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14 Capital Improvements Program - General City (continued) Ron Soucy (see above) recommended the City should delay construction, suggesting a depression now exists . Joyce Launderville, 131 Wellesley Crescent, reported that she had visited the Center yesterday and was not allowed to see the building when she asked to do so . Mr. Fales advised that the Center is owned and operated by the City with contributions from the County and is open to everyone in the entire community, not just those residing in the neighborhood . He said he regretted any- one being made to feel unwelcome there and would discuss the matter with the Coordinator. Margaret Campbell, advised that she had accompanied Mrs. Launderville and confirmed her statement as to the nega- tive responses to their questions and request to see the building. David Wheaton, spoke in opposition to the motion, stating that recreation activities are noisy at meeting times and another room is needed. Diana Walter, 3651 Highland, spoke in support of the motion, stating that if plenty of money were available, she would be in favor of expansion, but budget cuts are now desirable, and those using the facility will have to continue as at present. Mr. Luca (see above) spoke in support of the motion and urged the City to attempt to get state and federal support. It was explained that the building was constructed partly through the use of a substantial federal Housing and Urban Development neighborhood facilities grant . Mildred Clute, 2303 Hopkins, suggested charitable founda- tions might be contacted and asked to make contributions to expand the building. Reminder was made that the proposed construction at the FOCC will not be funded from property tax revenue . Lawrence Lear stated he lives in the Fair Oaks area and suggested that the building was not constructed properly with adequate recreation facilities. Mr. Fales reiterated that the Center was never intended as a recreation center and as such would not have qualified for the federal funds with which it was largely built. Citizen, Country Club Drive, spoke in opposition to the motion and urged expansion of the Center, suggesting such construction would be more economical in the long run. Raoul Baca, Family Service Agency, 1824 Douglas, stated there is a need for expanded facilities in the low in- come area, and suggested they would provide better utilization of the building. -14- Budget Study 6/7/75