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Parks and Recreation (continued) <br /> It was pointed out that when the $15,600 alloca- <br /> tion for the quarterly newsletter was eliminated <br /> earlier, that the recreation schedule was elimi- <br /> nated also, since it was part of the newsletter. <br /> MOTION: Councilman Leipzig moved, seconded by <br /> Councilman Barrett, that $5,280 be allocated to <br /> cover cost of the Recreation Schedule preparation <br /> and mailing. <br /> Lou Byrne (see above) suggested an insert with <br /> the Schedule asking those who wish to receive the <br /> Schedule in the future to so indicate and that in <br /> the future the Schedules could be sent only to <br /> those who desire to have it. <br /> Discussion followed concerning the cost of sorting <br /> the insertions and working out the mailings and <br /> the difficulties presented with regard to sending <br /> the schedule to newcomers. <br /> The motion carried on the following roll call vote : <br /> Ayes : Barrett, Henderson, Leipzig, Norris, <br /> Williams and Mayor Weymouth <br /> Noes : Rhodes <br /> City ' s Financial Support of Adult Sports Programs <br /> City Manager Fales summarized the subject program, <br /> observing that if the financial support were dis- <br /> continued and the cost for supervision, field main- <br /> tenance, and utilities absorbed by the adult teams, <br /> a saving of $7,400 for softball and $2,300 for <br /> basketball would be realized. Mr. Fales advised <br /> that adult teams presently pay entry fees . <br /> MOTION : Councilman Henderson moved, seconded by <br /> Councilman Leipzig, to eliminate financial support <br /> of adult sports programs at a total saving of <br /> $9,700. <br /> Discussion followed and Council, staff and citizens <br /> commented concerning the fees already paid by adults <br /> and what they cover; whether any hardship could be <br /> anticipated; and whether the City should support <br /> certain sports activities of some adult citizens, <br /> when it contributes nothing to those who prefer <br /> other activities . <br /> The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. <br /> Summer Playground Program <br /> City Manager Fales summarized the subject program, <br /> advising that discontinuing the program would have <br /> the following impact and effect : <br /> -7- <br /> Budget <br /> Study <br /> 6/7/75 <br />