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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
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The April 13 , 1987 meeting of the Parks and Recreation
Committee was called to order by its Chairman , Councilman James
Barcome , at 5 : 00 p .m. in the Council informal meeting room.
Persons in attendance included : Councilmen Serge, Braboy,
Beck , Puzzello , Zakrzewski , Barcome , Paszek, and Voorde ; James
Seitz, Bob Niezgodski , members of the news media , and Kathleen
Cekanski-Farrand .
Councilman Barcome noted that the purpose of the meeting was
to review Bill No . 22-87 which would appropriate $290,000.00 from
the non-reverting Fredrickson Park Property Fund to Account 399 ,
Contractual Services . Mr . Seitz noted that the ordinance would
allow the continued progress on the Fredrickson Park. A total of
$290,000.00 would be available . $150, 000.00 has been received ,
and $140,000.00 would be received later .
Mr . Seitz noted that a deadline of 1990 must be met for the
completion of the park pursuant to the Fredrickson will
Mr . Seitz also noted that a total of 14. 2 acres would be
utilized in developing the park. Several Councilmen (including
Councilman Barcome) questioned the need for a fence around the
perimeter of the park varying viewpoints were voiced on this
topic . It was also noted that approximately $70, 000-$80, 000 was
projected from the sale of the Fredrickson home which was
included in the total of $290, 000.00.
Councilman Barcome voiced strong concern over the amount of
money needed to maintain the park. Councilman Puzzello voiced
concern over security of the park and also expressed support of a
fence around its perimeter . Councilman Braboy noted that she had
mixed feelings with regard to the park.
Following further discussion by the Committee , Councilman
Serge made a motion , seconded by Councilman Beck, that Bill No.
22-87 go to Council favorably . The motion passed unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the
Committee , the meeting was adjourned at 5 : 10 p .m.
Respectfully submitted ,
Councilman James Barcome , Chairman
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