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t } � Q Commissioner Weintraub inquired if the Police Youth Club had looked into using a school facility which has been closed by the district. Mr. Dowling indicated that the P.Y.C. has been established in the com- munity at the same location for 20 years and to move the facility or any portion of their activities to another area would be a disservice to the community. Mr. Spillers felt it would be detrimental to have the P.Y.C. programs spread all over the City as the programs are run by volunteers and they survive on donations from the community. Commissioner Pound inquired how many more children would be served at the P.Y.C. with the proposed expansion. Mr. Dowling felt that the attendance would probably double. Commissioner Anderson indicated that there is no question to the ser- vices the expansion would provide, but inquired if the expansion would be used to its fullest in 5 or 6 years. Mr. Spillers did not speculate as to what would happen in years to come, but indicated the need for the expansion is now. Commissioner lJeintraub voiced her concern that the park areas serve the whole community and not the youth alone. Mr. Dowling indicated that the P.Y.C. serves a variety of community groups by lending out their facilities for meetings, parties, etc. Mr. Weeks indicated that Mr. Dowling has been an important part of coordinating activities with the Department: he attends the staff ineetings, and has provided his facility for some of the Department's special interest programs. Chairman Schlesinger inquired about the effects on the park property where the proposed expansion is planned. Mr. Weeks indiCated the area is confined. The present P.Y.C. building, the swimming pool , and:the 49er fence confines the area on three sides. The side to the north is open to the existing play area and to the fence on Kiwanis Field. There is some picnicing that takes place in the area. Overall it is somewhat inaccessible so is not used to its fullest potential . Commissioner Pound inguired if the Commission needs to approve the plans. Mr. Weeks indicated that the Commission would not necessarily have to approve the building plans; however, they should take some action rela- tive to the expansion proposal . Commissioner Hayes ' questioned the actual benefits to the community on the proposed expansion. Mr. Weeks indicated that most any additional recreation facility in the City will benefit the community. The ques- tion is where and how. MOTION: Co�nissioner Knecht moved to approve tfie plans as submitted by the Police Youth Club represen- tatives. The motion failed due to the lack of a second. -2-