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444 Mr. Lofy, Recreation Director, reported the Parks and Recreation Commission met April 9 and 16, 1984, to review requests from the individual youth leagues on ball field improvements and alterations. Mr. Lofy said he further met with school district representatives and the leagues individually prior to consulting with the city staff on the feasibility and costs of the proposed projects. Mr. Lofy said the Commission and he recommend the approval of allo- cating $27,000 from the Park Development Tax Fund to cover the costs of the proposed improvements. City Manager Elliott reported that in his opinion the City should charge labor costs to the Park Development Tax Fund rather than have the City's salary account absorb that cost. Mr. Elliott stated that if the City did not use the Park Funds, they would be lost. Mr. Lofy reported on several memorandums covering the subject of the Park Development Tax Fund, with regard to whether funds had to actually be spent or simply committed. Mr. Lofy reported the funds have been previously committed by Council action and the Commission does not feel that labor should be charged to these funds. Discussion followed with regard to gaining the greatest benefit from the money available. Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to delete labor costs from the Park Development Tax Fund expenditures. Unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS reements City Engineer/D. Burnett Councilwoman Garcia stated she had requested discussion on this item because she would like to know how much the City will be paying for consulting services and also, for how long a period is this Agreement. City Manager Elliott reported this agreement will be temporary for the interim period of hiring a permanent Community Services Director, and that the agreement can be terminated by either party. Mr. Elliott said the fee would be about $59.00 per hour and that Mr. Burnett will charge for actual work done and will be on call as needed. Councilwoman Garcia asked how the decision was made to employ Mr. Burnett. City Manager Elliott said just on the fact that he is a former em- ployee of the City and has been used in the past. Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to approve the Agreement with Neste, Brudin & Stone Incorporated. Unanimous vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Reche Canyon Park Mrs. Gerry Farris, Reche Canyon Road resident, addressed the Council with regard to the recent action of denial by the Recreation and Parks Commission for a park in their area. Mrs. Farris said the proposed area for the park, although only two acreas in size, is perfect in their opinion. Mrs. Farris stated the area is directly across from the Hitching Post, from where it can be looked after. Mrs. Farris said their desire is to obtain an equestrain area, as well as a park. Mrs. Farris said the Commission denied the site for the park because it was felt that parcel was too small and they would like to look at a larger parcel. Mrs. Farris asked that the city take a second look at the existing parcel.. MAY 1 �