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Turing to the Council for comment Gavin Ferlic recognized Henry Davis first. Henry voiced a number of <br />concerns. He said it was difficult to assign priorities when there was no cost for any items on the list. He <br />also felt the City should commit money to projects up front, thinking this disclosure would help spur <br />private partnerships. Finally because the bond proceeds were to fall short of what needs to be done, <br />other sources of funds like TIF and grants should be explored for park needs. <br />Dr. Fred Ferlic's comments took a "job well done" tone as he congratulated the Park Department for <br />their master plan which included significant public input in its formulation. He added that we should <br />continue to promote the idea of public /private partnerships. <br />Tim Scott expressed appreciation for all the public interest and involvement. More specifically, Tim <br />continued to promote Pinhook Park as a destination park. He mentioned Fremont Park's potential as a <br />youth park and noted Riverside Park has none of the usual amenities leaving it all but totally <br />undeveloped. Another idea he pushed was the planting of wildflowers in parks to reduce mowing costs <br />and enhance the beauty of the parks. <br />Derek Dieter emphasized that the Council wants to incorporate citizen priorities into the Park <br />Department priorities. He also felt Fremont Park ought to be developed. <br />Gavin Ferlic thanked the public for coming out, He thought simple investments in the parks like tables, <br />grills, benches and rest rooms were important amenities that would greatly improve the parks. <br />At the point Gavin called upon Phil St. Clair for comment. Phil said every effort was made to hear and <br />incorporate citizen input into the 5 year plan. <br />Phil said the first priority for him was to address deferred maintenance items first. He then added he <br />would try to incorporate Council priorities into the action plan. <br />Gavin adjourned the meeting at 7:12 P.M. <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br />Gavin Ferlic, Chairperson <br />Community Investment Committee <br />v� <br />Dr. Fred Ferlic, Chairperson <br />PARC Committee <br />