councilman Mori suggested that $20,000.00 be allocated to Walnut Grove Park instead of $10,000.00, so that this Park can be completed this year. Councilman Reid expressed concern regarding the expenditure of Revenue Sharing money on parks, stating that the following three areas need further study before allocation of the money: 1. Acquisition of land 2. Construction of Capital Improvements 3, Maintenance Councilman Reid stated these areas of concern would have a bearing on the ultimate · monies that would have to be spent on parks. He added that other projects in the City should receive consideration for Revenue Sharing money. Mayor Pearson concurred with Councilman Reid, stating that the City could get into serious maintenance problems in the next two or three years. Councilman Kinney commented that the current projects should be completed as soon as possible. Councilman Herlihy stated that further study should be done on what programs need to be completed in the next two or three years, and project how to spend the money. It was moved by Councilman Herlihy, and seconded by Mayor Pearson, that Revenue Sharing Funds be allocated as follows: Summer Youth Corps $25,000.00 Val Vista Park Development 5,000.00 Walnut Grove Park Development 20,000.00 The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Herlihy, Kinney, Mori, and Mayor Pearson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED:Councilman Reid It was moved by Councilman Herlihy, and seconded by Councilman Kinney, that $141,000.00 of Revenue Sharing Funds be allocated for Youth Sports Park. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Kinney and Mori NOES: Councilmen Herlihy, Reid, and Mayor Pearson ABSENT: None 3. 8/13/73