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� . �` � � Discussion ensued as to the desirability of the Commission devoting more time to the review of the Master Plan. Mr. Weeks suggested that if the Commission wished to study the document further their efforts could best be spent concentrating their review on the policy areas dealing with policies, ordinances, legislation, and implementation. It was pointed out that the Master Plan was a long range program and would be implemented a step at a time depending upon available funds and circumstances. The motian carried unanimously by a voice vote. Mr. Weeks indicated that a few minor corrections would be made and the final document would 'be prepared for the City Council probably in late September or early October. � The Commission thanked Mr. Cyprien for his presentation and congratulated him on an excellent report and plan. AGENDA ITEM 3 - Discussion of Committees Commissioner Schlesinger suggested that a committee should be established to deal with topics concerning the Senior Citizens Center. Mr. Weeks reminded the Commission that there was already a Senior Citizens Comnittee established and that a member of the Commission served on that Comnittee. He further stated that the Corrmittee has just about completed their work and that the architectural consultant's report is in its final draft. He stated that it was anticipated, due to the complexity of the project, that a joint Council-Commission-Comnittee meeting would be held, probably in October, to allow the consultant to make a single presentation and to allow the three bodies to deal with the matter concurrently. Mr. Weeks further indicated that there is a possibility, although slight, that the Senior Center`Project migh� qualify for Public Works Act Funds. He stated that the City staff would be having extensive discussion with the City Manager in the next few weeks concerning this new program and he would keep the Comnission posted as to what develops. Mr. Weeks indicated that Commissioner Rollins had expressed concern over his position on the Open Space Committee in that he very likely might be involved in a conflict af interest situation. After some discussion the Commission decided that it has a strong desire to retain Commissioner Rollin's expertise on the Open Space Comnittee and suggested that should a conflict of interest occur Commissioner Rollins could abstain from par- ticipating in any action on the matter. It was agreed that the Committees should proceed with their discussions concerning future objectives. AGENDA ITEM 4 - Review of Joint Comnission-Council Meeting As a follow-up to the joint meeting, Commissioners discussed their reac- tions to the Council 's cortments. The Council 's current position on the Park Dedication and Assessment Fee Ordinance was mentioned and a lengthy discussion ensued. Mr. Weeks reviewed for the Comnission the current - 4 -